Texas Legislature

Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored

Rep. Rick Hardcastle 80th Legislature Regular Session Report Date: 6/9/2026
Number of Bills: 10

Report Sections: Sponsored Bills | Joint Sponsored Bills

Sponsor (9):

SB 272

Author:

Estes

Sponsor:

Hardcastle

Last Action:

04/05/2007 E Effective on 9/1/07

Caption:

Relating to the appointment of bailiffs for the 97th Judicial District.

SB 742

Author:

Eltife

Sponsor:

Hardcastle | Gonzalez Toureilles | Chisum

Last Action:

05/07/2007 H Committee report sent to Calendars

Caption:

Relating to the authority of a gas utility to receive an interim adjustment for certain infrastructure projects.

SB 1013

Author:

Jackson, Mike

Sponsor:

Hardcastle

Last Action:

05/18/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar

Caption:

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to regulate warning signs appurtenant to certain pipeline facilities; providing an administrative penalty.

SB 1165

Author:

Estes

Sponsor:

Hardcastle

Last Action:

06/15/2007 E Effective immediately

Caption:

Relating to the powers and duties of the Gainesville Hospital District.

SB 1336

Author:

Estes

Sponsor:

Hardcastle

Last Action:

05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar

Caption:

Relating to the authority of a municipality with a population of less than 10,000 to enter into an agreement with an owner of real property in or adjacent to an area in the municipality that has been approved for funding under certain revitalization or redevelopment programs to prohibit ad valorem tax increases on the owner's property for a limited period.

SB 1574

Author:

Duncan

Sponsor:

Hardcastle

Last Action:

05/21/2007 H Placed on General State Calendar

Caption:

Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the use of the surface of land in connection with certain activities associated with the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas.

SB 1816

Author:

Averitt

Sponsor:

Hardcastle

Last Action:

05/22/2007 H Placed on Major State Calendar

Caption:

Relating to a sales tax exemption for the reuse and recycling of wastewater used for oil and gas activities.

SB 1950

Author:

Duncan

Sponsor:

Hardcastle

Last Action:

05/23/2007 E Effective immediately

Caption:

Relating to the name, governing body, and boundaries of the Tri-County Groundwater Conservation District.

SJR 44

Author:

Estes

Sponsor:

Hardcastle

Last Action:

05/23/2007 E Filed with the Secretary of State

Caption:

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the voters of a municipality with a population of less than 10,000 to authorize the governing body of the municipality to enter into an agreement with an owner of real property in or adjacent to an area in the municipality that has been approved for funding under certain revitalization or redevelopment programs to prohibit ad valorem tax increases on the owner's property for a limited period.

Joint Sponsor (1):

SB 1983

Author:

Estes

Sponsor:

King, Phil | Hardcastle | Keffer, Jim

Last Action:

06/15/2007 E Effective immediately

Caption:

Relating to the creation of the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.