Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. José Menéndez
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/19/2024

Number of Bills: 164

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (142):
HB 32 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/22/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the punishment for and certain other consequences of committing the offense of prostitution.

HB 33 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.

HB 34 Author: Menéndez | Anchia | Geren | Walle
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.

HB 35 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes.

HB 36 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for and certain civil consequences of damaging property with graffiti.

HB 37 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to ensuring the continuation of certain public benefits, including medical assistance, for individuals after release from confinement in a county jail.

HB 38 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the penalty for an offense involving motor vehicle airbags.

HB 39 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/30/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to extending a local behavioral health intervention pilot project.

HB 40 Author: Menéndez | Alvarado
Last Action: 04/18/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing, footwear, and certain other items.

HB 41 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 02/26/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.

HB 42 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 02/04/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of gambling and keeping a gambling place.

HB 43 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 02/04/2013 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the affordable assisted living facility program.

HB 243 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a community center that provides mental health or mental retardation services to sell certain real property of the center.

HB 244 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 03/04/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring photo identification for credit card purchases.

HB 245 Author: Menéndez | Frullo
Last Action: 04/24/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of emergency room physicians and certain certified emergency medical services professionals to hold a person believed to have a mental illness; establishing mental health crisis intervention certification for certain emergency medical services personnel.

HB 336 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 03/04/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of a wireless communication device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.

HB 461 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/30/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain peace officers employed by a law enforcement agency.

HB 489 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to rights and responsibilities of persons with disabilities, including with respect to the use of service animals that provide assistance to those persons; providing penalties.

HB 896 Author: Menéndez | Guillen | Hilderbran | Larson | Darby
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to allowable transfers to the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission of proceeds from the taxes on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.

HB 1217 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.

HB 1348 Author: Menéndez | Anderson
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority.

HB 1927 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/11/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees.

HB 2387 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/07/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority.

HB 2388 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the application of certain contracting laws to a defense base development authority.

HB 2389 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Caption: Relating to exempting certain qualifying projects from the public and private facilities and infrastructure contracting requirements.

HB 2390 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities by taxable entities in the aerospace industry.

HB 2391 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat.

HB 2392 Author: Menéndez | Moody
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the mental health program for veterans.

HB 3063 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to defense base development authorities.

HB 3064 Author: Menéndez | Moody
Sponsor: Campbell
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of certain veterans.

HB 3065 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/10/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the payment of state funds by the secretary of state directly to an entity conducting a primary election under contract.

HB 3066 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the qualification of an area inside a base defense authority as an enterprise zone.

HB 3067 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of an administrative authority for a defense economic readjustment zone.

HB 3068 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to debit card or stored value card surcharges.

HB 3541 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the sale and distribution of certain alcoholic beverages.

HB 3542 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/18/2013 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to appraisal review boards; providing penalties.

HB 3543 Author: Menéndez | Moody
Last Action: 04/25/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission.

HB 3544 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to higher education for veterans and their families.

HB 3545 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/25/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans.

HB 3879 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to certain groundwater withdrawals allowed by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.

HCR 127 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/24/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the gaming industry in Texas.

HCR 129 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua C. Michael of Converse.

HCR 130 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of United States Navy Seaman Benjamin D. Rast.

HCR 131 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert Mitchell Wilson of Arlington.

HCR 132 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Genaro Bedoy of Amarillo.

HCR 133 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Major Nathan W. Anderson of Amarillo.

HCR 134 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Clayton R. Beauchamp of Weatherford.

HCR 135 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Nicholas P. Bellard of El Paso.

HCR 136 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Robert John Billings of Amarillo.

HCR 137 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Scott H. Burgess of Franklin.

HCR 138 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant John P. Castro of Andrews.

HCR 139 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal John F. Farias of New Braunfels.

HCR 140 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Bradley J. Gaudet of Gladewater.

HCR 141 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Mark R. Goyet of Sinton.

HCR 142 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Alex Hernandez III of Round Rock.

HCR 143 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Josue Ibarra of Midland.

HCR 144 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Adam Huckstep-La Porte of Round Rock.

HCR 145 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Tanner S. Higgins of Yantis.

HCR 146 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Kurt W. Kern of McAllen.

HCR 147 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private Andrew M. Krippner of Garland.

HCR 148 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Roberto Loeza of El Paso.

HCR 149 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Mecolus C. McDaniel of Fort Hood.

HCR 150 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Enrique Mondragon of The Colony.

HCR 151 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant James M. Darrough of Austin.

HCR 152 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Captain Nathan J. Nylander of Hockley.

HCR 153 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel David E. Cabrera of Abilene.

HCR 154 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua D. Powell of Quitman.

HCR 155 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Charles L. Price III of Milam.

HCR 156 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Joel A. Ramirez of Waxahachie.

HCR 157 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thalia S. Ramirez of San Antonio.

HCR 158 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Clovis T. Ray of San Antonio.

HCR 159 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Paul A. Rivera of Round Rock.

HCR 160 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Rodolfo Rodriguez, Jr., of Pharr.

HCR 161 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Benjamin W. Schmidt of San Antonio.

HCR 162 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Jeremy D. Smith of Arlington.

HCR 163 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Benjamin A. Stevenson of Canyon Lake.

HCR 164 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Steven L. Talamantez of Laredo.

HCR 165 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Robert F. Welch III of Denton.

HCR 166 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Wade D. Wilson of Normangee.

HCR 167 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Andres Zermeno of San Antonio.

HCR 168 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Estevan Altamirano of Edcouch.

HCR 169 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army First Sergeant Russell R. Bell of Tyler.

HCR 170 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Jeremie S. Border of Mesquite.

HCR 171 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist Second Class Milton W. Brown of Dallas.

HCR 172 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Charles J. Wren of Beeville.

HCR 173 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army First Lieutenant Dustin D. Vincent of Mesquite.

HCR 174 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Jorge Luis Velasquez of Houston.

HCR 175 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Houston M. Taylor of Hurst.

HCR 176 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Riley G. Stephens of Tolar.

HCR 177 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Riley S. Spaulding of Sheridan.

HCR 178 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Glenn M. Sewell of Live Oak.

HCR 179 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Philip C. S. Schiller of The Colony.

HCR 180 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Michael C. Roberts of Watauga.

HCR 181 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Corporal Juan Pantoja Navarro of Austin.

HCR 182 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Anthony M. Nunn of Burnet.

HCR 183 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Cody R. Norris of Houston.

HCR 184 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Nelson D. Trent of Austin.

HCR 185 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jose L. Montenegro, Jr., of Houston.

HCR 186 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Jacob Molina of Houston.

HCR 187 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer Stephen Matthew Mills of Fort Worth.

HCR 188 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Kashif M. Memon of Houston.

HCR 189 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Brian K. Lundy of Austin.

HCR 190 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Joseph D. Logan of Willis.

HCR 191 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Payton A. Jones of Marble Falls.

HCR 192 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant John E. Hansen of Austin.

HCR 193 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Joseph H. Fankhauser of Mason.

HCR 194 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Krystal M. Fitts of Houston.

HCR 195 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Jesse W. Dietrich of Venus.

HCR 196 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class David A. Drake of Lumberton.

HCR 199 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Omar L. Aceves of El Paso.

HCR 200 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Zainah C. Creamer of Texarkana.

HCR 201 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Ira B. Laningham IV of Zapata.

HCR 202 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Omar Soltero of San Antonio.

HCR 203 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Chauncy R. Mays of Cookville.

HCR 204 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Corey C. Owens of San Antonio.

HCR 205 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corporal Michael Arthur Preuss of Houston.

HCR 206 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist James Jesse Delacruz of Spring.

HCR 207 Author: Menéndez
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Sergeant Lorenzo Aranda, Jr., of Baytown.

HJR 82 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature under certain limitations to specify the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.

HJR 131 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.

HR 140 Author: Menéndez | Anderson
Last Action: 01/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 23 2013 11:54AM
Caption: Commending the recipients of the Texas Treasure Business Award.

HR 149 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 01/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 23 2013 3:49PM
Caption: Honoring Stewart Title Company of Houston as a recipient of the Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

HR 354 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2013 5:58PM
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Texas Chiropractic Association Day at the Capitol.

HR 486 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 12:11PM
Caption: Congratulating Kelley Hurley and Courtney Hurley of San Antonio on winning bronze medals in the women's team epee fencing event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

HR 604 Author: Menéndez | Kuempel
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 9:39AM
Caption: Congratulating Colonel Carol L. Anderson on her retirement from the U.S. Army.

HR 635 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 02/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2013 10:01AM
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2013, as National Multiple Sclerosis Society Texas Public Policy Conference Day at the State Capitol.

HR 649 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 9:43AM
Caption: Honoring Adan Rogelio Gallegos for his service in the U.S. Army and his accomplishments in the Wounded Warrior Project TRACK program.

HR 1040 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/04/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2013 3:11PM
Caption: Recognizing May 12-18, 2013, as Harmony Science Academy--San Antonio Community Service Week.

HR 1358 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2013 10:58AM
Caption: Recognizing April 15, 2013, as American Council of the Blind of Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1359 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2013 9:57AM
Caption: Recognizing September 1, 2013, as Texas Blood Pressure Day.

HR 1393 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2013 9:34AM
Caption: Congratulating Jim T. Brown on his retirement after more than 60 years of public and private sector service.

HR 1824 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2013 8:24PM
Caption: Honoring David Sinclair for his 40 years of service to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

HR 1825 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2013 8:18PM
Caption: Congratulating Colonel Pete Flores on his retirement as Law Enforcement Division director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

HR 1826 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2013 2:56PM
Caption: Congratulating Susan Blackwood on her achievements as executive director of San Antonio Sports.

HR 1906 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2013 3:31PM
Caption: Honoring the veterans of World War II for their service to this country.

HR 2028 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 2:48PM
Caption: In memory of Jean Marie Georgieff of San Antonio.

HR 2457 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 7:10PM
Caption: Honoring Nick Monreal of San Antonio for his advocacy in behalf of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and persons with mental illness.

HR 2604 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 7:21AM
Caption: In memory of Jo Ann Zion of Austin.

HR 2633 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 9:22PM
Caption: Honoring Joyce Dorrycott of San Antonio on her contributions to her community.

HR 2846 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 6:30PM
Caption: Commending Travis Miller for his service as a McClendon Scholar in the office of State Representative Jose Menendez.

HR 2980 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/30/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2013 7:18AM
Caption: In memory of Brian H. Eckler of San Antonio.

HR 3056 Author: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 8:49PM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1158.

Joint Author (22):
HB 7 Author: Darby | Pitts | Gonzales, Larry | Menéndez | Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorily dedicated fees and assessments; making an appropriation.

HB 63 Author: Craddick | Cook | Lucio III | Harless | Menéndez
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.

HB 194 Author: Farias | Ratliff | Menéndez | Guerra
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.

HB 531 Author: Lozano | Canales | Muñoz, Jr. | Menéndez | Lucio III
Last Action: 02/13/2013 H Referred to Pensions
Caption: Relating to a cost-of-living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 586 Author: Workman | Leach | Callegari | Menéndez | Smithee
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain design and construction claims arising under written contracts with state agencies.

HB 602 Author: Lozano | Menéndez | Lucio III
Last Action: 02/14/2013 H Referred to Pensions
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 734 Author: Murphy | Fletcher | Menéndez | Carter
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders.

HB 838 Author: Zerwas | Naishtat | Márquez | Menéndez
Last Action: 04/17/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the monitoring of certain medications provided to foster children.

HB 1009 Author: Villalba | Bonnen, Greg | Fletcher | Menéndez | Keffer
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a new category of law enforcement officer who shall be designated a school marshal, the training and appointment of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school as school marshals, and the rights, restrictions, limitations, and responsibilities of school marshals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

HB 1129 Author: White | Menéndez | Schaefer | Sanford
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.

HB 1249 Author: Nevárez | Menéndez | Farias
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of portions of State Highway 17 and United States Highway 67 as the General Alfred Valenzuela Highway.

HB 1312 Author: Fletcher | Menéndez
Last Action: 04/29/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer following a decision rendered by the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission or an independent third party hearing examiner.

HB 1597 Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | Kacal | Nevárez | Cortez | Menéndez
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.

HB 2049 Author: Huberty | Menéndez
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a qualifying cogeneration facility's ability to sell electric energy to multiple purchasers.

HB 2348 Author: Zerwas | Callegari | Menéndez | Márquez | Anderson
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.

HB 2432 Author: Murphy | Flynn | Menéndez | Davis, Yvonne | Fallon
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to benefits from and administration of certain public retirement systems; providing civil penalties.

HB 2762 Author: Anderson | Menéndez | Harless
Last Action: 04/29/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.

HB 2887 Author: Davis, John | Burkett | Turner, Sylvester | Kolkhorst | Menéndez
Last Action: 05/09/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives by entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.

HB 3077 Author: Miller, Rick | Zedler | Harless | Menéndez | Riddle
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/17/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 17 2013 8:01PM
Caption: Relating to the display of the Honor and Remember flag.

HB 3111 Author: Hilderbran | Menéndez | Gonzalez, Naomi
Last Action: 05/01/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to tax credits for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.

HB 3209 Author: Alonzo | Menéndez
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Willie Velasquez.

HR 1310 Author: Farrar | Menéndez | Allen | Herrero | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2013 9:52AM
Caption: Recognizing April 9, 2013, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day at the State Capitol.

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