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Texas Legislature

Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored

Sen. Kelly Hancock
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2026

Number of Bills: 33

Sponsor (33):
Author:
Swanson | Muñoz, Jr. | Johnson, Ann | Bumgarner
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Gold Star family members and recipients of certain Texas military awards.
Author:
Oliverson
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to multiple employer welfare arrangements.
Author:
Guillen | Kitzman
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of certain municipal governmental requirements on an agricultural operation.
Author:
Oliverson | Martinez Fischer | Raymond | Jones, Jolanda | Plesa
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the application of balance billing prohibitions and out-of-network dispute resolution procedures to certain self-insured or self-funded employee welfare benefit plans.
Author:
Leach | Garcia
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park fees for certain veterans, active duty armed forces members, and certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.
Author:
Leach
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the use of a facsimile signature on certain public securities and related certificates.
Author:
Capriglione
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the validity of a contract for which a disclosure of interested parties is required.
Author:
King, Ken | González, Jessica
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the major events reimbursement program, including event funding eligibility, site selection organizations, and single event and single year classifications.
Author:
Oliverson | Price
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to preferred provider benefit plan out-of-pocket expense credits for payments made by an insured directly to a physician or health care provider.
Author:
Turner | Cook
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of burial spaces and abandoned plots in certain cemeteries in the possession and control of a municipality.
Author:
Frank
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to certain practices of a health maintenance organization or insurer to encourage the use of certain physicians and health care providers.
Author:
Geren
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the administration of certain functions relating to state employee leave.
Author:
Button | González, Mary | Smith | Morales, Christina | Lopez, Janie
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the workforce diploma pilot program.
Author:
Buckley | Rogers | Stucky | González, Mary | Garcia
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a service dog pilot program for certain veterans.
Author:
Cook | Frank | Noble | Capriglione | Slawson
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting a maximum age or age differential for prospective adoptive parents.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to work and family policies.
Author:
Goldman
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Benbrook Water Authority to issue bonds.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of recycling and recycled products.
Author:
Klick
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to prescription drug benefits under Medicaid and the child health plan program.
Author:
Guillen | Sherman, Sr. | Plesa | Lopez, Ray
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund.
Author:
Oliverson | Walle | Bonnen | Harless | Frank
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the statewide all payor claims database.
Author:
Thompson, Ed
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of certain fees collected for the rail safety program.
Author:
Meyer
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the required disclosure of prices by a veterinarian before providing emergency treatment to an ill or injured animal.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on a roadway laned for traffic.
Author:
Goldman
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Author:
Bumgarner
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces.
Author:
Romero, Jr. | Collier | Schatzline | Cook | Goldman
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to training on the treatment of toll project roadways during inclement weather.
Author:
Wilson
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the design and issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the military and for recipients of certain military awards.
Author:
Metcalf
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the organization and operation of the legislative branch of state government.
Author:
Bumgarner
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the office of vehicle fleet management's plan for the state's vehicle fleet.
Author:
Kitzman
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña.
Author:
Wilson
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Paying tribute to the Texas service members killed in action who are being honored at the 2023 Fallen Heroes Memorial Service.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Don Ward on his retirement as executive director of the One-Call Board of Texas.
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