Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Craig Eiland
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2024

Number of Bills: 111

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (93):
HB 620 Author: Eiland | Sheffield, J. D.
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.

HB 621 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 02/25/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.

HB 622 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the report by the General Land Office to the legislature on the effectiveness of the coastal management program.

HB 623 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 02/14/2013 H Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for the ports of Galveston County.

HB 835 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.

HB 836 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to permits for oversize and overweight vehicles in a certain county.

HB 837 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/26/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to credit to certain ceding insurers for reinsurance ceded to certain certified assuming insurers.

HB 1036 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 02/20/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers; imposing penalties; imposing and authorizing fees.

HB 1037 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/01/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the placement on the ballot of the opportunity to cast a straight-party vote.

HB 1038 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

HB 1039 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.

HB 1044 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; creating an offense.

HB 1478 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the selection of certain members of the board of directors of an appraisal district.

HB 1656 Author: Eiland | Zerwas
Last Action: 04/11/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding for emergency medical air transportation provided to patients enrolled in the state Medicaid program; imposing a surcharge.

HB 1897 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.

HB 1898 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requiring certain residential property insurers to adjust certain claims under Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policies; imposing fees.

HB 1899 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance.

HB 1900 Author: Eiland | Hilderbran | Kleinschmidt | Alvarado | Morrison
Last Action: 04/01/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting certain amounts charged for certain cable television services from the sales and use tax.

HB 1901 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/04/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.

HB 1902 Author: Eiland | Sheets
Last Action: 04/24/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the refund of unearned premium for a personal automobile or residential property insurance policy.

HB 1903 Author: Eiland | Harless | Ritter
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the allocation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.

HB 1904 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the payment of an attorney ad litem appointed to represent a defendant in a delinquent tax suit.

HB 1905 Author: Eiland | Sheets
Last Action: 04/24/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to certain promotional practices not considered to be prohibited discrimination, rebates, or inducements in insurance.

HB 1906 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to insurers' duty to provide information in a fraud investigation.

HB 1907 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/04/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to review by the office of public insurance counsel of rate filings by health benefit plan issuers.

HB 1908 Author: Eiland | Hilderbran
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to sports and community venue projects.

HB 1909 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to surplus lines insurance.

HB 1919 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the defenses to prosecution of certain gambling offenses.

HB 1924 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/01/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the implementation of certain technology in the Health and Human Services Commission's claims processing procedures to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicaid and child health plan programs.

HB 2162 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/26/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain nonemergency ambulance transportation services.

HB 2163 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to an annual assessment on insurers for the examination of insurers; imposing an assessment.

HB 2164 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the delegation of authority by the governing body of a political subdivision during a disaster.

HB 2165 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/23/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of certain nonresident individuals to hold a surplus lines agent license.

HB 2383 Author: Eiland | Goldman | Toth | Price
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to life settlement contracts for the payment of long-term care services and support and the consideration of a life insurance policy in determining eligibility for medical assistance.

HB 2543 Author: Eiland | Otto
Last Action: 04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to changing the manner in which the tax on mixed beverages is imposed.

HB 2713 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/18/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to making auxiliary and institutional funds of a state institution of higher education subject to legislative appropriation.

HB 2714 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to a waiver of sovereign immunity by public institutions of higher education with respect to certain contracts paid using institutional funds.

HB 2715 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to institutional funds held by public institutions of higher education in this state.

HB 2716 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/30/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the investment authority of certain independent school districts.

HB 2717 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an insurer that establishes or significantly expands physical operations in this state; authorizing a premium tax credit.

HB 3451 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the formation, operation, and authority to engage in business of insurance companies and other entities regulated under the Insurance Code; restructuring or changing fees.

HB 3452 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain Medicaid reimbursement disputes.

HB 3453 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use by insurers of a standard residential property insurance policy form.

HB 3454 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain insurance entities.

HB 3455 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to access to pharmaceutical care under certain health benefit plans.

HB 3456 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to reimbursement rates paid to certain pharmacies in connection with health benefit plans.

HB 3457 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the filing of certain medical information as evidence in civil and criminal proceedings.

HB 3458 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the offense of evading arrest or detention.

HB 3459 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Taylor
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to access to and protection of certain coastal areas.

HB 3460 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain information be reported to the Texas Department of Insurance and the confidentiality of that information.

HB 3554 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Insurance
Caption: Relating to the business of travel insurance; authorizing penalties.

HB 3555 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 03/20/2013 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the use of a public school student's performance on an end-of-course assessment instrument in determining the student's final grade for the course.

HCR 31 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Taylor
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating the Kemp's ridley sea turtle as the official State Sea Turtle of Texas.

HCR 107 Author: Eiland
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating George P. Mitchell on his receipt of a History-Making Texan Award from the Texas State History Museum Foundation.

HR 101 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 01/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 14 2013 1:57PM
Caption: Honoring the Oak Ridge Boys on the occasion of their 40th anniversary tour.

HR 289 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2013 6:08PM
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 337 Author: Eiland | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action: 02/05/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 5 2013 9:07PM
Caption: Welcoming students from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to the State Capitol.

HR 358 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 02/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2013 4:26PM
Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Texas Physical Therapy Day at the State Capitol.

HR 1890 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 2:41PM
Caption: Congratulating Robert Chase Bossert of Jamaica Beach on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 1895 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/16/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2013 2:39PM
Caption: Expressing support for chronic care coordination and encouraging the adoption of evidence-based strategies to prevent, postpone, and treat chronic diseases.

HR 2059 Author: Eiland | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 5:58PM
Caption: Congratulating Dick and Horacene Daugird on being named the 2013 Citizens of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2060 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 11:15AM
Caption: Congratulating Rick Wade of League City on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2061 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2013 9:15AM
Caption: Congratulating Jaree Hefner of Santa Fe, Texas, on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2062 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/20/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2013 9:17AM
Caption: Congratulating Hilda Torres of Texas City on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2063 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:59PM
Caption: Congratulating Scott Lyons of San Leon on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2064 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:32PM
Caption: Congratulating Clayton Summerall-McNabb of Dickinson on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2080 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:39PM
Caption: Congratulating John Roberts of Santa Fe, Texas, on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2081 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 8:13PM
Caption: Congratulating Armando Trevino of Ball High School on being named Teacher of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2082 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:25PM
Caption: Congratulating the Galveston County Sheriff's Office Mental Health Division on earning the Community Champion Award from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2083 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 2:43PM
Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas Medical Branch on being named the 2013 Employer of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2084 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 3:29PM
Caption: Congratulating Greg Smith on his designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2085 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 4:41PM
Caption: Congratulating Steve Mataro on his designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2086 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 2:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Mark Ciavaglia on his designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2087 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 4:42PM
Caption: Congratulating Angela Brown on her designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2088 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 2:44PM
Caption: Congratulating Vera Bell-Gary on her designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2089 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 3:18PM
Caption: Congratulating Alex Arce of Dickinson High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2090 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:38PM
Caption: Congratulating Bridgette Bourgeois of Bay Area Christian School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2091 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 2:46PM
Caption: Congratulating Andrew Edoimioya of Clear Falls High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2092 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 3:01PM
Caption: Congratulating Heather Foskit of Clear Springs High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2093 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 2:45PM
Caption: Congratulating Joshua George of Hitchcock High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2094 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 2:58PM
Caption: Congratulating Shelby Gonzales of Texas City High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2095 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:32PM
Caption: Congratulating Karmina Martinez-Ruiz of Friendswood High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2096 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 8:18PM
Caption: Congratulating Benjamin Pilgrim of Clear Creek High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2097 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 8:20PM
Caption: Congratulating Chris Reitmeyer of O'Connell College Preparatory School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2098 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:20PM
Caption: Congratulating Felicia Rogers of La Marque High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2099 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:11PM
Caption: Congratulating Cody VanZandt of High Island High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2100 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:28PM
Caption: Congratulating Jared Weaver of Ball High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2101 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:34PM
Caption: Congratulating Stephen Zapata of Santa Fe High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2102 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:34PM
Caption: Congratulating Ray Valdez Zavalla of Premier Learning Academy on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2698 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 4:47PM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Henry Earl Kilgore, Jr., of Kerrville.

HR 2713 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 11:52PM
Caption: Congratulating Ida M. Wilson Langham of Galveston on her 80th birthday.

HR 3007 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 6:37PM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3459.

HR 3178 Author: Eiland
Last Action: 05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 9:50AM
Caption: Congratulating James Mitchell Jackson, Sr., of Galveston on his 80th birthday.

Joint Author (18):
HB 308 Author: Bohac | Raymond | Orr | Eiland | Villarreal
Sponsor: Nichols
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a school district's recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations.

HB 414 Author: Button | Hilderbran | Murphy | Eiland | Otto
Last Action: 03/18/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.

HB 561 Author: Workman | Eiland | Naishtat
Sponsor: Seliger
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an exemption for land owned by a school from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.

HB 1310 Author: Button | Bohac | Gonzalez, Naomi | Paddie | Eiland
Sponsor: Paxton
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption: Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of the cost of certain vaccines for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 1358 Author: Hunter | Cook | Eiland | Kleinschmidt | Muñoz, Jr.
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to procedures for certain audits of pharmacists and pharmacies.

HB 1869 Author: Price | Creighton | King, Phil | Eiland | Clardy
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to contractual subrogation and other recovery rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers.

HB 2350 Author: Hunter | Eiland | Deshotel | Lucio III | Lozano
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain property insurance coverage available through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and other entities, the operation of those entities, and activities to pay and reduce losses under that coverage.

HB 2351 Author: Hunter | Eiland | Lucio III | Morrison | Lozano
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 2352 Author: Hunter | Eiland | Lucio III | Morrison | Lozano
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to catastrophe preparedness in the seacoast territories of this state; authorizing assessments, surcharges, and fees.

HB 2452 Author: Bonnen, Dennis | Eiland | Thompson, Ed | Bonnen, Greg | Ritter
Last Action: 04/29/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a watermaster for the Brazos River Basin; providing for a limitation on certain fees.

HB 2693 Author: Sheets | Sheffield, Ralph | Eiland | Smithee | Anderson
Last Action: 04/30/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to voluntary registration and regulation of roofing contractors; providing criminal penalties; authorizing a fee.

HB 2843 Author: Sheets | Lewis | Eiland
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an objection of a defendant physician or health care provider to an expert report filed in a health care liability claim.

HB 3276 Author: Simmons | Bonnen, Greg | Eiland
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the coverage by certain health benefit plans for the screening and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

HB 3390 Author: Hilderbran | Murphy | Eiland | Davis, John | Oliveira
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; imposing a penalty.

HB 3572 Author: Hilderbran | Eiland | Otto | Bohac | Alvarado
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of taxes on mixed beverages; imposing a tax on sales of mixed beverages; decreasing the rate of the current tax on mixed beverages.

HCR 10 Author: Davis, Sarah | Phillips | Eiland | Davis, John | Leach
Sponsor: Birdwell
Last Action: 03/28/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Robert Griffin III on winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy.

HJR 110 Author: Isaac | Harper-Brown | Fletcher | Callegari | Eiland
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.

HR 517 Author: Naishtat | Eiland
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 12:15PM
Caption: Honoring Lucy Nazro on her retirement as the head of St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin.

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