Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Phil King
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/29/2024

Number of Bills: 82

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (60):
HB 469 Author: King, Phil | Anchia | Hughes | Lewis | Strama
Sponsor: Seliger
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere.

HB 715 Author: King, Phil | Callegari
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to motor vehicle inspection stations that perform emissions inspections using only the onboard diagnostic system of inspected vehicles.

HB 793 Author: King, Phil | Morrison | Sheffield | Heflin | Homer
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority to charge reasonable fees for emergency services performed by volunteer fire departments.

HB 794 Author: King, Phil | Paxton | Taylor | Hilderbran | Guillen
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes.

HB 872 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the repeal of goals for natural gas use in energy production.

HB 1268 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 02/26/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the imposition by a municipality of certain meter fees on a school district.

HB 1658 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain telecommunications equipment.

HB 1659 Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to creating an exception to the offense of unlawful installation of a tracking device.

HB 1660 Author: King, Phil | Laubenberg | Harless | Christian | Weber
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of an appraisal district.

HB 1661 Author: King, Phil | Herrero | Flynn
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of $60,000 of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.

HB 1662 Author: King, Phil | Keffer | Hardcastle
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District financial information on the district's Internet website.

HB 1663 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/30/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a search warrant for a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication offenses.

HB 1664 Author: King, Phil | Keffer | Hardcastle
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption for groundwater used for certain purposes from production fees assessed by the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.

HB 1665 Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the penalty imposed on defaulting jurors.

HB 1788 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum franchise tax amount for which no tax payment is due.

HB 2084 Author: King, Phil | Hughes | Anderson | Isett | Flynn
Last Action: 05/02/2009 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a suit for access to a child by a grandparent.

HB 2485 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of gas and electric transmission and distribution costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 2486 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 04/23/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of more than one water or sewer system under a single tariff by an investor-owned utility.

HB 2870 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 05/15/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain state and local governmental entities designate a firearms proficiency officer and require weapons proficiency.

HB 3176 Author: King, Phil | Flynn | Berman
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the abolition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.

HB 3201 Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of certain fire marshals and related officers, inspectors, and investigators as peace officers.

HB 3402 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a restriction on the location of a well drilled for oil or gas.

HB 3403 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 05/12/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain commercial motor vehicles in certain residential subdivisions.

HB 3404 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to fees imposed by certain counties on operators of gas wells and oil and gas waste disposal wells.

HB 3677 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 05/07/2009 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the residency requirement for a candidate for an unelected office in certain municipalities.

HB 3678 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the sovereign immunity of state military forces.

HB 3729 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Referred to Energy Resources
Caption: Relating to the installation of certain pipelines in county road rights-of-way.

HB 3761 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a grant program to assist counties in repairing county roads damaged by certain natural gas activities.

HB 3935 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 04/30/2009 H Reported favorably as amended
Caption: Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail or wholesale trade for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 3936 Author: King, Phil | Chavez
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to authorizing an officer or enlisted member of the state military force to hold other civil offices.

HB 4321 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to establish discounted production fee rates for certain municipalities.

HB 4495 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of mini-trucks.

HB 4496 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain portable drilling rigs and associated equipment.

HB 4698 Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Lake Weatherford Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 1 and 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

HB 4728 Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Parker County Utility District No. 1.

HJR 38 Author: King, Phil | Bohac | Flynn | Paxton | Christian
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the rainy day fund and dedicating certain surplus revenues to property tax reduction.

HJR 69 Author: King, Phil | Herrero
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation not more than $60,000 of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.

HJR 97 Author: King, Phil | Flynn | Berman
Last Action: 04/15/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.

HJR 127 Author: King, Phil | Chavez
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/03/2009 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow an officer or enlisted member of the Texas State Guard or other state militia or military force to hold other civil offices.

HR 66 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/13/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2009 8:18AM
Caption: Honoring Pastor Jon Sherman on his 10th pastoral anniversary at Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park.

HR 141 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/27/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 27 2009 7:55AM
Caption: In memory of Lawrence F. "Larry" Blais of Weatherford.

HR 182 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant John Jared Savage of Mineral Wells.

HR 183 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 18 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Honoring Matthew Thomas of Weatherford for competing in the 2008 National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C.

HR 217 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption: In memory of Donald Eugene Allen of Weatherford.

HR 293 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2009, as Wise County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 538 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2009 7:45AM
Caption: Congratulating Fire Marshal Kurt Harris on his retirement from the Weatherford Fire Department.

HR 935 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 04/01/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2009 8:25PM
Caption: Honoring former Fort Worth mayor Bob Bolen on his many accomplishments and on his dedicated public service.

HR 1161 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Noel Nicholas Troxclair on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

HR 1284 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 04/28/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2009 7:55AM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Texas Pythian Home in Weatherford.

HR 1510 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: In memory of Michael Brent Jones.

HR 1511 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 4 2009 12:36PM
Caption: Congratulating Randall J. Hayes on his retirement from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

HR 1994 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 05/24/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2009 3:22PM
Caption: Congratulating the Brock High School Lady Eagles basketball team on winning the UIL 2A state championship.

HR 2324 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption: In memory of Sergeant Anthony Luke Mason of Springtown.

HR 2325 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Corporal James Heath McRae of Springtown.

HR 2767 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law.

HR 2821 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Judy A. Hill of Aledo High School on her receipt of the 2009 Marva Collins Teaching Excellence Award.

HR 2995 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 06/02/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2009 10:20AM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 469.

HR 3115 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Clif Tramel on his selection as the 2009 Miss Anna Hackett Teacher of the Year by the Weatherford Independent School District.

HR 3116 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating the One-Act Play team of Hico High School on advancing to the UIL state finals.

HR 3117 Author: King, Phil
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Lori Bratcher on her selection as the 2009 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Weatherford Independent School District.

Joint Author (22):
HB 132 Author: Chisum | Rose | Bohac | Parker | King, Phil
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.

HB 341 Author: Herrero | King, Phil
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.

HB 387 Author: Pena | King, Phil | Farabee | Bonnen | Flynn
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes.

HB 395 Author: Hartnett | Turner, Sylvester | King, Phil
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to this state's goal for installed electric generating capacity from natural gas.

HB 700 Author: Zerwas | Callegari | Kleinschmidt | King, Phil | Creighton
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

HB 791 Author: Burnam | Hilderbran | King, Phil | Pena | Bohac
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax.

HB 803 Author: Burnam | King, Phil | Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax.

HB 959 Author: Bonnen | Pena | Taylor | King, Phil
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers.

HB 979 Author: Callegari | King, Phil | Fletcher | Zerwas | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 110 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.

HB 994 Author: Paxton | Christian | King, Phil | Hughes | Howard, Charlie
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues.

HB 1245 Author: Brown, Betty | King, Phil | Flynn | Hughes
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.

HB 1341 Author: Brown, Betty | King, Phil | Flynn | Hughes
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.

HB 1526 Author: Crownover | Hardcastle | King, Phil | Parker
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 05/25/2009 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 25 2009 2:09PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a common purchaser that transports natural gas by pipeline to use a public right-of-way for a pipeline.

HB 1535 Author: Burnam | Parker | King, Phil | Keffer | Orr
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement that gas corporations obtain a permit from the Railroad Commission of Texas before condemning property to construct certain gas pipelines.

HB 1784 Author: Flynn | King, Phil
Last Action: 03/04/2009 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.

HB 3769 Author: Fletcher | Gallego | King, Phil | Solomons | Turner, Sylvester
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain fraudulent investment schemes; providing penalties.

HB 4184 Author: Christian | Paxton | King, Phil
Last Action: 05/04/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the abolition of all political subdivision ad valorem taxes.

HJR 28 Author: Herrero | King, Phil
Last Action: 02/17/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.

HJR 48 Author: Bonnen | Pena | Taylor | King, Phil
Last Action: 03/25/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers.

HJR 49 Author: Callegari | King, Phil | Zerwas | Fletcher | Harper-Brown
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.

HJR 133 Author: Christian | Paxton | King, Phil
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing all political subdivision ad valorem taxes.

HR 2971 Author: Brown, Betty | King, Phil
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Caleb Troxclair and Ellen Gale on their wedding.

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