Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Solomon Ortiz, Jr.
80th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 5/5/2024

Number of Bills: 42

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (29):
HB 710 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/01/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for and the administration of the child health plan program.

HB 1642 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Crabb | England | Herrero | Howard, Donna
Last Action: 04/18/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the days on which early voting by personal appearance may begin.

HB 1846 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Coleman
Last Action: 02/27/2007 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to disease control programs to reduce the risk of certain communicable diseases.

HB 1957 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action: 03/26/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to benefits under certain health benefit plans for prenatal care, birth of a child, and postdelivery care.

HB 1958 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Strama
Last Action: 03/22/2007 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to allowing a customer to interconnect a renewable energy system to a utility's electric transmission and distribution system.

HB 1959 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 04/17/2007 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to disposition of state traffic fines.

HB 1960 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Madden
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to access to records or files concerning a child who is subject to the juvenile justice system.

HB 2622 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to eligibility of board members of certain rapid transit authorities to receive insurance benefits.

HB 3160 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/19/2007 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the manner in which the roll of members-elect is called when a house of the legislature convenes in regular session.

HB 3161 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/17/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to advisory committees that recommend entities receive grants from the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund.

HB 3162 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/25/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax rate for a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.

HB 3163 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/04/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the proportional distribution of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund to different regions in this state.

HB 3555 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 03/21/2007 H Referred to Government Reform
Caption: Relating to the procedures for awarding certain contracts financed by certificates of obligation.

HB 3556 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero | Garcia
Last Action: 04/30/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a school of engineering at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.

HB 3752 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Rodriguez
Last Action: 03/22/2007 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to requirements regarding termination of employment of certain public school district employees.

HB 4007 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the county courts at law in Nueces County.

HR 181 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/26/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2007 11:00AM
Caption: Honoring Delia Salazar of Corpus Christi on her 80th birthday.

HR 385 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/15/2007 H Reported enrolled: Feb 15 2007 8:17AM
Caption: Honoring Barbara Cline on the occasion of her 80th birthday.

HR 675 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 03/22/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2007 6:59PM
Caption: Honoring the Texas Society Colonial Dames XVII Century on the occasion of the group's 69th annual state conference on March 8-10, 2007, in Corpus Christi.

HR 713 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Garcia | Escobar | Herrero | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action: 03/12/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2007 11:15AM
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2007, as Coastal Bend Day at the State Capitol.

HR 988 Author: Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero
Last Action: 04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
Caption: Commemorating the 59th anniversary of the founding of the American GI Forum.

HR 1274 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
Caption: Honoring the birthday of Corpus Christi native Eva Longoria.

HR 1300 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/16/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2007 12:08PM
Caption: In memory of former Nueces County judge Robert "Bob" Barnes.

HR 1675 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/30/2007 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2007 11:01AM
Caption: Honoring civic leader Faye C. Anderson of Corpus Christi on her 80th birthday.

HR 2304 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/20/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2007 3:32PM
Caption: Recognizing Conquer the Coast as the premier bike riding event of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend.

HR 2330 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/23/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2007 3:26PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Eric W. Totten of Texas.

HR 2332 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/23/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2007 3:26PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist John Barta of Corpus Christi.

HR 2531 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/23/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2007 2:17PM
Caption: Congratulating William G. Otton of Corpus Christi on his retirement as director of the Art Museum of South Texas.

HR 2533 Author: Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/23/2007 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2007 5:21PM
Caption: Honoring the work of the Fighting to Rid Gangs in America Foundation.

Joint Author (13):
HB 188 Author: Hochberg | Branch | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the adoption of textbooks and the use of credits for textbooks or other instructional materials in a school district or open-enrollment charter school.

HB 592 Author: Escobar | Bolton | Christian | Martinez, "Mando" | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/06/2007 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the amounts to be appropriated for the state contribution to the teacher retirement program for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.

HB 837 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 02/07/2007 H Referred to Law Enforcement
Caption: Relating to peace officers commissioned by a navigation district.

HB 945 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the dates on which certain independent school districts may hold an election of trustees.

HB 1259 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Escobar | Ortiz, Jr. | Lucio III | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action: 03/15/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a cost of living increase applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 2612 Author: Veasey | Ortiz, Jr. | Miles
Last Action: 04/02/2007 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to a study regarding the effectiveness of the James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act.

HB 3108 Author: Bolton | Herrero | Garcia | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 04/16/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to caseloads for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 3324 Author: Escobar | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/07/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to financial aid.

HB 3416 Author: Garcia | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr.
Last Action: 05/08/2007 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to providing psychological counseling to jurors or alternate jurors in certain criminal trials.

HB 3535 Author: Garcia | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Escobar | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action: 05/01/2007 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia.

HB 3571 Author: Rose | Naishtat | Ortiz, Jr. | Herrero | Escobar
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to a pilot program to facilitate food stamp program outreach efforts and eligibility determination processes.

HB 4107 Author: Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Garcia
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/15/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07
Caption: Relating to the appointment and duties of criminal magistrates for certain courts in Nueces County.

HR 671 Author: Patrick | Allen, Alma | Herrero | Ortiz, Jr. | Crownover
Last Action: 03/12/2007 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2007 7:50AM
Caption: Recognizing March 5-9, 2007, as Texas Public Schools Week.

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