Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Rep. Jaime Capelo
78th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 59

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (46):
SB 40 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/28/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to an immunization education program established by the Texas Department of Health.

SB 43 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/15/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain immunization programs.

SB 59 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/25/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the management of behavior of residents of certain facilities.

SB 144 Author: Averitt
Sponsor: Capelo | Truitt | Zedler | Naishtat | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain information be provided to health care practitioners regarding the use and abuse of certain drugs.

SB 153 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the name, composition, and continuation of the work group created for implementation of the voucher payment program for certain persons with disabilities.

SB 160 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Naishtat | Zedler | Coleman | McReynolds
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to education relating to human organ donation.

SB 161 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Truitt | Zedler | Naishtat | Coleman
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the regulation and enforcement of certain licensing programs by the Texas Department of Health; providing administrative, civil, and criminal penalties.

SB 162 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Truitt | Naishtat | Zedler | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to sanctions imposed against certain facilities by the Texas Department of Health.

SB 330 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 04/10/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to access to certain private medical information.

SB 333 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Capelo | Zedler | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to a chemical dependency counselor or counselor intern.

SB 355 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/23/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to public health preparedness; providing criminal penalties.

SB 356 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to forensic anthropologists and to an inquest when a body part is found.

SB 381 Author: Armbrister
Sponsor: Capelo | Naishtat | Zedler | Coleman
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to food manufacturer and food wholesaler licensing requirements under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

SB 399 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/27/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain reports required to be filed in connection with certain diseases or other public health conditions.

SB 401 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Capelo | Naishtat | Zedler | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to testing certain public safety personnel for accidental exposure to hepatitis B or hepatitis C.

SB 474 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Capelo | Naishtat
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03
Caption: Relating to an interim study on nutrition and health in public schools.

SB 486 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to immunization of children.

SB 594 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Capelo | Uresti
Last Action: 05/27/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the definition of an ambulatory surgical center.

SB 610 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Truitt | Naishtat | Zedler | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to grants for federally qualified health centers.

SB 737 Author: Hinojosa
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/28/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain military personnel from jury service.

SB 739 Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Capelo | Naishtat
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to aggregate or statistical information about the screening program for hearing loss in newborns.

SB 769 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants.

SB 782 Author: Armbrister
Sponsor: Capelo | Keel
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to contract for collection services in criminal cases and certain cases involving the parking or stopping of motor vehicles.

SB 803 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Capelo | Zedler
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the advertisement and promotion of certain compounded drug products by a pharmacy or pharmacist.

SB 842 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Capelo | Zedler | Naishtat | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to issuance of certain licenses by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

SB 880 Author: Whitmire
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the time allowed for disposition of certain charges regarding a violation of parole or other forms of release from prison.

SB 939 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Capelo | Zedler
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the ratio of pharmacists to pharmacy technicians in certain pharmacies.

SB 1131 Author: Harris
Sponsor: Capelo | Truitt | Zedler | McReynolds
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to funding of certain emergency medical services, trauma facilities, and trauma care systems.

SB 1136 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Truitt | Zedler | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to access to certain private medical information.

SB 1148 Author: Shapleigh
Sponsor: Capelo | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/24/2003 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to information provided to parents of newborn children relating to immunizations.

SB 1225 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Hughes | Mabry
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to the removal of a body part or tissue from a decedent who died under circumstances requiring an inquest.

SB 1226 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Zedler | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the allocation of kidneys available for transplant in this state.

SB 1265 Author: Armbrister
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to prosecution of environmental crimes.

SB 1283 Author: Gallegos
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/11/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of chiropractors to form certain business entities with certain other professionals.

SB 1315 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the establishment of pharmacy license classifications by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

SB 1320 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Truitt | Naishtat | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certain advance directives for medical treatment and medical treatment decisions.

SB 1356 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Truitt | Naishtat | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the adoption of rules restricting the use of a medical practitioner's Federal Drug Enforcement Administration number.

SB 1357 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Capelo | Naishtat
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to local school health advisory councils, health education instruction, and coordinated health programs for elementary school students.

SB 1392 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/27/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to regulation of distressed devices.

SB 1414 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/23/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by certain emergency first responders.

SB 1553 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 05/26/2003 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to birth and death certificates.

SB 1571 Author: Carona
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dental laboratories and dental technicians.

SB 1662 Author: Duncan
Sponsor: Capelo | McReynolds
Last Action: 05/27/2003 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with diabetes.

SB 1892 Author: Hinojosa
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the lease and use for economic development purposes of certain property transferred by the State of Texas to the City of Corpus Christi.

SCR 14 Author: Shapleigh
Sponsor: Capelo | Coleman
Last Action: 05/22/2003 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Memorializing Congress to take actions to improve access to childhood vaccines.

SCR 49 Author: Lucio
Sponsor: Capelo
Last Action: 06/22/2003 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study issues related to nutrition among Texas public school children.

Joint Sponsor (13):
SB 104 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Allen | Capelo | Pitts | Lewis | Nixon
Last Action: 06/10/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation and enforcement of the practice of medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners; providing a criminal penalty.

SB 216 Author: Zaffirini
Sponsor: Hardcastle | Capelo | McReynolds | Naishtat
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the disposal by a veterinarian of animal remains and associated medical waste.

SB 360 Author: Deuell
Sponsor: Rose | Gattis | King | Capelo | Woolley
Last Action: 05/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain local chambers of commerce as charitable organizations for certain purposes.

SB 529 Author: Madla
Sponsor: McReynolds | Zedler | Naishtat | Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to temporarily exempting emergency medical services personnel who serve a rural area of the state from certain legal requirements.

SB 530 Author: Madla
Sponsor: McReynolds | Truitt | Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to performance measures for regional advisory councils in trauma service areas.

SB 616 Author: Madla
Sponsor: Coleman | Truitt | Naishtat | Zedler | Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Drug Demand Reduction Advisory Committee.

SB 692 Author: Madla
Sponsor: McReynolds | Capelo | Zedler | Naishtat | Coleman
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to emergency medical services providers reporting certain information to the Texas Department of Health.

SB 864 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Coleman | Capelo | Naishtat
Last Action: 05/23/2003 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding.

SB 1317 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Uresti | Capelo | McReynolds | Taylor | Noriega
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the regulation of tattooists, persons who perform body piercing, tattoo studios, and certain body piercing studios and prohibiting the performance of tongue splitting; providing criminal penalties.

SB 1400 Author: Nelson
Sponsor: Zedler | Capelo
Last Action: 05/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to the labeling of certain drugs.

SB 1419 Author: Janek
Sponsor: Eiland | Capelo
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to anatomical specimens and donees of anatomical gifts.

SB 1803 Author: Duncan
Sponsor: Truitt | Capelo
Last Action: 06/18/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain licensing requirements and violations under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; providing penalties.

SB 1826 Author: Van de Putte
Sponsor: Reyna | Capelo | Naishtat | Truitt
Last Action: 06/20/2003 E Effective on 9/1/03
Caption: Relating to certain violations under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; providing penalties.

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