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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Ernest Bailes
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/28/2026
Number of Bills: 62

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (35):
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for appointment to the board of managers of a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the management and operation of open-enrollment charter schools, including certain contracts involving management and operation.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.
Author:
Bailes | Ashby
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of portions of the state highway system as memorial highways for veterans.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of distinguishing license plates for farm and ranch vehicles.
Author:
Bailes | Lambert | Kuempel | Cain | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
03/30/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the labeling and sale of Texas honey.
Author:
Bailes | Rose | Harris, Cody
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the payment of permanency care assistance after a child's 18th birthday.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of hospitals from the diesel fuel tax.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to Internet posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives as an alternative to newspaper publication of notice.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
04/17/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the charging of exorbitant or excessive prices for natural gas during a declared disaster.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
05/10/2023 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb.
Author:
Bailes | Shine | Martinez
Last Action:
05/01/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the right of property owners' association members to speak at an association or board meeting.
Author:
Bailes
Sponsor:
Springer
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the taking of wildlife by an employee of the Parks and Wildlife Department or by a person or agent of the person on the person's property.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to costs associated with and procedures for the assessment and destruction of certain deer.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of exotic animals raised or kept for agricultural use.
Author:
Bailes
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to motor fuel taxes.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain persons who enter school district property to display identification.
Author:
Bailes | Morales, Eddie | Lujan
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Author:
Bailes | Johnson, Ann | Cook | Lopez, Ray | Garcia
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a pilot program to award grants for personalized treatment protocols for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a county commissioner to employ and commission a peace officer.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to operating requirements for farm mutual insurance companies related to insurance in force on rural property.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
04/18/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to notice of a water right amendment filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding a change in purpose of use.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 2090 in Montgomery County as the Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez Memorial Highway.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
05/09/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 12; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bailes
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 229; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Management District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
02/15/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 15 2023 2:50PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 13, 2023, as Hardin County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
02/15/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 15 2023 2:53PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 16, 2023, as San Jacinto County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:53PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 23, 2023, as Liberty County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Bailes
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 30 2023 3:54PM
Caption:
Commending Cyndi Patterson, Tom Patterson, Jake Droddy, Greg Smith, Jeffrey McNeel, Dakota Collier, and Jessica Garza for their outstanding efforts during a medical emergency.
Joint Author (27):
Author:
Murr | King, Tracy O. | Price | Bailes | Darby
Sponsor:
Springer
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land.
Author:
Rogers | Bell, Keith | Bailes | Bell, Cecil
Last Action:
05/04/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a landowner's bill of rights statement in connection with the acquisition of real property through eminent domain.
Author:
Allison | Bailes
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the placement by a school district of a student who engages in habitually violent behavior.
Author:
González, Mary | Lopez, Ray | Garcia | Bailes
Sponsor:
Eckhardt
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention campaign.
Author:
Gervin-Hawkins | Morrison | Martinez | Bailes
Last Action:
05/05/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.
Author:
Shaheen | Bailes
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the audit of the financial records of certain property owners' associations.
Author:
Gerdes | Bailes | Kitzman | Holland | Murr
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a rural county law enforcement grant program.
Author:
Wilson | Bailes
Last Action:
04/25/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft by the Texas military forces.
Author:
Ashby | VanDeaver | Bailes | Harris, Cody | Hefner
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the documentation required for the purchase of certain timber products; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Buckley | Burrows | González, Mary | Bailes | Kitzman
Last Action:
05/01/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
Author:
Ashby | Lopez, Janie | Bailes
Sponsor:
Nichols
Last Action:
05/27/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the skills test required for a commercial driver's license for certain commercial learner's permit holders.
Author:
Manuel | Bailes | Guillen | Raymond | Cain
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to an elective course on community safety, firearm safety, and mental health for certain public high school students.
Author:
Kacal | Bailes | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/15/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.
Author:
Troxclair | Bailes | Burns | Thimesch | Patterson
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to municipal regulation of the removal of an Ashe juniper tree.
Author:
Ashby | Bailes | Rogers | Kitzman | Cain
Sponsor:
Perry
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to nuisance actions and other actions against agricultural operations.
Author:
Lambert | Metcalf | Shine | Darby | Bailes
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to requirements for notice advertising the sale of property to enforce a self-service storage facility lien.
Author:
Ashby | Anderson | Rose | Bailes | Clardy
Last Action:
05/01/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to broadband development.
Author:
Lujan | Leo-Wilson | Neave Criado | Bailes | Murr
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Manuel | Bernal | Bumgarner | Bailes
Last Action:
04/18/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to consideration of the location of a bidder's principal place of business in certain municipality contracts.
Author:
VanDeaver | Bailes
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the payment of certain contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
Author:
Allen | Wu | Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds | Bailes
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to public school system accountability.
Author:
Talarico | King, Ken | Bailes | Dutton | Bucy
Last Action:
04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Geren | Bailes | Isaac
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the designation of advanced clean energy projects.
Author:
Bell, Cecil | Toth | Bailes
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.
Author:
Metcalf | Cunningham | Manuel | Bailes | Ashby
Last Action:
05/05/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the use of customer-sited distributed generation facilities owned by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
Author:
Bhojani | Lambert | Meza | Bailes | Longoria
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to authorization and reimbursement for certain examination fee and other required cost subsidies paid for public school teachers and students.
Author:
Metcalf | Bell, Cecil | Toth | Bailes
Last Action:
02/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 14 2023 7:17PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 14, 2023, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.
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