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

Number of Bills: 58

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (45):
HB 677 Author: Geren | Frullo | Price | Orr | Kuempel
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation and enforcement of dam safety by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 893 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public entertainment facilities.

HB 1160 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the transfer of a certificate of convenience and necessity in certain municipalities.

HB 1242 Author: Geren | Carter
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a judge to impose a period of confinement in a county jail for a violation of a condition of community supervision.

HB 1307 Author: Geren | Ritter | Flynn | Pitts | Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.

HB 1422 Author: Geren | Canales
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the reporting in a lobbyist registration of certain persons from whom compensation or reimbursement is received.

HB 1538 Author: Geren | Gonzalez, Naomi | Guerra | Gooden | Herrero
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

HB 1603 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/21/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to enhance and upgrade convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, multiuse facilities, and related infrastructure in certain municipalities.

HB 1769 Author: Geren | Bohac | Raymond
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain metal dealers; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 2251 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 2253 Author: Geren | King, Phil | Rodriguez, Eddie | Branch
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to compensation for commissioned peace officers employed by the attorney general.

HB 2254 Author: Geren | Guillen | Clardy
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to apprenticeship requirements for occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience.

HB 2255 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain payments by motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors from motor vehicle dealers.

HB 2377 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/16/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the use of legislatively produced audio or visual materials; providing penalties.

HB 2378 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to applications for certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses.

HB 2536 Author: Geren | Capriglione
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of certain regional transportation authority subregional boards.

HB 2537 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 05/22/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to production requirements for holders of winery permits.

HB 2805 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/17/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.

HB 2806 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to delinquent payment of an alcoholic beverage retailer's account for liquor.

HB 2807 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the purchase of alcoholic beverages by mixed beverage and private club permittees from local distributors.

HB 3304 Author: Geren | Bonnen, Dennis | Bohac
Last Action: 04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to registration of a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in a violation detected by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system.

HB 3305 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 3306 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/25/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverage seller training programs.

HB 3307 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Watson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the manufacture of malt beverages, including under alternating brewery proprietorship and contract brewing arrangements.

HB 3344 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to importation of liquor by local distributors.

HB 3345 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption: Relating to prohibited discrimination in the sale of distilled spirits to holders of wholesaler's permits.

HB 3900 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Tarrant Regional Water District.

HCR 27 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 01/31/2013 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, and ending on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.

HCR 43 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint interim joint committees.

HCR 209 Author: Geren
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the Global War on Terrorism, commemorating Memorial Day 2013, and paying tribute to all those who have died in the service of the United States.

HR 1 Author: Geren
Last Action: 01/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 8 2013 7:41PM
Caption: Granting privileges of the floor for the house.

HR 3 Author: Geren
Last Action: 01/09/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 9 2013 4:52PM
Caption: Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 83rd Legislature.

HR 70 Author: Geren
Last Action: 01/14/2013 H Reported enrolled: Jan 14 2013 12:15PM
Caption: In memory of Michael W. McKinney of Austin.

HR 271 Author: Geren
Last Action: 02/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2013 8:44PM
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2013, as Association of Texas Professional Educators Day at the State Capitol.

HR 407 Author: Geren
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 12:12PM
Caption: In memory of Ruth Carter Stevenson of Fort Worth.

HR 883 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 1:02PM
Caption: In memory of Elijah Matthew Anderson of Fort Worth.

HR 1126 Author: Geren | Goldman
Last Action: 04/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2013 9:54AM
Caption: In memory of Van Cliburn of Fort Worth.

HR 1127 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/12/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2013 9:48AM
Caption: In memory of Nancy Lee Muse Bass of Fort Worth.

HR 1154 Author: Geren
Last Action: 04/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2013 10:13AM
Caption: In memory of Ruth Walker Polan of Nixon.

HR 1800 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 3 2013 4:22PM
Caption: Commending the Department of Public Safety on its commitment to protecting and serving the citizens of Texas.

HR 1812 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/06/2013 H Referred to House Administration
Caption: Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.

HR 1813 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:53PM
Caption: Electing the children of house members to the office of mascot.

HR 2006 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2013 6:42PM
Caption: Designating the grandchildren of house members as honorary mascots.

HR 2436 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/22/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2013 5:32PM
Caption: Honoring house parliamentarian and special counsel Chris Griesel and the staff of the house parliamentarian's office for their significant contributions to the 83rd Regular Session.

HR 2560 Author: Geren
Last Action: 05/23/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2013 6:38PM
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1160.

Joint Author (13):
HB 15 Author: Kolkhorst | Coleman | Zerwas | Geren | Cortez
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal services.

HB 34 Author: Menéndez | Anchia | Geren | Walle
Last Action: 05/15/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages on certain premises; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.

HB 220 Author: Price | Herrero | Geren | Thompson, Senfronia | Moody
Sponsor: Huffman
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.

HB 410 Author: King, Phil | Goldman | Geren | Crownover
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the administration and operation of the appellate judicial system for the Second Court of Appeals District; changing an appellate judicial system court costs fee in certain counties.

HB 897 Author: Zerwas | Geren | Isaac
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation in secondary education curriculum.

HB 1878 Author: McClendon | Riddle | Geren
Last Action: 05/10/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund and the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and for congestion mitigation projects.

HB 1917 Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | Geren
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverage advertising on the outside of certain vehicles.

HB 2311 Author: Kacal | Ashby | Geren | Guerra | White
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 05/25/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an animal identification program.

HB 2604 Author: Naishtat | Geren
Last Action: 03/27/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the renewal and extension and modification of a 99-year lease of certain state property to the City of Austin.

HB 3720 Author: Martinez Fischer | Geren | Keffer
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to certain limitations on a journalist's qualified privilege not to testify.

HB 3808 Author: Farney | Geren | Patrick, Diane | Alonzo
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to evaluating the performance, including computing dropout and completion rates, of public schools designated as dropout recovery schools.

HCR 97 Author: Button | Davis, Yvonne | Branch | Geren | Anchia
Last Action: 05/09/2013 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Designating the North Central Texas Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Area as the official Texas Connectivity Hub.

HR 338 Author: Goldman | Geren | Kacal | Klick | Kolkhorst
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2013 6:40PM
Caption: Welcoming the Texas Christian University Student Government Association to the State Capitol.

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