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

Number of Bills: 87

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (57):
HB 213 Author: Hilderbran | Villalba | Workman | Lozano | Capriglione
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 05/24/2013 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

HB 416 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the computation of the franchise tax by a taxable entity engaged in Internet hosting.

HB 500 Author: Hilderbran | Thompson, Senfronia | Creighton | Button | Turner, Scott
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the computation of the franchise tax, including certain exclusions from the tax.

HB 750 Author: Hilderbran | Flynn | Leach
Last Action: 02/18/2013 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.

HB 1223 Author: Hilderbran | Murphy | Sheets | Harless
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to data centers from the sales and use tax.

HB 1224 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/10/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements and a registration exemption for county tax assessor-collectors.

HB 1287 Author: Hilderbran
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the contents of an application by certain persons for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the person's residence homestead.

HB 1288 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.

HB 1289 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain service costs in determining a taxable entity's taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 1475 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through payments related to petroleum and mineral interests in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 1733 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds by taxable entities engaged in the business of transporting aggregates in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 1735 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain taxable entities from a combined group for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 2145 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax.

HB 2146 Author: Hilderbran | Lucio III
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain restrictions on the mining of marl, sand, gravel, shell, or mudshell in certain protected freshwater areas.

HB 2147 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain county officers and employees in a courthouse.

HB 2148 Author: Hilderbran
Sponsor: Williams
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the motor fuel tax on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; providing penalties; imposing a tax.

HB 2168 Author: Hilderbran | Button
Last Action: 04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to exempting the first $1 million from the total revenue of certain taxable entities for purposes of the franchise tax.

HB 2224 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.

HB 3109 Author: Hilderbran | Button
Last Action: 04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the E-Z computation and rate of the franchise tax and exempting the first $1 million from the total revenue of certain taxable entities.

HB 3110 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/09/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.

HB 3111 Author: Hilderbran | Menéndez | Gonzalez, Naomi
Last Action: 05/01/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to tax credits for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.

HB 3112 Author: Hilderbran | Sheffield, Ralph
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the public notice required to be provided by certain taxing units before adopting an ad valorem tax rate.

HB 3113 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/22/2013 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the application of the exemption from the sales and use tax for property used in manufacturing.

HB 3114 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regional groundwater planning process for minor aquifers.

HB 3381 Author: Hilderbran | Sheffield, J. D.
Last Action: 04/01/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the composition of the 198th Judicial District, the creation of a judicial district composed of Edwards, Kimble, McCulloch, Mason, and Menard Counties, and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 444th Judicial District.

HB 3382 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/25/2013 H Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 3383 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/10/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural local exchange companies.

HB 3384 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/10/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for and distributions of universal service funds.

HB 3385 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/09/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.

HB 3386 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/02/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transferability of certain unused credits under the Texas Franchise Tax.

HB 3387 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/09/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certified water conservation technologies, authorizing a fee.

HB 3388 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the computation of costs of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities engaged in film or motion picture exhibition.

HB 3389 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to apportionment of the programming and subscription revenue of direct-to-home satellite service providers under the franchise tax.

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 3570 Author: Hilderbran | Button
Last Action: 04/15/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limiting the frequency of reappraisals of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 3571 Author: Hilderbran | Button
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to taxes, fees, and other amounts administered or collected by the comptroller of public accounts; lowering a tax rate.

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.

HB 3591 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/09/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to state funding to support economic development; providing for the imposition of a fee.

HB 3898 Author: Hilderbran
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 05/22/2013 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to water districts in Bandera County.

HCR 2 Author: Hilderbran | Raney | King, Tracy O. | Crownover | Larson
Sponsor: Schwertner
Last Action: 02/21/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University on winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy.

HCR 49 Author: Hilderbran | Darby | Perry | Frullo | Gonzalez, Naomi
Sponsor: Duncan
Last Action: 03/08/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2013, as Texas Tech University System Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 221 Author: Hilderbran
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 500.

HJR 143 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/21/2013 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing ad valorem taxes and limiting the rate and applicability of state and local sales and use taxes.

HJR 144 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/15/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the frequency of reappraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HJR 150 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/02/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a person to be a resident of this state for five years preceding the person's election to the Texas House of Representatives.

HR 357 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 02/21/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2013 10:05AM
Caption: Honoring Linda Uecker on her retirement as Kerr County district clerk.

HR 389 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/11/2013 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2013 9:24AM
Caption: In memory of Robert Van Bibber of Houston.

HR 1023 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 1:07PM
Caption: In memory of Houston McCoy, one of the two officers responsible for stopping the UT Tower sniper in 1966.

HR 1024 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 1:08PM
Caption: In memory of Herta B. Sokolyk of New Braunfels.

HR 1025 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 9:45AM
Caption: Commemorating the centennial of Real County.

HR 1026 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 1:07PM
Caption: In memory of Henry Earl Kilgore, Jr., of Kerrville.

HR 1027 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/03/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2013 1:06PM
Caption: In memory of James Carroll.

HR 1370 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/10/2013 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2013 9:52AM
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hilltop Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kerrville.

HR 1680 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2013 9:14AM
Caption: Honoring the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.

HR 1808 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/13/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2013 6:44PM
Caption: In memory of Bill O. Simmons of Sunrise Beach.

HR 2452 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/26/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2013 6:16PM
Caption: Commending U.S. Army Brigadier General (Ret.) Walter Schellhase for his service to the Hill Country Veterans Council.

HR 2595 Author: Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/29/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2013 8:53AM
Caption: Recognizing the rich history of Bandera.

Joint Author (30):
HB 78 Author: Simpson | Hilderbran | Thompson, Senfronia | Lucio III | Canales
Sponsor: Eltife
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for certain coins and precious metals.

HB 80 Author: Simpson | Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/10/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to official oppression; creating offenses.

HB 105 Author: Larson | Guillen | Kuempel | Price | Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/04/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.

HB 162 Author: Larson | King, Ken | Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/04/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.

HB 284 Author: Zedler | Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/25/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.

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 509 Author: Murphy | Harper-Brown | Harless | Hilderbran | Turner, Scott
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the taxes.

HB 548 Author: Turner, Chris | Moody | Flynn | Isaac | Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/08/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action.

HB 716 Author: Harper-Brown | Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/04/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.

HB 800 Author: Murphy | Alvarado | Hilderbran | Button | Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities.

HB 896 Author: Menéndez | Guillen | Hilderbran | Larson | Darby
Last Action: 04/16/2013 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to allowable transfers to the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission of proceeds from the taxes on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.

HB 1133 Author: Otto | Harless | Toth | Hilderbran
Sponsor: Estes
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services and to the exclusion of that property in certain economic development agreements.

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 1531 Author: King, Ken | Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/21/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application of certain weapons laws to certain emergency services personnel licensed to carry a concealed handgun.

HB 1653 Author: Darby | Lewis | Hilderbran | Guerra | Villalba
Last Action: 04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operations of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact waste disposal facility.

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 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 2467 Author: Murphy | Davis, John | Hilderbran
Last Action: 04/09/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; authorizing a fee.

HB 3121 Author: Harper-Brown | Ratliff | Hilderbran
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for the exemption from ad valorem taxation for aircraft parts located in this state for a limited time.

HB 3193 Author: Otto | Villarreal | Hilderbran | Thompson, Senfronia | Leach
Last Action: 05/07/2013 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to expedited binding arbitration of appraisal review board orders; repealing the fee for that form of arbitration.

HCR 1 Author: Branch | Frullo | Hilderbran
Sponsor: Carona
Last Action: 05/22/2013 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to rename the State Insurance Building Annex in the Capitol Complex the John G. Tower State Office Building.

HCR 113 Author: Vo | Hilderbran | Pitts | Thompson, Senfronia | Hunter
Last Action: 05/05/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument on the Capitol grounds recognizing Vietnamese Americans for their contributions to this state and nation.

HJR 40 Author: Larson | Guillen | Kuempel | Price | Hilderbran
Last Action: 03/04/2013 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.

HJR 62 Author: Turner, Chris | Moody | Flynn | Isaac | Hilderbran
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/28/2013 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action.

HJR 74 Author: Raymond | Hilderbran | Taylor, Van | Deshotel | Branch
Last Action: 04/29/2013 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food and medicine.

HJR 133 Author: Harper-Brown | Hilderbran
Sponsor: Deuell
Last Action: 05/28/2013 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision of this state to extend the number of days that aircraft parts that are exempt from ad valorem taxation due to their location in this state for a temporary period may be located in this state for purposes of qualifying for the tax exemption.

HJR 135 Author: Howard | Hilderbran | Larson | Guillen
Last Action: 03/19/2013 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using voluntarily paid additional fees and surcharges that are dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to prohibit using that money for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.

HR 24 Author: Raney | Otto | Hilderbran | Aycock | Dukes
Last Action: 12/10/2012 H Filed
Caption: Congratulating Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M University on winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy.

HR 251 Author: Raney | Aycock | Hilderbran | Dukes | Otto
Last Action: 02/06/2013 H Reported enrolled: Feb 6 2013 6:47PM
Caption: Honoring the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner, Johnny Manziel.

HR 1979 Author: King, Tracy O. | Hilderbran
Last Action: 05/28/2013 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2013 7:58PM
Caption: In memory of Loraine J. Haby Neuman of Hondo.

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