Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
02/09/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 9 2015 2:57PM
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/11/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of force in defense of property.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Elections: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Elections: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration in certain counties.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Elections: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
04/09/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to a body worn camera program for certain law enforcement agencies in this state.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Elkins | Deshotel
Last Action:
05/20/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Romero, Jr. | Stickland | Wu | Rose
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to certain duties of the Commission on Jail Standards regarding visitation periods for county jail prisoners.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/05/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 5 2015 2:59PM
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for professional licenses.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Naishtat
Last Action:
02/19/2015 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 19 2015 11:53AM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | White, James | Martinez, "Mando"
Last Action:
04/23/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to criminal offenses involving the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/16/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers and for certain injuries or deaths of peace officers.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to the release of veteran autopsy reports to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Alvarado
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/02/2015 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 2 2015 3:50PM
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the delivery or possession of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Farney | Thompson, Senfronia | Zerwas | González, Mary
Last Action:
03/10/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Thompson, Senfronia | Riddle | Harless | Moody
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of prostitution; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Price | Darby | Deshotel | Longoria
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the designation of certain areas as banking or credit union development districts to encourage the establishment of branches of banks or credit unions in those areas.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Kuempel | Lucio III | Capriglione | Longoria
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/20/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to authorizing a credit union or other financial institution to conduct savings promotion raffles.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Parker | Isaac | Anchia
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to crowdfunding portal regulations for small business development.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to identifying teen pregnancy crisis areas.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the incorporation of climate and precipitation forecasts in state, regional, and local water planning.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
05/15/2015 H Failed to pass
Caption:
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Hernandez | Schofield
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to a deceptive trade practice related to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Guillen
Sponsor:
Rodríguez
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to increasing awareness of the danger of heatstroke for a child left unattended in a motor vehicle.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
04/07/2015 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to increasing awareness of the danger of leaving a child in a motor vehicle.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Investments & Financial Services: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to crowdfunding portal regulations.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Schofield
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to providing a remedy for fraud committed in certain real estate transactions.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/16/2015 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 16 2015 4:36PM
Caption:
Relating to the prevention of overdose deaths by providing a defense for prosecution for certain offenses involving the delivery or possession of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for certain persons who seek medical attention for a suspected opioid overdose, and the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
04/22/2015 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the automatic admission of certain transfer students to general academic teaching institutions.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/20/2015 H Referred to Economic & Small Business Development: Mar 20 2015 1:41PM
Caption:
Relating to transferring a certain percentage of the Texas Enterprise Fund to the capital access fund.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/19/2015 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 19 2015 6:01PM
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of Auctioneers.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/23/2015 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2015 1:07PM
Caption:
Relating to the governance independent school districts.
Author:
Johnson, Eric | Anchia | Meyer | Rose | Koop
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
05/23/2015 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing the Operation Blue Shield initiative.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
01/14/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jan 14 2015 2:03PM
Caption:
In memory of former Dallas Cowboys player Jethro Pugh.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
02/26/2015 H Reported enrolled: Feb 26 2015 10:30AM
Caption:
In memory of Dallas County Constable Cleophas R. Steele Jr.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
03/24/2015 H Reported enrolled: Mar 24 2015 10:18AM
Caption:
Honoring the Children's Health System of Texas for 101 years of service.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
04/16/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2015 7:30PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 17, 2015, as Young Texans Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
04/30/2015 H Reported enrolled: Apr 30 2015 4:21PM
Caption:
Honoring the Reverend Dr. Ervin D. Seamster Jr. for his service as Pastor of the Day for the House of Representatives on April 29, 2015.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 1:42PM
Caption:
Congratulating Pat Stephens of Dallas on her receipt of an Unsung Hero Award from Eta Phi Beta Sorority.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
05/27/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2015 6:29PM
Caption:
Commending Books are the Beginning for its contributions to childhood literacy.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 4:09PM
Caption:
Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Johnny Jefferson of Precinct 1063 in Dallas County.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
06/01/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 1 2015 3:56PM
Caption:
In memory of baseball legend Ernie Banks.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
05/29/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 29 2015 1:16PM
Caption:
Commending Mariam Ahmed, Hannah Alexander, Kayla Davis, Mary Elbanna, Daniel Khalil, Antoinette Mays, and Rick Warnell for their service as legislative interns in the office of State Representative Eric Johnson.
Author:
Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
06/03/2015 H Reported enrolled: Jun 3 2015 10:40AM
Caption:
Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Barbara Rosenberg of Precinct 1076 in Dallas County.
Author:
Button | Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
05/14/2015 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
Author:
Guillen | Johnson, Eric | King, Susan
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/01/2015 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of a suspected overdose and a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
Author:
Harless | Johnson, Eric | Israel
Last Action:
02/11/2015 H Referred to Elections: Feb 11 2015 11:25AM
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Turner, Chris | Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
05/15/2015 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties.
Author:
White, James | Huberty | Johnson, Eric | Canales | Keough
Last Action:
05/05/2015 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Sheets | Fallon | Johnson, Eric | Button | Anderson, Rodney
Last Action:
05/18/2015 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
Author:
Alvarado | Gonzales, Larry | Button | Rodriguez, Eddie | Johnson, Eric
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/27/2015 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Recruit Texas Program to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities.
Author:
Button | Johnson, Eric | Springer | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Leach
Last Action:
05/13/2015 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of presidential general election debates for distributions from a Major Events trust fund.
Author:
Bell | Johnson, Eric | Villalba | Meyer
Last Action:
05/04/2015 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund.
Author:
Raney | Johnson, Eric
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/10/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees.
Author:
Villalba | Harless | Lucio III | Johnson, Eric | Koop
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/19/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the restriction of certain intoxication offenders to the operation of a motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device in lieu of a license suspension.
Author:
Alvarado | Flynn | Martinez Fischer | Larson | Johnson, Eric
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/17/2015 E Effective on 9/1/15
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of student records.
Author:
Sheets | Burkett | Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
05/11/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 11 2015 4:10PM
Caption:
Congratulating Mesquite native Craig Wayne Boyd for winning Season 7 of The Voice.
Author:
Sheets | Burkett | Johnson, Eric
Last Action:
05/18/2015 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2015 7:57PM
Caption:
Commending Officers Ryan Nielson and Autumn Soto of the Mesquite Police Department and private citizen Zachary Shipman for rescuing a driver from a burning car.