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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Jessica González
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/1/2026
Number of Bills: 53

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (33):
Author:
González, Jessica | Smith | Moody | Leach | Bowers
Last Action:
04/26/2023 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
Author:
González, Jessica | Swanson | Cain | Bucy | Plesa
Last Action:
04/26/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to the conduct of primary elections.
Author:
González, Jessica | Smith | Bucy | Manuel | Cain
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the compensation of an election judge or clerk.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons younger than 18 years of age to preregister to vote.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to defense of certain actions brought against election judges and clerks.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
04/11/2023 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to a right of first refusal applicable to the sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on an appreciating residence homestead.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
04/18/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment or prevention of infectious diseases.
Author:
González, Jessica | Anchía | Martinez Fischer | Reynolds | Neave Criado
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
05/09/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a witness protection unit within the Department of Public Safety.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption:
Relating to the disposal of exhibits used in criminal proceedings.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
05/06/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of crime stoppers tips.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the sale of consumer geotracking data by telephone companies.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
04/12/2023 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain individuals who are lawfully present in the United States.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to a hearing for an alleged violation of community supervision by a defendant and the manner in which that defendant is required to appear before the court.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
Author:
González, Jessica | Rose | Anderson | Guillen | Walle
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
Author:
González, Jessica | Jetton | Gates | Morales Shaw | Manuel
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the disclosure of certain fees by a landlord.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of a person's source of income and to the enforcement of that prohibition.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to penalties for the intimidation and harassment of election officials; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
González, Jessica | Turner | Sherman, Sr. | Bhojani
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of an electronic bulletin board to post public notice.
Author:
González, Jessica | Turner | Bhojani | Davis
Last Action:
05/16/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain cricket events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.
Author:
González, Jessica | Lozano | Neave Criado | Guillen | Flores
Last Action:
05/06/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street the Irma Rangel Building.
Author:
González, Jessica | Davis | Bryant | Anchía | Jones, Venton
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 12:27PM
Caption:
In memory of Donald J. Maison of Dallas.
Author:
González, Jessica | Turner | Davis | Bhojani | Sherman, Sr.
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2023 2:29PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
04/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 2023 6:02PM
Caption:
Commemorating the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Stevie Ray Vaughan Park in Cockrell Hill on April 22, 2023.
Author:
González, Jessica
Last Action:
05/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2023 3:41PM
Caption:
Commending the staff of State Representative Jessica González for their service during the 88th Legislative Session.
Joint Author (20):
Author:
Neave Criado | Garcia | González, Jessica
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home.
Author:
Goodwin | González, Jessica
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
Author:
Jetton | Bhojani | González, Jessica | Shaheen | Thierry
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Author:
Bucy | González, Jessica
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | González, Jessica | Plesa | Garcia
Last Action:
04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
Author:
Goldman | Turner | Sherman, Sr. | Leach | González, Jessica
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of certain tags, permits, and license plates authorizing the movement of vehicles and the transfer and renewal of certain license plates.
Author:
Hull | Oliverson | Harless | González, Jessica | Johnson, Ann
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.
Author:
Cortez | González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to preferential voting in runoff elections for certain voters voting by mail.
Author:
Cole | González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to dedication ceremonies for new state buildings.
Author:
González, Mary | Moody | González, Jessica | Jones, Venton
Last Action:
05/10/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of indecency with a child.
Author:
King, Ken | González, Jessica
Sponsor:
Hancock
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the major events reimbursement program, including event funding eligibility, site selection organizations, and single event and single year classifications.
Author:
Johnson, Julie | Jones, Venton | González, Jessica
Last Action:
05/08/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.
Author:
Manuel | Reynolds | Rose | González, Jessica | Longoria
Last Action:
05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
Author:
Goodwin | González, Jessica | Plesa
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
Author:
Cole | González, Jessica | Oliverson | Hernandez | Talarico
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
Author:
Johnson, Julie | Rose | Bryant | González, Jessica | Frazier
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to certain disability and death benefits payable by the public retirement systems for police and fire fighters in certain municipalities.
Author:
Anchía | Rose | Frazier | González, Jessica | Meyer
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Referred to Finance
Caption:
Relating to participation in a deferred retirement option plan by members of the retirement systems for police and fire fighters in certain municipalities.
Author:
González, Mary | González, Jessica | Zwiener | Johnson, Julie | Johnson, Ann
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:13PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 14, 2023, as Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Collier | González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2023 2:46PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 2023 as Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Author:
Johnson, Julie | Turner | González, Jessica
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 30 2023 4:10PM
Caption:
Commending the Dallas Wings organization for its contributions to the community.
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