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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Sen. Carlos Uresti
83rd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 111

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Additional Primary Authored Bills

Author (94):
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/18/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption:
Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/19/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of tobacco products; providing penalties.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/05/2013 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance with child care to students at risk of dropping out of school.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Strama | Alvarado | Harless | Morrison | Wu
Last Action:
05/19/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Davis, Sarah
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to continuing education for pharmacists regarding drug abuse and opioid drugs and an interim study regarding opioid abuse.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/25/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/13/2013 S Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption:
Relating to the tax exemption for permanent hotel residents.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/25/2013 S Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the tax exemption for permanent hotel residents.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/11/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to prohibited exemptions from state bar examination requirements for attorneys who hold law licenses issued by certain other states.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/03/2013 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the determination that a voter is deceased.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain high school students serving as early voting clerks in an election.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Naishtat
Last Action:
05/22/2013 H Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption:
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
McClendon
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide specialized training to foster parents of certain children.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Deshotel
Last Action:
05/19/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition against naming public property after certain elected officials and former elected officials.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Raymond
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 1/1/14
Caption:
Relating to training for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Springer
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of obsolete and redundant reporting requirements for the Department of Agriculture.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/25/2013 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the replatting of a subdivision without vacating the preceding plat in certain municipalities.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/20/2013 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requiring dental support for a child subject to a child support order.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Lewis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to extended foster care for certain young adults and the extended jurisdiction of a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving those young adults.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Orr
Last Action:
05/24/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to certain correction instruments in the conveyance of real property.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/05/2013 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the initial inspection period for certain vehicles.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Laubenberg
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the physician assistant board.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, surcharges, and taxes.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/05/2013 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Atascosa County.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to license examination attempt limits for certain physicians.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/02/2013 S No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to minimum pollution removal requirements for certain stormwater discharges in the Edwards Aquifer.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to payment of out-of-network ambulatory surgery benefits by certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Keffer | Guillen | Nevárez | Crownover
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to funding and donations for transportation projects, including projects of county energy transportation reinvestment zones.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to employee caseload standards for child and adult protective services and child-care licensing services and call processing standards for certain of those services.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/02/2013 H Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption:
Relating to a criminal penalty for failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of beds in and the commitment of certain persons to certain mental health facilities.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/06/2013 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Relating to declarations for mental health treatment.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to ensuring the continuation of medical assistance benefits for individuals after release or discharge from certain facilities.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/23/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certification and recertification requirements for emergency services personnel.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to exceptions to mental health information disclosure prohibitions.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Villalba | Keffer | Ritter | Bonnen, Dennis | Guillen
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the expedited processing of certain applications for permits under the Clean Air Act; authorizing a surcharge.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Zedler
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, or possession of a license plate flipper; creating an offense.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Zerwas
Last Action:
05/21/2013 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a task force to examine hiring and management practices of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Lewis
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the procedures for the appointment of and the duties of attorneys ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/07/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/24/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of extraterritorial jurisdiction between certain home-rule and general-law municipalities and annexation of certain territory by the general-law municipalities.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to an increase of certain credit unions' assets.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to permitting requirements of groundwater conservation districts, including permits to transfer water.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; providing penalties.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the duties of the Council on Children and Families and creating a committee to advise the council on child abuse prevention issues.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the stability of placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Hilderbran
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the operation of the juvenile board of Edwards County.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy tax in certain counties.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/04/2013 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain water wells by the Brewster County Groundwater Conservation District.
Author:
Uresti | Davis | Ellis | Hinojosa | Lucio | et al.
Last Action:
04/15/2013 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Urging Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Guillen
Last Action:
05/25/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating the first Tuesday in March as Texas Assisted Living Awareness Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2013.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Nevárez
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Granting permission to the State of Texas to sue The University of Texas System.
Author:
Uresti
Sponsor:
Keffer
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1747.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/05/2013 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
01/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Joining the citizens of San Antonio as they honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
01/28/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Jim Bob Hill of Del Rio.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/27/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Celebrating March 6, 2013, as Uvalde County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the citizens of Val Verde County on the occasion of Val Verde County Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
01/30/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Gregorio Ramirez of San Antonio.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
01/30/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Arturo C. Gonzalez of Del Rio.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Carl Pendergrass.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Alfredo Gutierrez, Jr., of Del Rio.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Briscoe Ranch Cook-off in Uvalde as a Texas State Barbecue Championship competition.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/12/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Welcoming the citizens of Crockett County on the occasion of Crockett County Day.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/19/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing February 19, 2013, as Frio County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
02/20/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Celebrating Kinney County Day.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/05/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Celebrating March 6, 2013, as Dimmit County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Uresti | Van de Putte
Last Action:
03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Frank C. Stecklein of San Antonio.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Congratulating Hector J. Cerna for being named 2012 Citizen of the Year by the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Celebrating March 6, 2013, as Brewster County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending San Antonio Pets Alive! on the occasion of its first anniversary.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/04/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Karen Martinez of San Antonio.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing District 19 Day and welcoming the Brewster, Atascosa, Dimmit, and Uvalde County delegations.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/06/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing March 6, 2013, as Atascosa County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/18/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of Larry Gale Nelson.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
03/19/2013 S Printed in full
Caption:
In memory of Raymond Paul Harle.
Author:
Uresti | Birdwell | Carona | Davis | Hancock | et al.
Last Action:
04/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April of 2013 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Texas.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/02/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/10/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 10, 2013, as Crystal City Day.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/11/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Rachel Cedillo on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the seventh class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/24/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Renee and Patrick Tarlton on the occasion of the birth of their son, Tyler Grigar Tarlton.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
04/29/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of James Dominguez.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/01/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Placido Salazar for his service to his country.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/01/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the San Antonio Alamo Chapter of the 1st Marine Division Association.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/03/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
In memory of the life of Oliver Prince Smith.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/16/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Mary Lynn Morris on the occasion of her retirement.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/22/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Jason Andrew Hassay and Erika Leigh Pierson on their marriage.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Berkeley Sol Capelo on the occasion of her high school graduation.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Amanda Rios Arizpe for her achievements.
Author:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/26/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1747.
Additional Primary Authors (17):
Author:
Birdwell | Hinojosa | Uresti | Van de Putte
Sponsor:
Orr | Cortez
Last Action:
05/02/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates.
Author:
Birdwell | Uresti
Sponsor:
Taylor, Van | Guillen | Moody
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective on 9/1/13
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain Operation Enduring Freedom veterans.
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:
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:
Patrick | Uresti
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/14/2013 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to attendance at and completion of high school by students who are in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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:
Rodríguez | Seliger | Uresti
Last Action:
03/05/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Author:
Van de Putte | Campbell | Uresti | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/13/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing The Children's Shelter and Voices for Children of San Antonio as they host the Remember 19 Vigil.
Author:
Van de Putte | Campbell | Uresti | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/20/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing February 21, 2013, as Viva San Antonio Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Van de Putte | Campbell | Uresti | Zaffirini
Last Action:
02/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing Saint Mary's University for its outstanding service to the City of San Antonio and the State of Texas.
Author:
Hegar | Campbell | Uresti | Van de Putte | Zaffirini
Last Action:
03/25/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing the achievements of the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program.
Author:
Schwertner | Birdwell | Hegar | Uresti
Last Action:
03/27/2013 S Again read
Caption:
Recognizing Alcoa on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Author:
Zaffirini | Davis | Ellis | Garcia | Hinojosa | et al.
Last Action:
04/09/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Recognizing April 9, 2013, as Blue Ribbon Lobby Day.
Author:
Van de Putte | Campbell | Uresti | Zaffirini
Last Action:
04/15/2013 S Reported enrolled
Caption:
Commending the San Antonio Old Spanish Trail Centennial Celebration Association.
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:
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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