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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Charles Schwertner
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 122

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (103):
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a utilization review process for managed care organizations participating in the STAR + PLUS Medicaid managed care program.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Sheffield, J. D.
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the recording of an informal settlement conference to resolve a complaint to the Texas Medical Board against a physician.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Davis, Sarah
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to complaints filed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing fees.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Pitts
Last Action:
05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving theft or involving fraud or other deceptive practices.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Eiland
Last Action:
05/25/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/15/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 15 2013 7:06PM
Caption:
Relating to use of telemedicine in certain trauma facilities.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/26/2013 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption:
Relating to a study regarding the fiscal effect of tax-exempt state property on school districts.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/05/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
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.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/12/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Davis, John
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the use of maximum allowable cost lists under a Medicaid managed care pharmacy benefit plan.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/11/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 11 2013 6:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the temporary licensing of a dentist who performs voluntary charity care.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Otto
Last Action:
05/18/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of certain state property in Walker County from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to the board of regents of the Texas State University System.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Darby
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain economic development programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/12/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to meetings of the Medicaid and Public Assistance Fraud Oversight Task Force.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/29/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to an animal identification program.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Lewis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to referral of disputes for alternative dispute resolution, including victim-directed referrals; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/16/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Aycock
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the regulation and practice of veterinary medicine; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Otto
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/04/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 4 2013 5:06PM
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that students at an open-enrollment charter school recite the pledges of allegiance to the United States flag and the state flag.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Murphy | Deshotel
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/04/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the frequency of the release of questions and answer keys to state assessment instruments administered in public schools.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/15/2013 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to training regarding fire safety inspections required by law.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst | Naishtat
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the training of employees of certain covered entities.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst | Naishtat
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the notification of individuals following a breach of security of computerized data.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/29/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 29 2013 11:53PM
Caption:
Relating to the cost effects of expanding eligibility for medical assistance under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/10/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 10 2013 2:10PM
Caption:
Relating to the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Rock Prairie Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Rock Prairie Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Referred to Special Purpose Districts
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Leander TODD Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Williamson County; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/17/2013 H Referred to Special Purpose Districts
Caption:
Relating to the period for confirmation of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21.
Author:
Schwertner
Sponsor:
Farney
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating pecan pie as the official State Pie of Texas.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/29/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: Apr 29 2013 2:20PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the reduction of amounts paid by Texans to provide health care to the uninsured if Medicaid eligibility is expanded in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; requiring hospital district and county tax rate reductions.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Johnny Manziel for winning the 2012 Heisman Trophy.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Luke Joeckel for winning the 2012 Outland Trophy.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
01/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing January 23, 2013, as Grimes County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
01/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the participants in the Tall XIII class of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
01/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the C. H. Yoe High School Yoemen football team from Cameron for winning a state championship title.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
01/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Navasota High School Rattlers football team for winning a state championship title.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
01/28/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves football team for winning a state championship title.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
01/28/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Margaret Christine Laws Holcombe of Cameron.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/23/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing April 23, 2013, as Hutto Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/05/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Congratulating Willie Fritz of Sam Houston State University for being named the 2012 Liberty Mutual NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Coach of the Year.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/06/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing February 6, 2013, as Bryan-College Station Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/06/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program for its service to the state.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/05/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing the members of the Chancellor's Student Advisory Council of The Texas A&M University System.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/26/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Proclaiming February 26, 2013, Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Kensen Shi for being named the individual winner of the Siemens Foundation's annual mathematics, science, and technology competition.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Round Rock Independent School District on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jeffery Musgrave for receiving the Bronze Star with Valor Device and the Purple Heart.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Granger Independent School District on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the veterans of the Tet Offensive.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming the 2013 Class of Leadership Round Rock on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commemorating the dedication of the statue of Texas Ranger Frank Hamer in Navasota.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/19/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Dick and Maxine Anderson of Georgetown on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the members of the United States Navy Armed Guard for their service to this nation.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Gregory Wade Pickard of Bryan and College Station.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
02/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Eric D. Wallace of Marlin, College Station, and Bryan.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Mexia High School Lady Cats basketball team for winning a state championship title.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Centerville High School Lady Tigers basketball team for advancing to the state tournament semifinals.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating the Georgetown High School Lady Eagles basketball team for winning a state championship title.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Valerie Covey of Williamson County for receiving the Road Hand Award from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Cody Michael Powell for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing July 1 through July 4, 2013, as the Texas Family Reunion.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing United Way of Williamson County for its service.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the members of the Grimes County Republican Women.
Author:
Schwertner | Birdwell | Hegar | Uresti
Last Action:
03/27/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Alcoa on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Richard Louis Sieggreen IV for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending Lucas Hiney for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/03/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Williamson County Republican Women for its civic engagement.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/03/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Georgetown Area Republican Women for its accomplishments.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 23, 2013, as Williamson County Day.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Cash and Esther Harper on the occasion of their 60th anniversary.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the City of College Station on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming students from Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars school.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Nicole Hagerty for her selection as 2013 Region 13 Assistant Principal of the Year.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Republican Women of Brazos Valley for its service.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Wade Wilson.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Walker County Republican Women.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Joseph Stephen Rosenberger on receiving the Congressional Award Gold Medal.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of the life of Scott Hamilton Burgess.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Nathan Beyers.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Charles L. Price III.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Chris W. Hulen on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Victor and Modene Marek on the occasion of their 50th anniversary.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Leon High School Lady Cougars volleyball team for winning a state championship.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of the life of Alex Hernandez III.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/23/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of the life of Paul A. Rivera.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
04/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending William Crockett Hughes for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing G. Kemble Bennett for his contributions to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Adam Huckstep-LaPorte.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/10/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Round Rock on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of H. Frank Simpson.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ed Olson on the occasion of his 95th birthday.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Louis M. McCormick on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Ruby Howell on the occasion of her high school graduation.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/21/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Thomas J. "Jiggs" Singley.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Neva and Edwin LeBreton on the occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Bill Shaffer on the occasion of his retirement.
Author:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Brian Keith Lundy, Jr.
Additional Primary Authors (19):
Author:
Birdwell | Campbell | Deuell | Eltife | Estes | et al.
Last Action:
01/29/2013 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education.
Author:
Deuell | Campbell | Schwertner
Last Action:
04/24/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.
Author:
Deuell | Carona | Davis | Eltife | Hancock | et al.
Last Action:
05/06/2013 S Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Caption:
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities.
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.
Author:
Watson | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Dale
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the provision of emergency services in the Williamson-Travis Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1F.
Author:
Watson | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Dale
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the provision of emergency services in the Williamson-Travis Counties Water Control and Improvement District No. 1G.
Author:
Watson | Schwertner
Sponsor:
Dale
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the provision of emergency services in the Bella Vista Municipal Utility District.
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.
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.
Author:
Nelson | Campbell | Deuell | Schwertner
Last Action:
02/05/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Welcoming the members of the Texas Medical Association to the Texas Capitol.
Author:
Zaffirini | Campbell | Carona | Eltife | Hegar | et al.
Last Action:
02/05/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 5, 2013, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Watson | Schwertner
Last Action:
02/27/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jesús H. Chávez on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the Round Rock Independent School District.
Author:
Hancock | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 4, 2013, as Texas Young Republican Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Fraser | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
04/18/2013 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Deborah "Borah" Van Dormolen.
Author:
Hancock | Birdwell | Campbell | Carona | Deuell | et al.
Last Action:
04/17/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the High School Republicans of Texas.
Author:
Campbell | Birdwell | Deuell | Duncan | Ellis | et al.
Last Action:
04/29/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Nichols | Schwertner
Last Action:
05/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Wade Wilson.
Author:
Hegar | Deuell | Fraser | Hancock | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
05/08/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas A&M University Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and the Public Policy Internship Program and the interns for the 83rd legislative session.
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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