Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Number of Bills: 57Sponsor (57):
Author:
Farias | Ratliff | Menéndez | Guerra
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
Author:
Guillen | Springer
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to requiring notice of a hotel's firearms policy and other guest policies; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to electronically filing any court document in a criminal case in Hidalgo County.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guillen | Canales | Guerra
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the recognition of a portion of U.S. Highway 83 as a memorial to Trooper Eduardo Chavez.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guerra
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by a certain regional mobility authority for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Lozano | Hughes
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the location of early voting polling places for elections held on the November uniform election date by a political subdivision.
Author:
Cortez | Alvarado | Naishtat
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the ability of a tenant representative to serve as a commissioner of a local housing authority.
Author:
Longoria
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the types of entities that are considered municipal water suppliers for purposes of the law governing the effect of the subdivision of certain land on certain irrigation water rights.
Author:
Smith | Reynolds
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to permitting of greenhouse gas emissions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; limiting the amount of a fee.
Author:
Lucio III | Isaac | Farrar | Villarreal | Herrero
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/21/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating an offense.
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.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of the Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 19; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Author:
Oliveira | Branch | Canales | Guerra | Longoria
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/16/2013 H Senate Amendments Analysis distributed: May 16 2013 5:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a new university in South Texas within The University of Texas System.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III | Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation of Texas Task Force 1 Type 3 Rio Grande Valley and authorizing the creation of a Texas Task Force 2 by certain municipalities.
Author:
Lozano | Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/20/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2013 5:21PM
Caption:
Relating to the payment of restitution for the taking of wildlife resources without the property owner's consent.
Author:
Hunter
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the power of the Nueces County Road District No. 4 to lease or sell land.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Caption:
Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing body of certain home-rule municipalities.
Author:
Murphy
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/16/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the definition of and required disclosures on political advertising.
Author:
King, Tracy O.
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to certain regulatory programs administered by the Department of Agriculture; providing penalties; imposing fees.
Author:
Harless | Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to notice provided when a bail bond surety is in default.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Kacal | Nevárez | Cortez | Menéndez
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
Author:
Longoria | Thompson, Senfronia | Burnam | Hughes | Rose
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to certain procedures for defendants who successfully complete a period of state jail felony community supervision.
Author:
King, Tracy O.
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to fever tick eradication; creating a penalty.
Author:
Lucio III
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality to confiscate packaged fireworks; providing an affirmative defense for possessing fireworks in certain circumstances.
Author:
Dutton
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to a switchblade knife.
Author:
Anchia | Alvarado
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded to at-risk developments.
Author:
Murphy
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the enterprise zone program.
Author:
Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract for the collection of certain amounts; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to a written statement made by an accused as a result of custodial interrogation.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of roadside vendors and solicitors in certain counties.
Author:
Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Muñoz, Jr. | Canales
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the designation of the part of U.S. Highway 83 Business in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties as a portion of the national Purple Heart Trail.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the sale and advertisement of portable fire extinguishers.
Author:
Herrero
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/17/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 17 2013 5:24PM
Caption:
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a county tax assessor-collector.
Author:
Herrero
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for violating certain rules or permit terms under a permit to trap, transport, and transplant certain animals.
Author:
Button | Otto | Bohac | Strama | Ashby
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/20/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 20 2013 12:40PM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain political subdivision corporations.
Author:
Miller, Rick | Zedler | Harless | Menéndez | Riddle
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/17/2013 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 17 2013 8:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the display of the Honor and Remember flag.
Author:
Otto | Turner, Sylvester | Howard | Zerwas
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to imposing a fee on the sale of cigarettes and cigarette tobacco products manufactured by certain companies; providing penalties.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Guillen | Isaac
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to eligibility of municipalities to participate in the historic courthouse preservation and maintenance programs administered by the Texas Historical Commission.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Office of Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a feasibility report on the creation of a border agricultural inspection training program.
Author:
Coleman
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to audit requirements of certain emergency services districts.
Author:
Coleman
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/17/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a civil penalty on owners of certain motor vehicles parked on a highway under the jurisdiction of the municipality that do not display a valid registration insignia or inspection certificate.
Author:
Coleman
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to powers, duties, and services of entities serving counties and county residents.
Author:
Coleman
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to expenditures made by emergency services districts.
Author:
Coleman
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the recording and indexing of property owners' association management certificates in the county real property records.
Author:
Herrero | Hunter
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 358 as the Peace Officers Memorial Highway.
Author:
Canales | Guerra
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending Ciro Treviño on his legacy of public service.
Author:
Lucio III | Guerra | Oliveira | Longoria | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Urging the U.S. Department of State to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources and that it make required water deliveries to the United States a priority.
Author:
Hunter | Herrero | Lozano | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the development and potential economic impact of a cruise industry on the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties.
Author:
Hunter | Price
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study education policy as it relates to developing a skilled workforce.
Author:
Canales | Guerra | Longoria
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/10/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Judge Noe Gonzalez of the 370th District Court in Hidalgo County for his professional achievements and civic contributions.
Author:
Gutierrez | Martinez Fischer
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Declaring May 15, 2013, as Ramon Ayala Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Coleman
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
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. 3793.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr.
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/23/2013 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a home-rule municipality to provide in its charter the procedure to fill a vacancy on its governing body for which the unexpired term is 12 months or less.
Author:
Guerra | Muñoz, Jr. | Longoria | Canales | Martinez, "Mando"
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/21/2013 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the constitutional provision authorizing the creation of a hospital district in Hidalgo County.