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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Matt Schaefer
84th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 50

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (34):
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
04/29/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to reporting requirements for a physician performing an abortion at an abortion facility.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to the hours of instruction required to be eligible for a cosmetology operator license.
Author:
Schaefer
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03/02/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
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Relating to the eligibility for an esthetician specialty license.
Author:
Schaefer
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03/02/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for a manicurist license or a barber technician/manicurist specialty license.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to qualifications for a backflow prevention assembly tester license.
Author:
Schaefer | Lucio III | Kacal
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations.
Author:
Schaefer | Geren
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Considered in Calendars
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Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
Author:
Schaefer | Bell | Dutton | Workman | White, James
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to persons who teach career and technology education.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a church or religious organization.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
Author:
Schaefer | Moody | Bonnen, Greg
Last Action:
04/13/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Author:
Schaefer | Dutton | Wu
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/12/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 12 2015 11:50AM
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Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/12/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 12 2015 11:50AM
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Relating to repealing certain towing and booting licenses and regulations.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
04/28/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
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Relating to guard dog companies and abolishing the regulation of guard dog trainers.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/13/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 13 2015 6:08PM
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Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/13/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 13 2015 6:08PM
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Relating to required facilities and equipment for barber schools.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
Author:
Schaefer | White, James | Flynn
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to emergency orders concerning water rights issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to renewal, expiration, or revocation of charters of and evaluation of performance of open-enrollment charter schools providing education within a residential treatment facility.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 19 2015 2:53PM
Caption:
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
04/20/2015 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to employ peace officers.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 24 2015 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 19 2015 6:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the criminal penalty for a person who carries a concealed weapon into a prohibited area; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to course content requirements for biology instruction provided by a public school.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
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Relating to employment of athletic coaches by school districts.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue for the payment of certain obligations related to hotel projects.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 24 2015 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
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Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
04/23/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
03/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 4 2015 5:57PM
Caption:
Commending Savannah Solis of Tyler for her efforts in support of law enforcement personnel.
Author:
Schaefer
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 3:33PM
Caption:
In memory of Richard Wayne Kennedy of Tyler.
Author:
Schaefer | Hughes
Last Action:
06/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 2015 4:28PM
Caption:
In memory of Clifford Charles Baker Jr. of Tyler.
Joint Author (16):
Author:
Miles | Schaefer | Guillen
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of municipal rules, ordinances, or police regulations prohibiting illegal dumping; increasing a penalty.
Author:
Bonnen, Greg | Schaefer
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Author:
Sheets | Capriglione | Miller, Rick | Schaefer | Guillen
Last Action:
05/15/2015 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty.
Author:
Dale | Schaefer | Oliveira | Canales
Sponsor:
Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants regarding standby electric generators affecting residential homes.
Author:
Dutton | Schaefer | Riddle | King, Ken | Huberty
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to state interventions and sanctions against public school campuses with unacceptable performance and the establishment of the Texas Opportunity School District.
Author:
White, James | Krause | Schaefer
Last Action:
04/28/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to eligibility of attorneys who hold a law license issued by another state to take the state bar examination.
Author:
Crownover | VanDeaver | Schaefer
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the State Board for Educator Certification, educator preparation programs, educator certification, issuance of certain teaching permits, and certain procedures for investigating educator misconduct.
Author:
Parker | Schaefer | Wray
Last Action:
05/08/2015 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
Author:
Lucio III | Schaefer | Isaac
Last Action:
05/12/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to regulation of the sale of fireworks by certain municipalities.
Author:
Gonzales, Larry | Schaefer | Blanco
Last Action:
05/13/2015 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
Author:
Clardy | Schaefer
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Author:
Hughes | Flynn | Schaefer | Thompson, Senfronia | Craddick
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/18/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of the Honorable Leo Berman of Tyler.
Author:
Krause | Sanford | Schaefer
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's free exercise of religion.
Author:
Simpson | Hughes | Paddie | Schaefer | Clardy
Last Action:
02/27/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2015 6:08PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 24, 2015, as East Texas Coalition Day at the Capitol.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Schaefer
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 2 2015 12:50PM
Caption:
Honoring Dr. Juan E. Mejia for his service to South Texas College.
Author:
Hughes | Schaefer | Simpson
Last Action:
06/04/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2015 9:03AM
Caption:
In memory of Paul Edward Glaske of Flint.
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