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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Dan Flynn
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/31/2026
Number of Bills: 110

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (70):
Author:
Flynn | Miller | Hefner | Krause | Capriglione
Last Action:
05/01/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Author:
Flynn
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1570 and Spur 1570 in Hunt County as the John L. Horn Memorial Parkway.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/02/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the civil liability of an educator justified in using force in certain circumstances, suspension of a student who assaults an employee of a school, and protection of an educator's employment in certain situations.
Author:
Flynn | Zedler | Tinderholt | Hefner | King, Phil
Last Action:
02/20/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 20 2019 12:02PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of raw milk and raw milk products.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
02/21/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 21 2019 11:47AM
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of sexual assault; enhancing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Referred to Administration
Caption:
Relating to authority of the Hunt Memorial Hospital District to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians.
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:
Flynn
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
Author:
Flynn | Thompson, Senfronia | Paddie | Lambert | Nevárez
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the operations and functions of the Veterans' Land Board and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the board.
Author:
Flynn | Paddie | Lambert | Nevárez | Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Securities Board.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/04/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 4 2019 5:43PM
Caption:
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for burglary of a place of assembly or worship.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/30/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain public facilities financed, owned, and operated by a public facility corporation.
Author:
Flynn | Miller
Last Action:
05/02/2019 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
Author:
Flynn
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/31/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the development by the Texas Veterans Commission of an online repository of information of use to active duty military relocating to this state.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/03/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
Author:
Flynn | Guillen
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the deadline to appeal administrative decisions of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Flynn
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to municipal boundaries used to determine a cemetery location.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/12/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to enforcement of the regulation of perpetual care cemeteries.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to debt cancellation agreements offered in connection with certain retail installment contracts.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requiring the reporting of certain commissions and fees paid by public retirement systems.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the procurement of investment and consulting services by certain public retirement systems.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the funding soundness restoration plans required for certain public retirement systems.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/03/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue or pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to projects involving hotels.
Author:
Flynn | Murphy | Paul | Gervin-Hawkins | Middleton
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the police pension fund in certain municipalities.
Author:
Flynn
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the registration and certification of certain investment products made available to public school employees.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/03/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to credit in, benefits from, and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to increasing the interest rate and maximum reference base amount of certain consumer loans.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/25/2019 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of certain information for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 13 2019 12:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Flynn
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
05/19/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 19 2019 11:06PM
Caption:
Relating to prepaid funeral benefits.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2019 12:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices located near a military aviation facility.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/19/2019 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption:
Relating to assignment of certain death benefits payable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/19/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
Author:
Flynn | Thompson, Ed
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain public retirement systems to implement funding soundness plans.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption:
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation and use of public facilities corporations.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/25/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to increasing the maximum reference base amount for certain consumer loans.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/09/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Flynn
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Paying tribute to the U.S. military personnel from Texas who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/20/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Convening a joint memorial session to pay tribute to all members of the U.S. military killed in the line of duty.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/25/2019 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing daylight saving time in Texas.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
01/16/2019 H Reported enrolled: Jan 16 2019 4:01PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Reverend Randall Wyles and Sandra Wyles on their retirement from South Austin Church of the Nazarene.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2019 11:11AM
Caption:
Congratulating J. D. and Lorine Burnes of Lone Oak on their 70th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2019 11:35PM
Caption:
Congratulating T. F. and Carol Lumsden of Sulphur Springs on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2019 11:35PM
Caption:
Congratulating Pat and Patricia Chase of Sulphur Springs on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 11:20PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team on winning the 2017 NCAA Division II national championship.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 11:21PM
Caption:
Congratulating James and Margaret Ragan of Sulphur Springs on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 9:50PM
Caption:
Congratulating Tommy and Jo Evans of Sulphur Springs on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2019 9:59PM
Caption:
Congratulating Phil and Jane Smith of Sulphur Springs on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
02/06/2019 H Filed
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2019, as Hopkins County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 12 2019 9:05PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 5, 2019, as Van Zandt County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 27 2019 11:23AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 26, 2019, as Hunt County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Flynn | Guillen | Hefner | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | King, Phil
Last Action:
03/01/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2019 1:37PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Texas State Rifle Association.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/04/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 4 2019 10:39AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 27, 2019, as Hopkins County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2019 10:30AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Hopkins County Fire Department on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/20/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2019 5:48PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Greenville Herald-Banner newspaper.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/20/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2019 5:15PM
Caption:
Congratulating Jimmy and Barbara Bailey of Sulphur Springs on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2019 11:24AM
Caption:
Honoring Special Olympics Texas.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/20/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2019 2:12PM
Caption:
Congratulating Dr. James Elvis Tully of Sulphur Springs on his 90th birthday.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
03/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2019 5:19PM
Caption:
Commending Texas A&M University for its 100 years of service to student veterans.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2019 8:48AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Martin's Mill High School boys' basketball team on advancing to the 2A semifinals of the 2019 UIL state tournament.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2019 8:48AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Martin's Mill High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 2A state championship.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/30/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2019 9:11AM
Caption:
Congratulating James A. and Bennie L. Frye Henry of Sulphur Springs on their 65th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
04/30/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2019 9:13AM
Caption:
Congratulating William T. Pound on his retirement as executive director of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2019 4:35PM
Caption:
Honoring the Vietnam War veterans of Hunt County.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2019 5:22PM
Caption:
Commending Sandy Hilliard of Canton for her 20 years of volunteer service with the state's foster care programs.
Author:
Flynn
Last Action:
05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 5:41PM
Caption:
Recognizing the Legislative Budget Board for its work during the 86th Legislative Session.
Joint Author (40):
Author:
Larson | Flynn
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to daylight saving time.
Author:
Craddick | Flynn
Last Action:
04/25/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the service retirement annuity for certain members of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
Author:
Miller | Flynn | Blanco | Shine | Minjarez
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Author:
Murphy | Leach | Longoria | Toth | Flynn
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
Author:
Zedler | Minjarez | Flynn
Last Action:
04/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain complaints concerning the Texas Medical Board.
Author:
King, Ken | Flynn | Guillen
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of sexual assault; enhancing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Hernandez | Flynn | Toth
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members.
Author:
Oliverson | Huberty | Thompson, Ed | Rosenthal | Flynn
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the actuarial valuations of certain public retirement systems.
Author:
Zedler | Flynn
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Lambert | Paddie | Nevárez
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
05/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Author:
Paddie | Flynn | Thompson, Senfronia | Lambert
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, the licensing and registration of persons regulated by that state agency, and certain consumer financial transactions regulated by that state agency.
Author:
Cain | King, Phil | Flynn | Parker | Miller
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat and to requirements for performing or inducing an abortion; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Lambert | Paddie | Nevárez
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Lambert | Paddie | Nevárez
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
05/23/2019 E See remarks for effective date
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
Author:
Springer | Frank | Flynn | Schaefer | Paddie
Sponsor:
Fallon
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to methods to enhance the enforcement of the collection of the use tax due on certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Paddie | Flynn | Thompson, Senfronia | Lambert
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/24/2019 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
Author:
Cyrier | Bell, Cecil | Guillen | Flynn
Last Action:
04/29/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain members of the Texas military forces.
Author:
Lambert | Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Paddie | Nevárez
Last Action:
03/12/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Lambert | Rodriguez | Flynn | Harris
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to limitations on food regulations at farms, farmers' markets, and cottage food production operations.
Author:
Thompson, Ed | Wu | VanDeaver | Krause | Flynn
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to assembled vehicles and former military vehicles, including the titling and registration of those vehicles.
Author:
Goldman | Rodriguez | Phelan | Longoria | Flynn
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption:
Relating to the practice of therapeutic optometry; requiring an occupational certificate to perform certain surgical procedures.
Author:
Lambert | Thompson, Senfronia | Flynn | Paddie | Nevárez
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, including the custody and ownership of certain state records and real property.
Author:
King, Tracy O. | Flynn
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of certain employment discrimination regarding an employee who is a volunteer emergency responder.
Author:
Leach | Hunter | Flynn | Clardy
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to judicial compensation and assignment, the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two, and the compensation and retirement benefits of certain prosecutors and other members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Stephenson | Raymond | Lang | Flynn
Last Action:
04/04/2019 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption:
Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.
Author:
Cain | Krause | Leach | Flynn
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to carrying a weapon on the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court.
Author:
Raney | Larson | Sheffield | Flynn | Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/10/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to fees charged to students enrolled at component institutions of The Texas A&M University System.
Author:
Gutierrez | Flynn | Kuempel | Capriglione | Shaheen
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to sale-leaseback transactions.
Author:
Hernandez | Flynn
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
Author:
Sanford | Flynn
Last Action:
05/08/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to alternative equal access times of possession under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Larson | Flynn | Deshotel | Murr | Morrison
Last Action:
04/26/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Author:
Capriglione | Flynn | Tinderholt | Miller | Cain
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of individuals or business entities that provide or train assistance animals for veterans; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Leach | Bonnen, Greg | Flynn | Button
Last Action:
04/26/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons.
Author:
Sanford | Krause | Flynn | Gervin-Hawkins | Rodriguez
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to liability for disclosing certain information regarding sexual misconduct by an employee, volunteer, or independent contractor of a charitable organization.
Author:
Hunter | Flynn | Lozano | Lopez | Herrero
Last Action:
05/14/2019 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
Author:
Hunter | Flynn | Lozano | Lopez
Last Action:
05/07/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Veterans Commission provide training to support the veterans mental health program.
Author:
Landgraf | Flynn | Miller | Tinderholt | Blanco
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating June as Veteran Suicide and PTSD Awareness Month for a 10-year period beginning in 2019.
Author:
Holland | Flynn | VanDeaver | Paddie | Smith
Last Action:
03/15/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2019 7:00PM
Caption:
In memory of former U.S. Congressman Ralph Moody Hall of Rockwall.
Author:
Tinderholt | Flynn
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2019 4:59PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the partnership between the Texas National Guard and the armed forces of the Republic of Chile.
Author:
Holland | Flynn | Lambert | Price | Metcalf
Last Action:
05/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2019 9:28PM
Caption:
Congratulating Larry Parks of Rockwall on receiving a 50-Year Banker Award from the Texas Bankers Association.
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