Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Aaron Pena
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2024

Number of Bills: 88

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (64):
HB 47 Author: Pena | Fletcher
Last Action: 04/05/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of possession, manufacture, transportation, repair, or sale of a tire deflation device; providing criminal penalties.

HB 48 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/28/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety to operate one or more southbound vehicle checkpoints near the international border of this state for the purpose of preventing certain criminal offenses.

HB 49 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the addition of certain synthetic derivatives of marihuana to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

HB 304 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/04/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limiting the amount of assistance a person may provide a voter; providing a civil penalty.

HB 1274 Author: Pena | Guillen
Sponsor: Wentworth
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the payment of a toll for unmarked military vehicles conducting or training for emergency operations.

HB 2050 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action: 05/03/2011 H Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of recording devices and mobile telephones by poll watchers.

HB 2051 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Garza | Margo
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the oath taken by a person who assists a voter.

HB 2052 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action: 05/09/2011 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain information to county voter registrars by the secretary of state.

HB 2053 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action: 05/02/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.

HB 2054 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Garza
Last Action: 03/08/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the eligibility requirements for appointment as county elections administrator.

HB 2055 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to allowing for countywide polling places as an alternative election system.

HB 2056 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to notification regarding certain changes to early voting polling locations.

HB 2057 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action: 03/08/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal conspiracy to interfere with an election.

HB 2058 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action: 05/03/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the offense of unacknowledged assistance to a voter in completing an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.

HB 2059 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action: 03/08/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the penalty for failing to deliver a voter registration application to the voter registrar.

HB 2060 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Last Action: 05/16/2011 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding state election inspectors.

HB 2061 Author: Pena | Aliseda | Torres | Gonzales, Larry | Garza
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain information to the director of the bureau of vital statistics.

HB 2481 Author: Pena | Naishtat
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment and distribution of consumer assistance funds in an action by the attorney general.

HB 2482 Author: Pena | Gallego | Guillen
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for certain offenses involving theft.

HB 2483 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to certain do-not-resuscitate orders and advance directives; providing penalties.

HB 2585 Author: Pena | Garza | Torres | Margo
Last Action: 03/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the illegal possession of another person's ballot to be voted by mail.

HB 2586 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the penalty for making a false statement on a voter registration application.

HB 2587 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/11/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limiting the amount of assistance a person may provide a voter; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 2588 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/11/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to observation of voter assistance by a poll watcher.

HB 2589 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/13/2011 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the distribution and delivery of voter registration applications by volunteer deputy registrars; providing criminal penalties.

HB 2590 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain information to county voter registrars and to the Department of Public Safety and to the cancellation of a driver's license based on that information.

HB 2757 Author: Pena | Garza | Hardcastle
Last Action: 03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.

HB 2758 Author: Pena
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to mandatory emergency alert systems at institutions of higher education.

HB 3054 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to disclosures for certain political advertising.

HB 3055 Author: Pena | Garza | Aliseda | Torres | Margo
Last Action: 05/12/2011 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the penalty for providing false information on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.

HB 3056 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/26/2011 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used in the commission of certain offenses.

HB 3057 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the distribution of voter registration applications by volunteer deputy registrars; creating an offense.

HB 3113 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/18/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the offense for purportedly acting as a volunteer deputy registrar.

HB 3249 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/06/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a physician's authority to delegate prescribing acts to physician assistants.

HB 3332 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/18/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the hours of service of a poll watcher at a precinct polling place.

HB 3333 Author: Pena
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governor to order the disconnection of state computer networks from the Internet.

HB 3334 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/18/2011 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles.

HB 3335 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias.

HB 3667 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/23/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of an employment verification compliance program, deterring the use of unauthorized foreign workers, imposing powers and duties on executive agencies, and providing for remedies.

HB 3768 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/23/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to a lien on a cause of action or claim of an individual who receives emergency medical services in certain counties.

HJR 20 Author: Pena
Last Action: 02/21/2011 H Referred to Redistricting
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time in which the legislature may enact or modify districts for the Texas Legislature or the United States House of Representatives.

HJR 141 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve colonias.

HR 221 Author: Pena | Gonzales, Veronica | Martinez, "Mando" | Munoz, Jr.
Last Action: 01/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 27 2011 3:00PM
Caption: Recognizing January 27, 2011, as The University of Texas-Pan American Day at the State Capitol.

HR 222 Author: Pena | Gonzales, Veronica | Martinez, "Mando" | Munoz, Jr.
Last Action: 01/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 27 2011 3:00PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Robert S. Nelsen, president of The University of Texas-Pan American, for his contributions to higher education in the Lone Star State.

HR 380 Author: Pena | Guillen
Last Action: 04/05/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2011 9:45AM
Caption: Recognizing April 9, 2011, as Welcome Home South Texas Vietnam Veterans Day.

HR 381 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2011 11:00AM
Caption: Honoring Emilio De Los Santos III on being chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Dan Garcia Memorial Achievement Award presented by the Veterans County Service Officers Association of Texas.

HR 672 Author: Pena | Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales, Veronica
Last Action: 03/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2011 7:57AM
Caption: Commending the Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas for their outstanding efforts in behalf of youth and their families.

HR 770 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2011 7:53AM
Caption: Honoring the Vision Academy of Excellence in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District for helping nontraditional students graduate from high school.

HR 771 Author: Pena
Last Action: 03/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2011 7:53AM
Caption: Recognizing March 8, 2011, as Edinburg Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1042 Author: Pena
Last Action: 04/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2011 12:30PM
Caption: In memory of Felipe Lopez of Edinburg.

HR 1487 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/07/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 7 2011 9:05AM
Caption: In memory of Jorge Saenz of Elsa.

HR 1614 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption: In memory of Benigno "Benny" Layton of Elsa.

HR 1615 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption: In memory of Donny Cardenas of Edinburg.

HR 2116 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/27/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2011 4:40PM
Caption: In memory of Jaime J. "Bino" Zapata of Edinburg.

HR 2338 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 3:04PM
Caption: Commending Maricela De Leon for her service in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena.

HR 2339 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Derek Hernandez of Edinburg.

HR 2342 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 3:04PM
Caption: Honoring the Garcia family of Rio Grande City.

HR 2383 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2011 3:04PM
Caption: Commending Felicia Pilar Pena for her service as assistant clerk for the House Committee on Technology.

HR 2428 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2011 12:50PM
Caption: Commending Melinda Hope Reyes for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena and congratulating her on her August 2011 graduation from Texas State University.

HR 2429 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2011 12:50PM
Caption: Commending Jacob Welch for his service as assistant clerk for the House Committee on Technology.

HR 2430 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2011 12:50PM
Caption: Congratulating Isabel Garza Brown on her 80th birthday.

HR 2431 Author: Pena
Last Action: 05/31/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 31 2011 10:50AM
Caption: Honoring Mikael A. Garcia for his service as legislative director for the office of State Representative Aaron Pena.

HR 2602 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Commending Paul Kamprath for his service as clerk of the House Committee on Technology.

HR 2622 Author: Pena
Last Action: 06/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Congratulating Master Sergeant Jesus M. Munoz on his retirement from the U.S. Army.

Joint Author (24):
HB 25 Author: Guillen | Flynn | Pena | Gonzales, Veronica | White
Sponsor: Patrick
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the carrying of certain weapons in a watercraft.

HB 111 Author: Taylor, Van | Madden | Pena
Last Action: 05/06/2011 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the adoption of voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.

HB 188 Author: Sheffield | Flynn | Legler | Pena
Last Action: 03/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on the use of eminent domain authority.

HB 767 Author: Lozano | Munoz, Jr. | Pena | Riddle
Last Action: 02/22/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.

HB 804 Author: Lewis | Aliseda | Branch | Harless | Pena
Last Action: 05/16/2011 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the offense of illegal voting by a person who is not a United States citizen.

HB 1103 Author: Lucio III | Pena
Sponsor: Ellis
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to conditions of community supervision for persons convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animal cruelty.

HB 1423 Author: Garza | Callegari | Pena | Aliseda | Hughes
Last Action: 05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to restrictions on written information required to be provided by public school teachers and a study by the commissioner of education concerning implementation of the restrictions.

HB 1504 Author: Munoz, Jr. | Pena
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to statutory references to the common electronic infrastructure project formerly known as TexasOnline.

HB 1717 Author: Garza | Menendez | Pena | Aliseda
Last Action: 04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.

HB 2322 Author: Garza | Riddle | Weber | Pena | Turner
Last Action: 05/09/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to equal opportunity for access by private and parochial school students to University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.

HB 2449 Author: Aliseda | Pena | Gonzales, Larry
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the procedures for voting ballots by mail.

HB 3252 Author: Chisum | Pena | Harless | Keffer
Last Action: 05/10/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.

HCR 18 Author: Creighton | Raymond | Pitts | Truitt | Pena
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the United States Constitution providing for a federal balanced budget.

HCR 56 Author: Munoz, Jr. | Pena | Gonzales, Veronica | Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen
Sponsor: Hinojosa | Lucio
Last Action: 03/24/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating April 9, 2011, as LZ:RGV Welcome Home South Texas Vietnam Veterans Day.

HCR 88 Author: Garza | Pena | Torres | Margo | Aliseda
Last Action: 05/02/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Urging Congress to enact an overhaul of the immigration system to promote economic prosperity and national security.

HR 231 Author: Gonzales, Veronica | Pena | Munoz, Jr. | Martinez, "Mando" | Guillen
Last Action: 02/02/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 2 2011 8:04AM
Caption: Recognizing February 1, 2011, as McAllen Day at the State Capitol.

HR 283 Author: Munoz, Jr. | Gonzales, Veronica | Pena | Guillen | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 02/08/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2011 8:10AM
Caption: Welcoming members of Leadership Mission to the State Capitol and honoring them for their community service.

HR 332 Author: Aliseda | Pena | Lozano | Guillen | Hunter
Last Action: 03/04/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 4 2011 7:50AM
Caption: Recognizing February 10, 2011, as Jim Wells County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 410 Author: Shelton | Pena | Davis, John
Last Action: 02/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 17 2011 8:00AM
Caption: Recognizing February 13-19, 2011, as Texas Technology Week.

HR 419 Author: Carter | Pena | Button
Last Action: 02/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 16 2011 8:14AM
Caption: Recognizing Texas Instruments on the occasion of Manufacturers Day at the State Capitol.

HR 561 Author: Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales, Veronica | Munoz, Jr. | Pena | Lucio III
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2011 10:20AM
Caption: Recognizing March 9, 2011, as Mid-Valley Day at the State Capitol.

HR 568 Author: Phillips | Hunter | Pena | Schwertner
Last Action: 03/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2011 10:20AM
Caption: In memory of Gregory Scott Coleman of Austin.

HR 673 Author: Munoz, Jr. | Gonzales, Veronica | Guillen | Pena | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action: 03/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 3 2011 7:50AM
Caption: Congratulating Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst on being named the 2011 Border Texan of the Year by the Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce.

HR 674 Author: Munoz, Jr. | Gonzales, Veronica | Pena
Last Action: 03/17/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2011 9:40AM
Caption: Honoring educator Anna Villanueva of Alton for her achievements.

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