Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Lois W. Kolkhorst
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/20/2024

Number of Bills: 72

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (53):
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 13 Author: Kolkhorst | King, Susan | Truitt | Zerwas
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 05/24/2011 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid program and alternate methods of providing health services to low-income persons in this state.

HB 300 Author: Kolkhorst | Naishtat
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the privacy of protected health information; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.

HB 988 Author: Kolkhorst | Cook | Darby
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to compensatory time accrued by a correctional officer employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 989 Author: Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the listing of a business location of certain businesses in print advertisements or on Internet websites.

HB 1129 Author: Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study by the attorney general of the effects on state law and authority of certain international and other agreements and bodies.

HB 1134 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of radio frequency identification technology to transmit information regarding public school students.

HB 1201 Author: Kolkhorst | Pitts | Harless | Zerwas | Phillips
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to repeal of authority for the establishment and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor.

HB 1257 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/10/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the application and verification of eligibility for certain public benefits programs.

HB 1258 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/01/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of federally qualified health centers for certain grants.

HB 1280 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/11/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment of an examination fee to the attorney general for the legal sufficiency review of a comprehensive development agreement.

HB 1290 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/01/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to food safety.

HB 1298 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/01/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to reporting of lobbying activities and restrictions on lobbying activities by certain persons; creating an offense.

HB 1455 Author: Kolkhorst | Madden
Last Action: 05/02/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the release or discharge by a law enforcement agency of certain illegal immigrants at the office of a United States senator or United States representative.

HB 1875 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/09/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain health programs, task forces, and councils, to the review of certain health programs, councils, centers, and divisions under the Texas Sunset Act, and to the transfer of certain functions to the Department of State Health Services; providing penalties.

HB 1965 Author: Kolkhorst | Zerwas | Naishtat | Branch | Bohac
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.

HB 1983 Author: Kolkhorst | Walle
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain childbirths occurring before the 39th week of gestation.

HB 2084 Author: Kolkhorst | Rodriguez, Eddie
Last Action: 05/03/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of small food production and sales operations.

HB 2110 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/08/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing penalties.

HB 2243 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/10/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to funding for inspection of meat and poultry.

HB 2318 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/22/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the right to an expunction of records and files relating to a person's arrest.

HB 2430 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/14/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the price charged by a health care provider for a health care service or supply; providing penalties.

HB 2518 Author: Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Ogden
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System for the use and benefit of the Texas Forest Service.

HB 2618 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to Walker County.

HB 2635 Author: Kolkhorst | Beck
Last Action: 05/13/2011 H 1 legislative day notice-to call from Journal
Caption: Relating to the composition of the First, Tenth, and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals Districts.

HB 2636 Author: Kolkhorst | Walle
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to a council to study neonatal intensive care units.

HB 3096 Author: Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the cancellation of a subdivision by a commissioners court.

HB 3097 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the responsibilities of the comptroller and school districts in the implementation of the Texas Economic Development Act.

HB 3098 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/18/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the proof of an applicant's identity and age required for the issuance of a marriage license.

HB 3099 Author: Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the office of inspector general of the Department of Public Safety.

HB 3409 Author: Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to reporting of lobbying activities and changes in lobbying activities.

HB 3626 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.

HJR 69 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 02/21/2011 H Referred to State Sovereignty, Select
Caption: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution providing that the power to regulate health and education is reserved to the states.

HR 216 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Recognizing the Teens in the Driver Seat program.

HR 217 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 7:55AM
Caption: Congratulating Dorothy Morgan on her retirement as Washington County judge.

HR 428 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 02/24/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 24 2011 8:00AM
Caption: In memory of Michael Todd Greene of Roans Prairie.

HR 429 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 02/23/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 23 2011 8:30AM
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 517 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 02/24/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 24 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2011, as Osteopathic Medicine Day at the State Capitol.

HR 549 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 02/24/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 24 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Recognizing February 23, 2011, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the Capitol.

HR 552 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2011 10:20AM
Caption: In memory of John Henry Fuchs, Jr., of Huntsville.

HR 636 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/14/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2011, as Austin County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 664 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2011 10:20AM
Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2011, as Sam Houston Day at the State Capitol.

HR 745 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 03/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2011 10:32AM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Dana Gibson on her installation as president of Sam Houston State University.

HR 841 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/08/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 8 2011 1:00PM
Caption: Commending the Bellville Heritage Cowgirls for its achievements as a precision mounted drill team.

HR 1130 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 11:00AM
Caption: In memory of Bill E. Herod of Navasota.

HR 1174 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 15 2011 11:00AM
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Darrell Dever on his installation as pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville.

HR 1566 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2011 10:50AM
Caption: Commemorating the 121st annual Brenham Maifest and honoring the celebration's junior and senior royalty.

HR 1637 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating the Brenham Christian Academy football team on winning the 2010 TAPPS Six-man Division II state championship.

HR 1854 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Recognizing May 8-14, 2011, as National Hospital Week in Texas.

HR 1971 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/16/2011 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Urging the nation's commander in chief, the executive branch of the federal government, and the United States Congress to assign top priority to alleviating the backlog of disability claims by U.S. veterans.

HR 2343 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 3:04PM
Caption: Congratulating all those involved in the creation of a new documentary film about the life of Sam Houston.

HR 2524 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption: Honoring Monsignors Harry Mazurkiewicz and Louis Wozniak of Brenham on 60 years of dedicated service to the Catholic Church.

HR 2694 Author: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Industry State Bank.

Joint Author (19):
HB 11 Author: Cook | Hilderbran | Kolkhorst | Schwertner | Lozano
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/28/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to reports filed with the comptroller regarding certain alcoholic beverage sales; providing a penalty.

HB 15 Author: Miller, Sid | Callegari | Harless | Kolkhorst | Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 05/19/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to informed consent to an abortion.

HB 273 Author: Zerwas | Kolkhorst
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 05/25/2011 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to creation of a study committee for the Interstate Health Care Compact.

HB 335 Author: Shelton | Kolkhorst | Schwertner | Zerwas | Creighton
Sponsor: Birdwell
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to implementation and requirements of certain health care reform laws.

HB 655 Author: Taylor, Van | Kolkhorst | Schwertner
Last Action: 05/12/2011 H Companion considered in lieu of
Caption: Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.

HB 661 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | Kolkhorst | Walle | Turner | Harless
Last Action: 03/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of activities with respect to certain extensions of consumer credit.

HB 1078 Author: King, Phil | Kolkhorst | Cook | Flynn
Last Action: 04/14/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion.

HB 1602 Author: Zedler | White | Kolkhorst | Morrison
Last Action: 03/24/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements regarding the provision of an abortion or treatment for complications resulting from the provision of an abortion; creating criminal offenses; providing penalties.

HB 1937 Author: Simpson | Rodriguez, Eddie | Menendez | Kolkhorst | Chisum
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 05/25/2011 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression by the intrusive touching of persons seeking access to public buildings and transportation; providing penalties.

HB 1938 Author: Simpson | Rodriguez, Eddie | Menendez | Kolkhorst | Chisum
Last Action: 05/09/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of body imaging scanning equipment in airports; providing criminal and civil penalties.

HB 2165 Author: Perry | Shelton | Kolkhorst | Zerwas | Chisum
Last Action: 04/12/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a medical reinsurance system and to certain insurance reforms necessary to the efficient operation of that system; providing an administrative penalty.

HB 2558 Author: Brown | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/19/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the designation of a certain segment of the Navasota River as a river segment of unique ecological value.

HB 2873 Author: Perry | Zerwas | Kolkhorst | Shelton | Chisum
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of a state court to hear cases involving insurance and Medicaid fraud.

HB 3101 Author: Perry | Kolkhorst | Zerwas | Shelton | Chisum
Last Action: 04/06/2011 H Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
Caption: Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general within the governor's office.

HB 3573 Author: King, Susan | Garza | Giddings | Kolkhorst | Workman
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to limiting the disclosure of certain information regarding certain charitable organizations, trusts, private foundations, and grant-making organizations.

HCR 80 Author: Simpson | Menendez | Kolkhorst | Chisum
Last Action: 04/27/2011 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Expressing strong opposition to unwarranted and unreasonable searches of air passengers by the Transportation Security Administration and urging the administration to cease such searches immediately.

HCR 85 Author: Price | Creighton | Harper-Brown | Gonzales, Larry | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 04/21/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation to require that any subsequent law cite the constitutional section authorizing Congress to enact the law, state the extent and reasons for any preemption of state, local, or tribal law, include factual findings if the authority cited is the power to regulate interstate commerce, prohibit federal agency regulations from interfering with state or local powers without express statutory authority, and require the voluntary inclusion of states in federal rulemaking.

HJR 56 Author: Solomons | Callegari | King, Susan | Kolkhorst | Truitt
Last Action: 04/21/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on local governments.

HR 288 Author: Harless | Kolkhorst | Crownover | Truitt | Woolley
Last Action: 03/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2011 11:00AM
Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2011, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the Capitol.

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