Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Dennis Bonnen
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/24/2024

Number of Bills: 94

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (67):
HB 623 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/02/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the detection and reporting of unauthorized immigration, the collection and dissemination of information concerning unauthorized immigration, the legal treatment or classification of unauthorized immigrants for certain purposes, the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration, and the establishment of English as the official language of this state.

HB 624 Author: Bonnen | Bohac | Flynn
Last Action: 03/23/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.

HB 802 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate door-to-door solicitation and sales by an alarm systems company.

HB 803 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/04/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalty for failure to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.

HB 924 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/02/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain Texas Rangers for burial in the state cemetery.

HB 925 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to credit in the Texas Municipal Retirement System for certain service as a reserve police officer.

HB 1010 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Jackson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.

HB 1011 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the addition of certain synthetic derivatives of marihuana and Saliva divinorum and its derivatives and extracts to the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

HB 1161 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Returned to committee by Calendars Committee
Caption: Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers and agents.

HB 1162 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/29/2011 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the provision of notice to vacate to certain commercial tenants in an eviction suit.

HB 1304 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/01/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to requirements for a personal financial literacy component in the public high school curriculum.

HB 1305 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight vehicle permits by certain port authorities.

HB 1410 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of attempted murder.

HB 1411 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/11/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

HB 1633 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 05/18/2011 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to a person's ability to read and write in English as a qualification for service as a petit juror.

HB 1634 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.

HB 1799 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/13/2011 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain real estate professionals from registration as property tax consultants.

HB 1800 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the detection and reporting of unauthorized immigration, the collection and dissemination of information concerning unauthorized immigration, and the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration.

HB 1911 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/04/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.

HB 1912 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to transferring the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to the Office of Rural Affairs within the Department of Agriculture and abolishing the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.

HB 2004 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Jackson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

HB 2005 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/07/2011 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

HB 2006 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the release of a photograph of a police officer and access to records maintained by internal investigative divisions in certain municipalities.

HB 2249 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/12/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.

HB 2250 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Coastal Coordination Council and the transfer of its functions to the General Land Office.

HB 2251 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Public Finance Authority.

HB 2346 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to authorized investments for ports and navigation districts.

HB 2347 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/10/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of property to continue to receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for not more than three years after the property ceases to be the owner's principal residence if the property is being offered for sale.

HB 2461 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/12/2011 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the immunity of property tax arbitrators from liability for determinations made in the course of binding arbitrations.

HB 2462 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/14/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes.

HB 2573 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the protection of children from abuse or neglect; providing penalties.

HB 2796 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/16/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to repeal of the coordinated health program for public primary and secondary schools.

HB 2797 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/12/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to elimination of the requirement that school districts and public junior college districts conduct periodic safety and security audits of district facilities.

HB 2798 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/06/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 3006 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the minimum number of days of service for public school educators and the required number of days of instruction for public school students.

HB 3007 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to eliminating the requirement that a school district assess the physical fitness of students.

HB 3008 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools.

HB 3009 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to removal of the requirements concerning random testing for illegal steroids of high school students participating in athletic competitions sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.

HB 3010 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the schedule for administration of state-administered assessment instruments in public schools.

HB 3522 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/12/2011 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the punishment for aggravated assault of emergency services personnel; imposing a criminal penalty.

HB 3523 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the monetary penalties for Class C misdemeanors and other misdemeanors punishable by a fine only.

HB 3524 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of certain regional planning commissions.

HB 3621 Author: Bonnen | Howard, Charlie | Reynolds
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Gulf Coast Water Authority.

HCR 133 Author: Bonnen
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the red drum as the official State Saltwater Fish of Texas.

HJR 117 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/10/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of property to continue to receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for not more than three years after the property ceases to be the owner's principal residence if the property is being offered for sale.

HR 205 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 01/26/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 26 2011 4:45PM
Caption: Honoring the Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps on its 30th anniversary.

HR 591 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 7:55AM
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the John Dewey Municipal Justice Center in Lake Jackson.

HR 613 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Honoring Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School in Richwood on the 25th anniversary of its opening.

HR 614 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Benjamin Weiner for his outstanding medical career.

HR 986 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 11:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Theodore and Dorothy Kaspar of Brazoria on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 987 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 11:00AM
Caption: In memory of Harry Edward Wille, Jr., of Clute.

HR 988 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/12/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2011 11:30AM
Caption: In memory of Robert Raye Dixon of Brazoria County.

HR 1016 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 03/28/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2011 11:45AM
Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2011, as Greek Independence Day.

HR 1035 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2011 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Leo Windecker of Cedar Park.

HR 1036 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/14/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2011 12:40PM
Caption: Congratulating J. Michael and Leslie A. Lowrey of Lake Jackson on their receipt of the 2011 Philanthropist of the Year award from the Community Foundation of Brazoria County.

HR 1037 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/14/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2011 12:40PM
Caption: Congratulating Jimmy Miller on his receipt of the 2009 Peace Officer of the Year award from the 100 Club of Brazoria County.

HR 1255 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 2011 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of George Sam Saphos of Baytown.

HR 1380 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/05/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2011 9:40AM
Caption: In memory of Leland B. Kee of Angleton.

HR 1381 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption: In memory of Coach L. Z. Bryan of Lake Jackson.

HR 1453 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Commending Army Specialist Brad Thomas of Jones Creek on his military service and congratulating him on becoming the first baseball player from Brazosport High School to have his jersey retired.

HR 1670 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption: Urging the government of Turkey to uphold and safeguard religious and human rights of all its citizens without compromise, to grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition, ecclesiastical succession, and the right to train clergy of all nationalities, and to respect the property rights and human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and all religious and faith traditions.

HR 1985 Author: Bonnen | Hughes
Last Action: 05/29/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2011 12:50PM
Caption: Congratulating Mike and Dorothy Kight on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 2045 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of Michael Anthony Davis of Lake Jackson.

HR 2569 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Tabbetha DuBois and Austin Powers on their wedding.

HR 2570 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. J. H. Bertheau of Lake Jackson.

HR 2647 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 652.

HR 2706 Author: Bonnen
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption: In memory of Melissa Susan Mitchell-Manning of Houston.

Joint Author (27):
HB 5 Author: Kolkhorst | Creighton | Zerwas | Schwertner | Bonnen
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/24/2011 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the Interstate Health Care Compact.

HB 75 Author: Flynn | Simpson | Bonnen | Rodriguez, Eddie | Laubenberg
Last Action: 04/20/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.

HB 79 Author: Flynn | Berman | Christian | Cain | Bonnen
Last Action: 02/09/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

HB 82 Author: Flynn | Aliseda | Bonnen | Hamilton
Last Action: 03/08/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.

HB 291 Author: Jackson, Jim | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring a public hearing in the geographical area proposed for an open-enrollment charter school.

HB 580 Author: Hancock | Murphy | Creighton | Bonnen
Last Action: 02/18/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to informed consent to an abortion.

HB 597 Author: Madden | Bonnen | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Hopson | Paxton
Last Action: 05/12/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to designating certain synthetic cannabinoids as controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; providing penalties and establishing certain criminal consequences or procedures.

HB 684 Author: Larson | Lavender | Fletcher | Bonnen
Last Action: 05/10/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to housing prisoners in a tent or other facility in lieu of a county jail.

HB 983 Author: Menendez | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to health insurance coverage for eligible survivors of certain public servants killed in the line of duty.

HB 1000 Author: Branch | Frullo | Coleman | Button | Bonnen
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund; making an appropriation.

HB 1076 Author: Shelton | Bonnen
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the student to teacher ratio applicable to accelerated instruction groups for certain public school students.

HB 1264 Author: Craddick | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to establishing a separate provider type for prosthetic and orthotic providers under the medical assistance program.

HB 1565 Author: Coleman | Bonnen
Last Action: 03/10/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the employment of physicians by hospital districts.

HB 1695 Author: Zedler | Flynn | Bonnen
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the deadline for providing notice to public school teachers regarding renewal or nonrenewal of term contracts and termination of probationary contracts.

HB 1910 Author: Veasey | Bonnen | Lewis | Keffer
Last Action: 04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring the Legislative Budget Board to disclose proposed discontinuation of funding for public institutions.

HB 1915 Author: Madden | Bonnen | Cook | McClendon | Cain
Last Action: 04/28/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to abolishing the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and transferring the powers and duties of those agencies to the newly created Texas Juvenile Justice Department and to the functions of the independent ombudsman that serves the department.

HB 2014 Author: Thompson | Branch | Raymond | Davis, Sarah | Bonnen
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses and to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses.

HB 2064 Author: Allen | McClendon | Giddings | Davis, Yvonne | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/20/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on public transportation services for people with disabilities.

HB 2115 Author: Coleman | Woolley | Turner | Callegari | Bonnen
Last Action: 03/23/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from the national research university fund.

HB 2491 Author: Flynn | Christian | Zedler | Chisum | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/12/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a moratorium on certain testing and assessments of certain public school students under the public school accountability system.

HB 2580 Author: Murphy | Rodriguez, Eddie | Hancock | Bonnen | Taylor, Larry
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain investments by insurance companies and related organizations.

HB 2651 Author: Allen | McClendon | Giddings | Davis, Yvonne | Bonnen
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of visitors to use certain public transportation services for people with disabilities.

HB 2675 Author: Harper-Brown | Phillips | Pickett | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/29/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; providing penalties.

HB 3374 Author: Murphy | Rodriguez, Eddie | Hancock | Bonnen | Taylor, Larry
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the voluntary decertification of a certified capital company.

HCR 50 Author: Creighton | Taylor, Larry | Gonzales, Larry | Bonnen | Hilderbran
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 05/25/2011 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Affirming the pride of all Texans in both our one and indivisible national union and our one and indivisible state, claiming sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution, serving notice to the federal government to cease and desist from certain mandates, and providing that certain federal legislation be prohibited or repealed.

HJR 26 Author: Legler | Deshotel | Torres | Bonnen | Ritter
Last Action: 03/01/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of the assets of certain associations established by the legislature of this state for the purpose of providing certain insurance coverage.

HR 2150 Author: Weber | Bonnen
Last Action: 05/30/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2011 9:00AM
Caption: In memory of Thomas Patton Alexander, Sr., of Pearland.

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