Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. Kirk Watson
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/19/2024

Number of Bills: 49

Sponsor (49):
HB 308 Author: Menendez
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to life preserving devices on recreational vessels.

HB 499 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the additional penalty for collection costs for certain delinquent ad valorem taxes.

HB 554 Author: Howard, Donna | Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the civil service status of emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.

HB 555 Author: Howard, Donna
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to reportable boating accidents and the penalties for certain boating accidents.

HB 634 Author: McClendon | Harper-Brown
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/11/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to toll project information provided by the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 885 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation and movement of a vehicle when certain traffic-control signals do not display an indication.

HB 968 Author: Strama
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to expulsion from school or placement in a disciplinary alternative education program.

HB 990 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain homestead preservation reinvestment zones.

HB 993 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the closure of a road or highway by certain firefighters.

HB 1395 Author: Parker
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the requirements to operate personal watercraft and certain boats.

HB 1422 Author: Truitt
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the issuance of titles for certain motor vehicles that are the subject of insurance claims.

HB 1523 Author: Phillips | Murphy
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the offense of transporting household goods without registration; providing a penalty.

HB 1545 Author: Lewis
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.

HB 1608 Author: Strama
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to participation in and contributions to the state employee charitable campaign by retired state employees.

HB 1666 Author: Castro | Gallego
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online impersonation.

HB 1756 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 2; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

HB 1757 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

HB 1758 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 3; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

HB 1759 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 4; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

HB 1760 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Pilot Knob Municipal Utility District No. 5; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.

HB 1779 Author: Naishtat
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption from private security regulation for social workers engaged in the practice of social work.

HB 1844 Author: Guillen
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to storage of local government records by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

HB 1886 Author: Morrison
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/13/2011 S Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to unclaimed property.

HB 2197 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/18/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the purchase of property as part of a homestead land bank program.

HB 2342 Author: Truitt
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to certain violations of and offenses under The Securities Act; providing penalties.

HB 2439 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/29/2011 H Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to posting suggestions and ideas on cost-efficiency and certain budget documents on certain state agency websites.

HB 2519 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle auctions.

HB 2623 Author: Beck
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/18/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.

HB 2643 Author: Hamilton
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain health, safety, and professional regulation, including safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment, the licensing and regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and technicians, and the establishment and operation of certain perpetual care cemeteries; providing penalties.

HB 2729 Author: Callegari
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to local government contracts with private entities for civil works projects and improvements to real property.

HB 3033 Author: Naishtat | Rodriguez, Eddie | Dukes
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to retirement under public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.

HB 3117 Author: Vo
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/27/2011 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the reporting of information to claims databases by insurers.

HB 3324 Author: McClendon | Thompson
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operations and monitoring of fusion centers in this state.

HB 3389 Author: Workman
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to a seller's disclosure of natural or liquid propane gas on residential real property.

HB 3404 Author: Naishtat
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to establishing a child care advisory committee to advise the Texas Facilities Commission.

HB 3474 Author: Gallego
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption: Relating to criminal offenses regarding the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor and providing alcoholic beverages to a minor.

HB 3743 Author: Workman
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the West Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 5.

HB 3856 Author: Naishtat
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the proceedings that may be referred to and the powers of a criminal law magistrate in Travis County.

HCR 9 Author: Branch
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Jack Pope on the occasion of his 98th birthday.

HCR 49 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 03/18/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Austin Energy Green Building.

HCR 51 Author: Naishtat
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 02/24/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David's HealthCare for providing exceptional cardiovascular care.

HCR 62 Author: Workman
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 04/07/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Regents School of Austin football team on winning the 2010 TAPPS Division III state championship.

HCR 109 Author: Workman
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/09/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the Junior Marine Corps of Bedichek Middle School in Austin.

HCR 127 Author: Naishtat
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/28/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the year 2012 as the Lady Bird Johnson Centennial Year.

HCR 153 Author: Dukes
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Austin Area Urban League.

HCR 155 Author: Branch | Howard, Donna
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 05/28/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Shirley Bird Perry, senior vice president of The University of Texas at Austin.

HCR 172 Author: Hamilton
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2643.

HCR 174 Author: Truitt
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1422.

HCR 180 Author: Hughes | Eiland | Lewis | Kleinschmidt
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/17/2011 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Angus McSwain, dean emeritus of Baylor Law School.

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