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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Ina Minjarez
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/25/2026
Number of Bills: 92

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (49):
Author:
Minjarez | Klick | Moody | Coleman | Parker
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
Author:
Minjarez | Larson | Zedler | Pacheco | Kuempel
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mail theft.
Author:
Minjarez | Johnson, Jarvis | Miller | Deshotel
Last Action:
02/19/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to creating a mentor program for foster youth.
Author:
Minjarez | Miller | Klick | Clardy
Sponsor:
Powell
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the transitional living services program for certain youth in foster care.
Author:
Minjarez | Rodriguez | Bailes | Collier
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Effective on 1/1/20
Caption:
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid liability under a residential lease after a tenant's death.
Author:
Minjarez | Zerwas | Allison | Zedler | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
04/16/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of possessing or delivering drug paraphernalia for persons involved in certain pilot programs.
Author:
Minjarez | Miller | Buckley | Wilson | Ramos
Last Action:
05/10/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
Author:
Minjarez
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to information provided to minors during the driver's license application process.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/23/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the receipt by certain relative caretakers of dependent children of supplemental financial assistance and the assignment of those relative caretakers as protective payees for financial assistance payments; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Minjarez
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of information about oversize and overweight vehicles in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
Author:
Minjarez | Martinez | Thierry
Last Action:
04/23/2019 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the vehicle description on an application for the registration of an automated motor vehicle.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
02/12/2019 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 12 2019 12:38PM
Caption:
Relating to liability for and reporting of accidents involving certain motor vehicles.
Author:
Minjarez | Bernal | Gutierrez | Gervin-Hawkins | Cortez
Last Action:
04/25/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to authorizing an increase in an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
Author:
Minjarez | Guillen | Israel | Meza
Last Action:
02/13/2019 H Referred to Elections: Feb 13 2019 12:10PM
Caption:
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Minjarez | Davis, Sarah
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
02/13/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 13 2019 12:10PM
Caption:
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
Author:
Minjarez | Farrar
Last Action:
02/19/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption:
Relating to the duties of a hearing officer following a Health and Human Services Commission fair hearing regarding the denial of certain services.
Author:
Minjarez | Howard | Hinojosa | Ortega | Bell, Cecil
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
02/20/2019 H Referred to Transportation: Feb 20 2019 12:02PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of automated neighborhood electric vehicles.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
02/25/2019 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 25 2019 6:10PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring The University of Texas at San Antonio to conduct a study regarding cyber attacks against financial institutions in this state.
Author:
Minjarez | Springer | Pacheco
Last Action:
04/29/2019 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of aggravated assault.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to mandatory arbitration as a condition of employment.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/09/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Author:
Minjarez | Miller
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/02/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the information provided to relative and other designated caregivers of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 11 2019 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Author:
Minjarez
Sponsor:
Campbell
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the administration, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Minjarez
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
05/17/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the application of the fire code to and the inspection of buildings owned or leased by counties; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Minjarez | Bernal | Pacheco | Allison | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action:
05/08/2019 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
03/19/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of and requirements for certain child-care facilities that detain certain children.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
03/21/2019 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 21 2019 12:30PM
Caption:
Relating to allowable utility charges by a county.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
03/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2019 9:35AM
Caption:
Honoring LiftFund for its contributions as a Community Development Financial Institution.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
03/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2019 6:36PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Division Laundry of San Antonio.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/18/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2019 9:07AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Los Barrios Restaurant in San Antonio.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/23/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 23 2019 3:36PM
Caption:
Paying tribute to the legacy of San Antonio restaurateur Viola Barrios.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2019 9:56AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Division Laundry of San Antonio.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2019 10:48AM
Caption:
In memory of Loretta Katherine Robles Garcia.
Author:
Minjarez | Price
Last Action:
05/19/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Recognizing April 2020 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Texas.
Author:
Minjarez | Price
Last Action:
04/15/2019 H Referred to Transportation: Apr 15 2019 5:25PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 2019 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Texas.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2019 3:13PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 10, 2019, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 24 2019 6:43PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 8, 2020, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
04/29/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 29 2019 4:57PM
Caption:
Congratulating the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Latina Leadership Institute on its fourth anniversary.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
05/09/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 9 2019 11:23AM
Caption:
Congratulating the San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic on its first anniversary.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
05/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2019 11:03AM
Caption:
Commending Rey A. Saldaña for his service on the San Antonio City Council.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 17 2019 7:43PM
Caption:
Recognizing The University of Texas at San Antonio for its leadership in the field of cybersecurity.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
05/01/2019 H Filed
Caption:
Honoring Dorcas Seals of Austin for her 20-year career in social work and mental health.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 17 2019 11:54AM
Caption:
Honoring Dorcas Seals of Austin for her 20-year career in social work and mental health.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
05/20/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2019 5:17PM
Caption:
Congratulating Endeavors on its 50th anniversary and on the 15th anniversary of its Fairweather Family Lodge in San Antonio.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
05/17/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 17 2019 3:01PM
Caption:
Congratulating Richard Cafege on being promoted to lieutenant in the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Minjarez
Last Action:
05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 5:41PM
Caption:
In memory of Fred G. Rodriguez of San Antonio.
Joint Author (43):
Author:
Neave | Howard | Minjarez | Button | Lang
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/04/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Author:
Stucky | Thompson, Senfronia | King, Phil | Meyer | Minjarez
Last Action:
04/25/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain full-time peace officers in this state.
Author:
White | Minjarez | Dominguez
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/16/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to providing public high school students information regarding the availability of college credit awarded for military experience, education, and training obtained during military service.
Author:
White | Klick | Miller | Minjarez | Rose
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to personal identification documents for foster children or youth or homeless children or youth.
Author:
Krause | Minjarez
Last Action:
05/06/2019 H Failed to pass to engrossment
Caption:
Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Farrar | Minjarez | Guillen
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.
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:
Howard | Cole | Minjarez | Springer | Wu
Last Action:
05/01/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.
Author:
Blanco | Capriglione | Dean | Minjarez
Last Action:
04/17/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
Author:
Blanco | Capriglione | Dean | Minjarez
Last Action:
05/03/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state.
Author:
Price | Thompson, Senfronia | Sheffield | Minjarez | Paddie
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to organ donor registration information when applying for a hunting or fishing license on the Internet.
Author:
Howard | Minjarez | Wu
Last Action:
02/20/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Feb 20 2019 12:02PM
Caption:
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services reporting certain information regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who are pregnant or who are parents.
Author:
Zedler | Minjarez
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain duties of the Texas Medical Board regarding a complaint against a license holder.
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:
Zedler | Minjarez
Last Action:
03/06/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
Author:
Neave | Blanco | Minjarez | Guillen | Swanson
Sponsor:
Nelson
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination.
Author:
Bernal | Minjarez
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Minjarez | Meyer | Moody | Collier
Last Action:
04/11/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Clardy | Minjarez
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to proficiency certification of law enforcement officers with military service.
Author:
Price | Anchia | Frullo | Minjarez | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/28/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition against age discrimination in certain employment training programs.
Author:
White | Minjarez | Klick | Moody | Coleman
Last Action:
04/22/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy.
Author:
Swanson | Frank | Klick | Oliverson | Minjarez
Last Action:
04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to waiving certain minimum standards for substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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:
Price | Krause | Meyer | Minjarez | Moody
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
05/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to the acknowledgment of a written instrument on behalf of a limited liability company or partnership.
Author:
Guillen | Raymond | Minjarez
Last Action:
04/15/2019 S Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption:
Relating to the agreement requirements for receiving a scholarship under the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Author:
Rodriguez | Morrison | Moody | Minjarez | Herrero
Last Action:
04/26/2019 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
Author:
Price | Sheffield | Minjarez | Rose | VanDeaver
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Insurance: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibited practices by a life insurance company relating to an individual's prescription for or obtainment of an opioid antagonist.
Author:
Price | Rose | Minjarez | Sheffield | VanDeaver
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to statewide initiatives to improve maternal and newborn health for women with opioid use disorder.
Author:
Price | Sheffield | Minjarez | Rose | VanDeaver
Last Action:
02/27/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 27 2019 12:47PM
Caption:
Relating to recommendations by local school health advisory councils regarding opioid addiction and abuse education in public schools.
Author:
Israel | Capriglione | Minjarez | Cain | Blanco
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to cybersecurity of voter registration lists and other election-related documents, systems, and technology.
Author:
Pacheco | Minjarez | Bernal | Allison | Guillen
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
05/27/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas A&M University--San Antonio; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Howard | Stucky | Frank | Minjarez
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/29/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to services provided for students at public institutions of higher education who are or were in foster care.
Author:
Pacheco | Cortez | Lopez | Minjarez | Gutierrez
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
06/15/2019 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district.
Author:
Price | Sheffield | Minjarez | Thompson, Senfronia | VanDeaver
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health professionals regarding pain management and the prescribing of opioids.
Author:
Cole | Minjarez
Last Action:
04/23/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.
Author:
Price | Allen | Minjarez | Sheffield | White
Last Action:
03/11/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 11 2019 6:06PM
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of the community mental health grant program to include services to and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders.
Author:
Frank | Minjarez | Klick | Swanson
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to minimum standards and caregiver training for substitute care providers for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Price | Frank | Minjarez | Thompson, Senfronia | VanDeaver
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the prescribing of controlled substances and dangerous drugs for acute pain.
Author:
Price | Murr | Moody | Minjarez
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption:
Relating to oversight of specialty court programs.
Author:
Allison | González, Mary | Minjarez | Lopez | Capriglione
Sponsor:
Taylor
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
Author:
Hunter | Allison | Minjarez
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
Author:
Frank | Minjarez | Klick
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/23/2019 H Senate Amendments Analysis distributed: May 23 2019 3:40PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Committee on Child Welfare.
Author:
Pacheco | Cortez | Allison | Gervin-Hawkins | Minjarez
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/15/2019 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
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