Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Trent Ashby
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 5/26/2026
Number of Bills: 84

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (40):
Author:
Ashby | Bell, Cecil | Martinez | Springer | Lambert
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to designating May 4 as Texas Firefighters Day.
Author:
Ashby | Price | Guillen | Oliverson | Clardy
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
Author:
Ashby | Larson
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/21/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to extensions of an expired permit for the transfer of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
Author:
Ashby
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the omission of a deceased candidate from the ballot in certain elections.
Author:
Ashby | Price
Last Action:
04/17/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to strategies for railroad relocation and improvement, including a franchise tax credit for certain railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures.
Author:
Ashby | Bell, Cecil | Harris | Leman | Wray
Last Action:
04/16/2019 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to authorization to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail facility.
Author:
Ashby | Price
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.
Author:
Ashby | Allison | Huberty | VanDeaver | King, Ken
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument administered to public high school students and reporting requirements for that assessment instrument.
Author:
Ashby | Bailes | Kacal
Last Action:
02/26/2019 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Feb 26 2019 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
Author:
Ashby | Bailes | Kacal
Last Action:
02/26/2019 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Feb 26 2019 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
Author:
Ashby | Clardy | Kacal | Bailes | White
Last Action:
02/26/2019 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Feb 26 2019 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to liability for the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural land if the use of the land changes as a result of a condemnation.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
02/26/2019 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 26 2019 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.
Author:
Ashby | Bailes | Paddie | White | Clardy
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/16/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as timber land or restricted-use timber land.
Author:
Ashby | King, Ken | Gutierrez | Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
04/16/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to powdered alcohol.
Author:
Ashby | Bell, Cecil | Harris | Leman | Wray
Last Action:
03/04/2019 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 4 2019 5:43PM
Caption:
Relating to regulation in the unincorporated area of a county of high-speed rail activity near schools.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
05/13/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to peer assistance programs for employees of local law enforcement agencies.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to invoices and payments under certain state contracts for outside legal services.
Author:
Ashby | Larson
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an amendment to a water right.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the delegation to the Railroad Commission of Texas of purchasing functions regarding the reclamation of certain abandoned mines.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 6 2019 1:29PM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of certain requirements to certain nonprofit organizations regarding before-school and after-school programs established by school districts.
Author:
Ashby
Sponsor:
Fallon
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a micro-credential certification program for public school educator continuing education.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 13 2019 12:36PM
Caption:
Relating to certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume certain employment with a school district.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
04/17/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide produced water for recycling.
Author:
Ashby | Huberty
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to certain eligibility requirements for issuance of a teaching certificate.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/21/2019 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 21 2019 12:30PM
Caption:
Relating to a supplemental payment for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
02/21/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2019 9:44PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 20, 2019, as Lufkin and Angelina County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 11:07PM
Caption:
Commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Texas for the outstanding services that they provide to Texas youth and families.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 4:00PM
Caption:
Recognizing the Texas Forestry Association on the occasion of its seedling giveaway.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
02/21/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2019 8:06PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Texas Food & Fuel Association Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 9:41PM
Caption:
In memory of Louis Alan Bronaugh of Lufkin.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 9:10PM
Caption:
In memory of Julie Evelyn Dowell of Bullard.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 9:08PM
Caption:
Congratulating Carson Ray of Groveton High School on winning the cutting competition at the 2018 National High School Rodeo Association Finals.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 9:10PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Lufkin All-Stars baseball team on winning the USA championship at the 2018 Junior League Baseball World Series.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2019 9:11PM
Caption:
Recognizing CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin on its receipt of a HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence designation from the American College of Cardiology.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/14/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2019 3:53PM
Caption:
In memory of former San Augustine County sheriff John Matthew Cartwright.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/14/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2019 5:52PM
Caption:
Congratulating Hallie Hatthorn, founder of Bags of Love, on her receipt of the Commissioner's Award of Excellence from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/15/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2019 4:36PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
03/15/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2019 4:37PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
04/05/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2019 5:48PM
Caption:
Expressing support for Bags of Love, a Lufkin-based nonprofit organization, and its mission to make transitions easier for children in the care of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Ashby
Last Action:
05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 4:46PM
Caption:
Congratulating Robert A. Floyd on his retirement from Hance Scarborough, LLP.
Joint Author (44):
Author:
Huberty | Cain | Ashby | González, Mary | Bohac
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Israel | Zerwas | Wilson | Ashby
Last Action:
02/19/2019 H Referred to Elections: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Geren | Darby | Ashby | Burrows
Last Action:
02/20/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 20 2019 12:02PM
Caption:
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun.
Author:
Leman | Springer | Nevárez | Stucky | Ashby
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions and eligibility for certain scholarships of a student who is the valedictorian of the student's high school graduating class.
Author:
Murphy | Ashby
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural, open-space, or timber land if the land is sold or diverted to a different use.
Author:
King, Ken | Guillen | Springer | Ashby | King, Tracy O.
Last Action:
05/03/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the use of the universal service fund for the provision of broadband service in underserved rural areas.
Author:
Clardy | White | Ashby | Lambert
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to immunity from liability of a court clerk and county for the disclosure or release of certain court documents and information contained in the court documents.
Author:
Clardy | White | Ashby | Lambert
Last Action:
04/25/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to making permanent the former temporary increases in records archive fees and records management and preservation fees charged by district and county clerks.
Author:
Huberty | Springer | Ashby | King, Ken | Guillen
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the definition of volunteer fire department for purposes of certain motor fuel tax exemptions.
Author:
Huberty | Cain | Murphy | Ashby | Dutton
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the use of individual graduation committees and other alternative methods to satisfy certain public high school graduation requirements.
Author:
Price | Guillen | Sheffield | Ashby | González, Mary
Last Action:
04/22/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to Medicaid telemedicine and telehealth services.
Author:
Price | Guillen | Sheffield | Ashby | González, Mary
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/28/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to use of telemedicine medical service by certain trauma facilities.
Author:
Raney | Patterson | Ashby | Kacal | Buckley
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Business State Highway 6-R in Brazos County as the Carolyn and John David Crow Memorial Parkway.
Author:
Metcalf | Ashby
Last Action:
02/26/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 26 2019 12:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.
Author:
VanDeaver | Ashby | Longoria | Zerwas | White
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an adult education program provided under an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school program and reporting requirements regarding certain students.
Author:
Price | Sheffield | Rose | Ashby | González, Mary
Sponsor:
Buckingham
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to telemedicine medical, telehealth, and home telemonitoring services under Medicaid.
Author:
Cole | Ashby | Minjarez | Allen | Guillen
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/21/2019 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist certain school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
Author:
Phelan | White | Metcalf | Ashby | Toth
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Author:
Flynn | Ashby | Oliverson | King, Phil | Wilson
Last Action:
05/07/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
Author:
Harris | Leman | Ashby | Metcalf | Nevárez
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
Author:
Harris | Leman | Metcalf | Ashby | Nevárez
Last Action:
04/16/2019 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
Author:
Harris | Metcalf | Leman | Ashby | Nevárez
Last Action:
04/16/2019 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the purchase of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project.
Author:
Kuempel | Ashby | Bell, Keith | King, Phil | Price
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to use of an electric cooperative's easements or property for broadband service.
Author:
VanDeaver | Ashby | Bernal | Tinderholt | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
05/22/2019 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to assessment of public school students, providing accelerated instruction, appropriately crediting certain student performance, and eliminating requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments.
Author:
Phelan | Ashby
Last Action:
03/26/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to fees regarding a residential tenant's failure to timely pay rent.
Author:
Kacal | Stucky | Buckley | King, Ken | Ashby
Last Action:
04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the liability of volunteer certified veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, or veterinarians who provide medical assistance to an injured animal in certain situations.
Author:
Burrows | Springer | Ashby | Shaheen | Guillen
Last Action:
04/29/2019 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students.
Author:
Phelan | Miller | Ashby | Reynolds | Cortez
Last Action:
05/13/2019 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption:
Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
Author:
Bailes | Allen | Ashby | Hinojosa | VanDeaver
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to open-enrollment charter school admission procedures and reporting requirements for certain admission information.
Author:
Metcalf | Ashby | Burrows | Phelan | Guillen
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/31/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for items sold by a nonprofit organization at a county fair.
Author:
Darby | Zerwas | Howard | Ashby | Raymond
Last Action:
05/10/2019 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts of certain statutorily dedicated fees.
Author:
Metcalf | Oliverson | Bell, Cecil | Bailes | Ashby
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Author:
Talarico | Ashby
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a civic education project fund for supporting student civic education projects and educator professional development related to those projects.
Author:
Talarico | Rose | Ashby | VanDeaver | Morales
Last Action:
05/08/2019 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
Author:
Bailes | Dean | Clardy | Ashby | Paddie
Last Action:
04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a vehicle transporting equipment used to load timber.
Author:
Clardy | Krause | Hefner | Ashby
Sponsor:
Fallon
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.
Author:
Patterson | González, Mary | Ashby | VanDeaver
Last Action:
04/30/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to eliminating certain requirements imposed on school districts and other educational entities.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Ashby | Hefner | Bernal | Bowers
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Allen | Ashby | Bernal | VanDeaver
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to providing school districts electronic tutorials for certain end-of-course assessment instruments required for graduation.
Author:
Paddie | Dean | Raymond | Ashby | Clardy
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to safety and inspection requirements for certain utilities that provide electricity.
Author:
Stephenson | Ashby | Stickland
Last Action:
04/17/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
Author:
White | Bailes | Ashby
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2019 9:26PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 4, 2019, as 9-1-1 Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Bailes | Ashby
Last Action:
02/21/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2019 11:30PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 21, 2019, as Texas FFA Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
King, Ken | Ashby | Kacal
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2019 4:35PM
Caption:
Commending author and scholar Andrew Roberts on his achievements.
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