Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Sen. Carlos Uresti
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/23/2024

Number of Bills: 111

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (94):
SB 300 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects.

SB 313 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/19/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of tobacco products; providing penalties.

SB 314 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/05/2013 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance with child care to students at risk of dropping out of school.

SB 315 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Strama | Alvarado | Harless | Morrison | Wu
Last Action: 05/19/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to electronic voter registration.

SB 316 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to continuing education for pharmacists regarding drug abuse and opioid drugs and an interim study regarding opioid abuse.

SB 317 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.

SB 318 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the tax exemption for permanent hotel residents.

SB 319 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the tax exemption for permanent hotel residents.

SB 363 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/11/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to prohibited exemptions from state bar examination requirements for attorneys who hold law licenses issued by certain other states.

SB 550 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the determination that a voter is deceased.

SB 551 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Nevárez
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities.

SB 552 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Nevárez
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat; authorizing a fee.

SB 553 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain high school students serving as early voting clerks in an election.

SB 768 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Naishtat
Last Action: 05/22/2013 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

SB 769 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: McClendon
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide specialized training to foster parents of certain children.

SB 770 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Deshotel
Last Action: 05/19/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against naming public property after certain elected officials and former elected officials.

SB 771 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Raymond
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to training for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 772 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Springer
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the elimination of obsolete and redundant reporting requirements for the Department of Agriculture.

SB 773 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/25/2013 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the replatting of a subdivision without vacating the preceding plat in certain municipalities.

SB 774 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 05/20/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.

SB 886 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Lewis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to extended foster care for certain young adults and the extended jurisdiction of a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving those young adults.

SB 887 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Orr
Last Action: 05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to certain correction instruments in the conveyance of real property.

SB 888 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the initial inspection period for certain vehicles.

SB 889 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Laubenberg
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the physician assistant board.

SB 890 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Nevárez
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, surcharges, and taxes.

SB 891 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Atascosa County.

SB 1744 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians.

SB 1745 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to minimum pollution removal requirements for certain stormwater discharges in the Edwards Aquifer.

SB 1746 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.

SB 1747 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Keffer | Guillen | Nevárez | Crownover
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to funding and donations for transportation projects, including projects of county energy transportation reinvestment zones.

SB 1748 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.

SB 1749 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district.

SB 1750 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to a criminal penalty for failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.

SB 1751 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the allocation of beds in and the commitment of certain persons to certain mental health facilities.

SB 1752 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to declarations for mental health treatment.

SB 1753 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to ensuring the continuation of medical assistance benefits for individuals after release or discharge from certain facilities.

SB 1754 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/23/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certification and recertification requirements for emergency services personnel.

SB 1755 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to exceptions to mental health information disclosure prohibitions.

SB 1756 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Villalba | Keffer | Ritter | Bonnen, Dennis | Guillen
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the expedited processing of certain applications for permits under the Clean Air Act; authorizing a surcharge.

SB 1757 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Zedler
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, or possession of a license plate flipper; creating an offense.

SB 1758 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Zerwas
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a task force to examine hiring and management practices of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 1759 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Lewis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the procedures for the appointment of and the duties of attorneys ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

SB 1760 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/07/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.

SB 1761 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/24/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of extraterritorial jurisdiction between certain home-rule and general-law municipalities and annexation of certain territory by the general-law municipalities.

SB 1762 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to an increase of certain credit unions' assets.

SB 1763 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to permitting requirements of groundwater conservation districts, including permits to transfer water.

SB 1787 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.

SB 1788 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the duties of the Council on Children and Families and creating a committee to advise the council on child abuse prevention issues.

SB 1789 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the stability of placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 1832 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Hilderbran
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of the juvenile board of Edwards County.

SB 1833 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Nevárez
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy tax in certain counties.

SB 1866 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/04/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain water wells by the Brewster County Groundwater Conservation District.

SCR 15 Author: Uresti | Davis | Ellis | Hinojosa | Lucio | et al.
Last Action: 04/15/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Urging Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.

SCR 28 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Guillen
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the first Tuesday in March as Texas Assisted Living Awareness Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2013.

SCR 30 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Nevárez
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Granting permission to the State of Texas to sue The University of Texas System.

SCR 45 Author: Uresti
Sponsor: Keffer
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1747.

SJR 40 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state.

SR 10 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 01/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Joining the citizens of San Antonio as they honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

SR 45 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 01/28/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jim Bob Hill of Del Rio.

SR 53 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/27/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating March 6, 2013, as Uvalde County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 76 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of Val Verde County on the occasion of Val Verde County Day at the Capitol.

SR 96 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 01/30/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Gregorio Ramirez of San Antonio.

SR 100 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 01/30/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Arturo C. Gonzalez of Del Rio.

SR 108 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Carl Pendergrass.

SR 114 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Alfredo Gutierrez, Jr., of Del Rio.

SR 190 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Briscoe Ranch Cook-off in Uvalde as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.

SR 191 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming the citizens of Crockett County on the occasion of Crockett County Day.

SR 216 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/19/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Frio County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 252 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 02/20/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating Kinney County Day.

SR 286 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating March 6, 2013, as Dimmit County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 334 Author: Uresti | Van de Putte
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frank C. Stecklein of San Antonio.

SR 335 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Hector J. Cerna for being named 2012 Citizen of the Year by the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce.

SR 346 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating March 6, 2013, as Brewster County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 375 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending San Antonio Pets Alive! on the occasion of its first anniversary.

SR 376 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Karen Martinez of San Antonio.

SR 416 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing District 19 Day and welcoming the Brewster, Atascosa, Dimmit, and Uvalde County delegations.

SR 417 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Atascosa County Day at the State Capitol.

SR 471 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Larry Gale Nelson.

SR 472 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 03/19/2013 S Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Raymond Paul Harle.

SR 572 Author: Uresti | Birdwell | Carona | Davis | Hancock | et al.
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April of 2013 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Texas.

SR 573 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SR 615 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/10/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 10, 2013, as Crystal City Day.

SR 637 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Rachel Cedillo on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 662 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the seventh class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.

SR 753 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/24/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Renee and Patrick Tarlton on the occasion of the birth of their son, Tyler Grigar Tarlton.

SR 774 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Dominguez.

SR 801 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/01/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Placido Salazar for his service to his country.

SR 802 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/01/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the San Antonio Alamo Chapter of the 1st Marine Division Association.

SR 825 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/03/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of the life of Oliver Prince Smith.

SR 999 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/16/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mary Lynn Morris on the occasion of her retirement.

SR 1039 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jason Andrew Hassay and Erika Leigh Pierson on their marriage.

SR 1077 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Berkeley Sol Capelo on the occasion of her high school graduation.

SR 1078 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Amanda Rios Arizpe for her achievements.

SR 1093 Author: Uresti
Last Action: 05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1747.

Additional Primary Authors (17):
SB 530 Author: Birdwell | Hinojosa | Uresti | Van de Putte
Sponsor: Orr | Cortez
Last Action: 05/02/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.

SB 597 Author: Birdwell | Uresti
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | Guillen | Moody
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain Operation Enduring Freedom veterans.

SB 894 Author: Whitmire | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to real property within the Capitol complex.

SB 955 Author: Schwertner | Deuell | Nelson | Uresti | Whitmire | et al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/19/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the training of certain persons in mental health first aid and assistance, the funding of mental health first aid and assistance training, and the liability of certain persons providing assistance to persons experiencing a mental health crisis.

SB 1404 Author: Patrick | Uresti
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to attendance at and completion of high school by students who are in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB 1882 Author: Zaffirini | Carona | Davis | Deuell | Ellis | et al.
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to information for legislative purposes requested under the Public Information Act.

SCR 34 Author: Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | Deuell | et al.
Sponsor: Kacal
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of West.

SR 153 Author: Rodríguez | Seliger | Uresti
Last Action: 03/05/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SR 202 Author: Van de Putte | Campbell | Uresti | Zaffirini
Last Action: 02/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing The Children's Shelter and Voices for Children of San Antonio as they host the Remember 19 Vigil.

SR 249 Author: Van de Putte | Campbell | Uresti | Zaffirini
Last Action: 02/20/2013 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 21, 2013, as Viva San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.

SR 282 Author: Van de Putte | Campbell | Uresti | Zaffirini
Last Action: 02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Saint Mary's University for its outstanding service to the City of San Antonio and the State of Texas.

SR 526 Author: Hegar | Campbell | Uresti | Van de Putte | Zaffirini
Last Action: 03/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the achievements of the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program.

SR 528 Author: Schwertner | Birdwell | Hegar | Uresti
Last Action: 03/27/2013 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing Alcoa on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

SR 622 Author: Zaffirini | Davis | Ellis | Garcia | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action: 04/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 9, 2013, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day.

SR 657 Author: Van de Putte | Campbell | Uresti | Zaffirini
Last Action: 04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the San Antonio Old Spanish Trail Centennial Celebration Association.

SR 762 Author: Campbell | Birdwell | Deuell | Duncan | Ellis | et al.
Last Action: 04/29/2013 S Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Department of Public Safety.

SR 865 Author: Zaffirini | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Davis | et al.
Last Action: 05/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Mother's Day 2013.

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