Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Harold V. Dutton, Jr.
76th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 87

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (80):
HB 757 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the civil consequences of successfully completing a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.

HB 758 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of a person arrested for the offense of public intoxication to request an analysis of the person's blood or breath to determine intoxication.

HB 759 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/21/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recovery of damages for deprivation of a right secured by the state constitution.

HB 760 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of basic skills academies in certain school districts.

HB 761 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/02/1999 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to jury instructions and charges in capital cases.

HB 762 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/03/1999 H Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain personnel in a prosecuting attorney's office or a city attorney's office from running for an elected judicial office.

HB 763 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/12/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to encumbrances that may be fixed on homestead property.

HB 764 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to participate in certain school activities of the employee's child; providing a penalty.

HB 795 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.

HB 848 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/19/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the open records law.

HB 849 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/15/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the salaries of public school teachers, librarians, and administrators.

HB 850 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/15/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to minimum salaries for public school teachers and full-time librarians.

HB 899 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 02/09/1999 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of motor vehicles used in the commission of certain offenses involving prostitution.

HB 900 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Last Action: 05/26/1999 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to a bill of review by a civil court.

HB 901 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/02/1999 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to requiring arbitration to establish a property owners' association lien for assessments.

HB 902 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/07/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the liability of parties in a suit for false disparagement of a perishable food product.

HB 990 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/11/1999 H Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Caption: Relating to administrative procedures and criminal convictions for welfare fraud.

HB 1055 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 02/10/1999 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the forfeiture of motor vehicles used in the commission of certain offenses involving prostitution.

HB 1056 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: West, Royce
Last Action: 05/19/1999 S Withdrawn from intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a member of the governing board of a public university system or institution of higher education.

HB 1134 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to elementary school class size limits.

HB 1135 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/14/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the remedies available to a person to abate a public nuisance in a municipality.

HB 1202 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/14/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court to establish a commission for the homeless and to require the collection of a fee to finance the commission.

HB 1271 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/12/1999 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of an order for the payment of attorney's fees in certain proceedings.

HB 1272 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the specification of venue for actions arising from certain major transactions.

HB 1273 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/14/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a requirement that retail grocers post a sign listing items that are exempt from the sales and use tax.

HB 1619 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/02/1999 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to the punishment for a capital offense.

HB 1637 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/06/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of automobile insurance rates.

HB 1784 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/15/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to evaluation and termination of certain public school employees.

HB 1785 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/14/1999 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax imposed by certain rapid transit authorities.

HB 1786 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/15/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to minimum salaries for full-time registered nurses employed by school districts.

HB 1787 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/20/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the ability of an insurer to obtain a release from liability; providing a penalty.

HB 1815 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/26/1999 H Subcommittee members named
Caption: Relating to contracting by court reporters; providing a criminal penalty.

HB 2133 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the provision of kindergarten and prekindergarten programs by school districts on a full-day basis.

HB 2182 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/19/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a legislative continuance of a contested case before a state agency.

HB 2183 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the automatic expunction of criminal records.

HB 2184 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/08/1999 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Caption: Relating to a parent's right to discipline a child.

HB 2185 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/10/1999 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to a parent's right to discipline a child and a parent's liability for failure to control a child.

HB 2186 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Last Action: 06/20/1999 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to summary judgments issued by a court.

HB 2280 Author: Dutton | Maxey | Dukes
Last Action: 05/06/1999 H Record vote
Caption: Relating to a sales tax exemption for clothing and footwear.

HB 2525 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to fees paid by school districts for professional services.

HB 2712 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to take a high school equivalency examination.

HB 2713 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an accelerated education system for students to complete public education requirements.

HB 2714 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/07/1999 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to investigatory and disciplinary interviews for certain fire fighters.

HB 2715 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/26/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to settlement offers in a suit for modification of an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 3024 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/07/1999 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to ex parte communications in administrative hearings involving certain fire fighters and police officers.

HB 3025 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to programs for public school students with autism or pervasive development disorder.

HB 3026 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to school district contracts and bonds.

HB 3027 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/10/1999 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the uniform regulation and application of water pollution standards in the corporate limits of a municipality.

HB 3028 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/08/1999 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to management of property recovered in a suit for the benefit of a minor or incapacitated person.

HB 3280 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/03/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to alternative education programs.

HB 3710 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/18/1999 H Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to creation of a homeless employment outreach program by the Texas Workforce Commission

HB 3711 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/31/1999 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to creation of a sustainable building education program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

HCR 8 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Last Action: 03/10/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Charles Lewis Jackson for his 30 years as pastor of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

HCR 51 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 05/24/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Dr. Jack Christie for his fine work for the State Board of Education.

HCR 284 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Bivins
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Declaring October 20, 1999, and October 18, 2000, as Legislators in Schools Day.

HJR 37 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/12/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting an encumbrance to be fixed on homestead property for an obligation to pay certain property owners' association fees without permitting the forced sale of the homestead.

HJR 59 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize school districts to purchase personal injury protection insurance to cover students who are injured while riding as passengers in a vehicle operated by or for the school district.

HR 229 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 02/18/1999 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 1999 3:24PM
Caption: Celebrating the marriage of Shanthina Denise Guillory and Matthew Ford III.

HR 491 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/22/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 1999 7:20PM
Caption: Honoring the sixth pastoral anniversary of the Reverend Danny Davis at Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

HR 492 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/22/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 1999 7:20PM
Caption: Honoring Freddie and Daisy Maura on their 40th wedding anniversary.

HR 503 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 1999 8:50PM
Caption: Congratulating Gerald Smith on being named the recipient of an Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 504 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 1999 8:50PM
Caption: Congratulating Charles H. Johnson on his receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 515 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 1999 6:37PM
Caption: Honoring the Kashmere Senior High School Band and its director, William Portis, for receiving an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 516 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 1999 6:37PM
Caption: Honoring Deandra L. McCullough for her achievements, including her recent receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 517 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 1999 6:37PM
Caption: Congratulating Mae Belle Anderson on receiving an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 518 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 1999 8:50PM
Caption: Congratulating Larry Easely on his receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 519 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 1999 6:37PM
Caption: Congratulating William L. Russo on being named an Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 526 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/26/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 1999 7:36AM
Caption: Congratulating Gloria J. Gorham on her receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 532 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 1999 6:37PM
Caption: Honoring the 65th birthday of Bertha M. Dorian.

HR 575 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 03/31/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 31 1999 8:20PM
Caption: Commending the Student Government Association of the University of Houston-Downtown for sponsoring "Community Service Outreach Day."

HR 616 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 04/12/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 1999 7:52PM
Caption: Recognizing April 12, 1999, as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Legislative Day at the Capitol.

HR 674 Author: Dutton | Coleman
Last Action: 04/20/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 1999 10:50AM
Caption: Congratulating Calvin Owens of Houston on his 70th birthday.

HR 756 Author: Dutton | Edwards
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 1999 2:23PM
Caption: Honoring Houston radio legend Rick Roberts.

HR 757 Author: Dutton | Edwards
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 1999 2:23PM
Caption: Honoring Houston radio legend George "Boo-Ga-Loo" Frazier.

HR 758 Author: Dutton | Edwards
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 1999 2:23PM
Caption: Honoring Houston radio legend Skipper Lee.

HR 759 Author: Dutton | Edwards
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 1999 2:23PM
Caption: Honoring Houston radio legend George Nelson.

HR 760 Author: Dutton | Edwards
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 27 1999 2:23PM
Caption: Commending Mrs.Rose Marie Banks Graham on the 50th anniversary of her graduation.

HR 802 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/02/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 2 1999 4:55PM
Caption: Commending the members and staff of the Union Memorial United Methodist Church Youth Department.

HR 900 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/11/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 11 1999 1:00PM
Caption: Honoring Helen Ruth Hall on her retirement after 45 years of teaching.

HR 1261 Author: Dutton
Last Action: 05/28/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 28 1999 8:30PM
Caption: Recognizing the centennial of Houston's Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.

Joint Author (7):
HB 150 Author: Naishtat | Gallego | Dutton
Last Action: 05/07/1999 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to jury instructions and charges in capital cases.

HB 1162 Author: Crabb | Culberson | Dutton | Bailey
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the authority of a judge to require certain public notice as a condition of community supervision.

HB 1683 Author: Williams | Oliveira | Goodman | Dutton | Van de Putte
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to funding for school districts that open new schools or expand existing schools.

HB 1685 Author: Williams | Oliveira | Goodman | Dutton | Van de Putte
Last Action: 04/22/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state assistance for school facilities in certain fast-growth school districts.

HB 1803 Author: Culberson | Dutton
Last Action: 05/03/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to criminal history record information of persons who apply to work or who work at schools or in certain school-related settings.

HB 2108 Author: Cook | Dutton
Sponsor: West, Royce
Last Action: 05/28/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to state assistance for local parks and recreational, cultural resource, and open space areas.

HJR 31 Author: Hupp | Dutton
Last Action: 04/29/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a right of privacy.

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