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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Donna Howard
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 143

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (90):
Author:
Howard | Geren | Thierry | Guerra
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.
Author:
Howard | Oliverson | Rogers | Klick | Bonnen
Last Action:
04/17/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health facilities.
Author:
Howard | Raney
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Author:
Howard | Thierry | Patterson | Sherman, Sr.
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of pharmacists to furnish certain medications.
Author:
Howard | Johnson, Julie | Slawson | Leach | Garcia
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
Author:
Howard | Button | Neave Criado | Thierry | Leach
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain family care items.
Author:
Howard | King, Ken | Allen
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the costs of expansion of open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Howard | Guerra | Raymond
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Author:
Howard | Hernandez
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the effect of delayed school start times on students.
Author:
Howard | Capriglione | Anchía | Anderson | Tepper
Last Action:
04/26/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the Internet broadcast or recording of certain open meetings.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring public schools to use the wet bulb globe temperature to determine whether conditions are unsatisfactory for student outdoor activities due to severe heat.
Author:
Howard | Raymond
Last Action:
05/01/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for certain complaints against health care practitioners.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Redistricting: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the functions and duties of the independent redistricting commission.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of and exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to equipment used or intended for use in testing or analyzing a controlled substance.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to informational materials provided through the alternatives to abortion program.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
05/10/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a higher education plan for human papillomavirus education and prevention.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the task force on racial diversity in the nursing workforce.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to criminal history record information obtained by certain facilities and private agencies on behalf of facilities.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
04/27/2023 H Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption:
Relating to the authority of municipalities to prohibit the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at municipal golf courses.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Author:
Howard | Lalani
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the submission by law enforcement agencies to certain public school personnel of a handle with care notice concerning a traumatic event experienced by a public school student and to certain required training regarding those notices.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain minors to consent to Texas Home Visiting Program services and to the delivery of those services.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the reimbursement under Medicaid of local educational agencies for the provision of health care services to students.
Author:
Howard | Hull | Rose
Last Action:
05/03/2023 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to family violence center services for victims of family violence.
Author:
Howard | Stucky | Klick | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the development of a strategic plan for home and community-based services provided under Medicaid and the child health plan program and the establishment of an advisory committee on home and community-based services.
Author:
Howard | Thierry | Bowers
Last Action:
05/05/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to an exception to certain reporting requirements for health care providers reviewing information on maternal mortality and morbidity for the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the applicability of certain laws on the provision of money to organizations that support access to health care services and the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the operation of a sport shooting range near a school, open-enrollment charter school, or school athletic facility.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the purchase and use of and access to information on contraceptives.
Author:
Howard | Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/05/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of a health care provider participation program by a certain hospital district.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion.
Author:
Howard | Geren
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the use of dynamic message signs for the Keep 'Em Safe Texas Gun Storage Campaign.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for Medicaid for breast and cervical cancer.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the form of a medical power of attorney.
Author:
Howard | Orr
Last Action:
04/25/2023 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
Author:
Howard | Guillen | Neave Criado | Garcia | Harless
Last Action:
05/17/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and duties of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force and establishment of a mandatory training program for peace officers on responding to reports of child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault.
Author:
Howard | Jetton | Johnson, Ann | Harless | Oliverson
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to required training and continuing education requirements for persons who provide medical care or other support to survivors of sexual assault.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Howard | Neave Criado | Guillen | Harless
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the composition of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force and to compensation for task force members and certain other task force participants.
Author:
Howard | Cook | Leach | Bowers | Johnson, Ann
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring a state agency to notify the legislature regarding certain required reports.
Author:
Howard
Sponsor:
Eckhardt
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
Author:
Howard
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to a strategic plan for improving maternal health, including the consolidation and repeal of certain planning and reporting requirements.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the determination of prescription drug reimbursement amounts under the Medicaid vendor drug program.
Author:
Howard | Darby
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to a report by the Legislative Budget Board on the reliance by this state on certain dedicated revenue for purposes of budget certification.
Author:
Howard | Guillen
Last Action:
05/02/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the inclusion of firearm safety instruction in the required health curriculum for public school students.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to a grant program for certain nonprofit organizations to distribute diapers to families.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and operation of an interdisciplinary group to review services provided by home and community support services agencies.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to money awarded to providers of women's health services and family planning services, including the repeal of prohibitions on the provision of those services.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to reports by the Legislative Budget Board regarding the General Appropriations Act and other fiscal actions taken by the legislature and each general appropriations bill proposed by the legislature.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to certain regulations and taxes utilized by governmental entities for construction and tourism.
Author:
Howard | Rose | Guillen
Last Action:
05/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to allowing certain inmates to apply for benefits under certain public benefits programs to be provided at the time of discharge or release.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to excused absences from public school for students with a menstrual disorder.
Author:
Howard | Bonnen
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the sale by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the summary suspension of a nursing license in connection with a fraudulently or unlawfully obtained diploma, license, or other document.
Author:
Howard | Garcia | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for and provision of benefits under Medicaid or the child health plan program for certain individuals committed, placed, or detained in certain facilities and settings.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the administration of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) Grant Program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Author:
Howard | Spiller
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to nursing educational programs offered by for-profit entities.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to requirements for an annual audit report filed by a school district.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant program.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting weapons in certain facilities providing services to individuals with mental illness or an intellectual disability and community centers providing community-based mental health or intellectual disability services.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
05/04/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to an advanced mathematics program for public school students in middle school.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to a grant program for reducing workplace violence against nurses.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund and to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the Texas legacy distribution fund.
Author:
Howard
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
04/28/2023 E Filed without the Governor's signature
Caption:
Congratulating Texas Impact on its 50th anniversary.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Redistricting: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas legacy fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, dedicating the Texas legacy distribution fund to certain state infrastructure projects or the reduction of certain long-term obligations, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund.
Author:
Howard | Oliverson
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2023 8:35PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Nurse Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2023 9:06PM
Caption:
Granting permission for the floor of the House to be opened on April 30, 2023, for Boy Scouts of America Troop 5.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 8:38AM
Caption:
In memory of former University of Texas baseball coach Clifford Lincoln Gustafson.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2023 2:36PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 8, 2023, as Pink Granite Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 29 2023 1:43PM
Caption:
In memory of William Rayford Price of Austin, former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:52AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 16, 2023, as RSV Awareness Day.
Author:
Howard | Morales, Christina
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2023 2:05PM
Caption:
Recognizing September 23, 2023, as Fourth Trimester Care Day.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
04/14/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2023 3:52PM
Caption:
Recognizing May 2023 as Save Your Tooth Month.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 28 2023 2:54PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 2023 as Parkinson's Awareness Month and honoring Power for Parkinson's on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
04/12/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 12 2023 7:25AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Division of Digital Learning on receiving the 2022 Open Policy Award from Open Education Global.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
05/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 17 2023 1:19PM
Caption:
Honoring UT Austin professor emeritus Paul Bestor Woodruff.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:15PM
Caption:
In memory of Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff of Austin.
Author:
Howard
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:14PM
Caption:
Commending Eva Eloisa DeLuna Castro for her more than 24 years of service to Every Texan.
Joint Author (53):
Author:
Rose | Thompson, Senfronia | Walle | Thierry | Howard
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the duration of services provided under Medicaid to women following a pregnancy.
Author:
Talarico | Oliverson | Howard | Leo-Wilson
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
Author:
King, Ken | VanDeaver | Dutton | Howard | Buckley
Sponsor:
Creighton
Last Action:
05/26/2023 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.
Author:
Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Rose | Howard | Jetton
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
Author:
Oliverson | Howard | Talarico | Cole | Leo-Wilson
Last Action:
04/12/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
Author:
Bowers | Howard | Lalani | Goodwin | Meza
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Author:
Capriglione | VanDeaver | Howard | Button
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Author:
Thierry | Oliverson | Harris, Caroline | Collier | Howard
Last Action:
05/01/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain maternal mortality information to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
Author:
Cole | Guillen | Turner | Dutton | Howard
Sponsor:
LaMantia
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.
Author:
Ordaz | Slawson | Frank | Rose | Howard
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.
Author:
Guerra | Howard
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to voter registration application forms in high schools.
Author:
Thierry | Bucy | Harrison | Howard
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
Author:
Cole | Goodwin | Flores | Howard | Talarico
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
Author:
Klick | Howard | Bonnen
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the prescribing and ordering of Schedule II controlled substances by certain advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants.
Author:
Campos | Collier | Garcia | Howard | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action:
04/20/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the definitions of family violence and household member for purposes of crime victims' compensation.
Author:
Plesa | Howard | Romero, Jr. | Campos | Garcia
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Oliverson | Howard | Jones, Venton | Talarico
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to a statewide standing order prescribing opioid antagonists.
Author:
Leo-Wilson | Oliverson | Talarico | Howard
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
Author:
González, Mary | Kuempel | Howard | Burns | Lalani
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.
Author:
Schaefer | Hefner | Howard | Ashby | Clardy
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to funding for The University of Texas at Tyler's school of pharmacy.
Author:
Klick | Oliverson | Howard | Jetton | Lalani
Last Action:
05/03/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
Author:
Plesa | Thierry | Lopez, Ray | Howard
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion.
Author:
Manuel | Plesa | Davis | Hull | Howard
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to a court order for the exclusive occupancy of the primary residence by a spouse during the pendency of a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
Author:
Guerra | Howard | Allen | Muñoz, Jr.
Sponsor:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/14/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to designating March 4 as COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day.
Author:
Spiller | Garcia | Howard
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders.
Author:
Talarico | Howard | Ordaz | Rose | Bernal
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to family and medical leave.
Author:
Talarico | Oliverson | Leo-Wilson | Howard | Zwiener
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses and to the permissible uses of money appropriated to a state agency from the opioid abatement account.
Author:
Button | Burns | Bucy | Clardy | Howard
Last Action:
04/26/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the award of scholarship money by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to certain accounting students.
Author:
Ortega | Lalani | Raney | Howard
Last Action:
05/06/2023 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to requiring training in the importance of mental and physical health as a requisite for certain medical degrees.
Author:
Morales Shaw | Howard | Plesa | Ordaz
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.
Author:
Johnson, Ann | Garcia | Howard
Last Action:
05/03/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
Author:
Meyer | Howard | Leach | Anchía | Shaheen
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
Author:
Johnson, Ann | Leach | Slawson | Howard | Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the provision of certain medical treatment to a pregnant woman by a physician or health care provider.
Author:
Guerra | Hernandez | Noble | Howard
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the protection of certain occupational licensing information regarding clients of family violence shelter centers, victims of trafficking shelter centers, and sexual assault programs and survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Author:
Bucy | Cole | Howard
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the availability of menstrual products and lactation rooms at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Bucy | Cole | Howard
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the general responsibility of public institutions of higher education and to protected expression and academic freedom at those institutions.
Author:
Anchía | Sherman, Sr. | Howard | Frazier | Martinez
Last Action:
05/04/2023 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits.
Author:
Gates | Howard | Wilson | Paul | Morales, Christina
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing; authorizing a fee; authorizing a penalty.
Author:
Guerra | Zwiener | Howard | Allen
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to a fentanyl awareness program in public schools.
Author:
Bucy | Capriglione | Button | Howard
Last Action:
05/16/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the formation of decentralized unincorporated associations and the use of distributed ledger or blockchain technology for certain business purposes; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Garcia | Howard | Talarico | Lozano
Last Action:
04/17/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Bucy | Allen | Garcia | Howard
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to requirements regarding certain behavior management for a student enrolled in a special education program of a public school and related reporting requirements regarding the use of restraint.
Author:
Bryant | Howard
Last Action:
04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.
Author:
Orr | Howard
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Women's Health Care Consortium.
Author:
Flores | Talarico | Howard | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/02/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the provision of menstrual products at public schools.
Author:
Bhojani | González, Mary | Howard
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Guillen | Howard
Last Action:
04/17/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact.
Author:
Flores | Troxclair | Cole | Hinojosa | Howard
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 1/1/24
Caption:
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
Author:
Lalani | Klick | Howard | Bonnen | Oliverson
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to liability of hospital personnel for certain uses of force while on duty.
Author:
Flores | Howard | González, Mary | Johnson, Ann
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibited discrimination by health care providers based on an individual's age, race, disability, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Author:
Raney | Allison | Morrison | Howard | Guerra
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature.
Author:
Lalani | Howard | Oliverson | Klick
Last Action:
02/22/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2023 1:12PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day.
Author:
Oliverson | Howard
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 28 2023 8:43PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas Anesthesiologists Day at the State Capitol.
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