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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Eddie Lucio III
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/27/2026
Number of Bills: 85

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (66):
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
02/09/2011 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the establishment by The University of Texas System of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley.
Author:
Lucio III | Cook
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to energy efficiency standards for certain buildings and to high-performance design, construction, and renovation standards for certain buildings and facilities of institutions of higher education.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
02/09/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to physical examination requirements for participation in certain University Interscholastic League extracurricular athletic activities.
Author:
Lucio III
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04/13/2011 H Withdrawn from schedule
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Relating to the wheelchair accessibility of new or renovated park playgrounds to children with disabilities.
Author:
Lucio III
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02/15/2011 H Referred to Public Education
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Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
02/15/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the employment of certified counselors by school districts.
Author:
Lucio III
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02/15/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the care of elementary and secondary school students with food or other life-threatening allergies.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/09/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
02/15/2011 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
02/16/2011 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/14/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a limitation on the use by state agencies of credit information regarding certain job applicants.
Author:
Lucio III | Farias
Last Action:
03/14/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
Author:
Lucio III | Creighton | Branch | Bohac
Sponsor:
Hegar
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a Don't Mess with Texas Water program to prevent illegal dumping that affects the surface waters of this state.
Author:
Lucio III | Raymond
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to temporary housing between academic terms for certain postsecondary students who have been under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
02/17/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
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Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices.
Author:
Lucio III
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02/17/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
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Relating to exempting fuel ethanol derived from cellulosic biomass and blended with gasoline from the motor fuels tax.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
02/17/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
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Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/14/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a security services contractor's lien.
Author:
Lucio III
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to football helmet safety requirements in public schools.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
02/21/2011 H Referred to Transportation
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/16/2011 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to cognitive-linguistic or neurocognitive assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
02/21/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to coordination between school districts and other governmental agencies regarding necessary transportation infrastructure improvements associated with real property owned or proposed to be purchased by school districts.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet.
Author:
Lucio III | Pena
Sponsor:
Ellis
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to conditions of community supervision for persons convicted of certain criminal offenses involving animal cruelty.
Author:
Lucio III | Solomons
Sponsor:
Shapiro
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the powers, duties, and financing of certain facilities finance corporations.
Author:
Lucio III | Hartnett
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of stalking or sexual assault.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses related to the failure to stop or report certain crimes committed against a child.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/09/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
Author:
Lucio III
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the provision of water and certain equipment by water supply or sewer service corporations for use in fire suppression and the liability of those corporations.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/29/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the admissibility of certain statements in the prosecution of murder or capital murder.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
04/15/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to requiring upholstered furniture sold in this state to be made with filling that is burn resistant to an open flame; imposing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption:
Relating to the adoption or implementation of certain optional provisions by municipalities participating in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Referred to Business & Industry
Caption:
Relating to the foreclosure process; creating an offense; providing penalties.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of state laws prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Author:
Lucio III | Schwertner
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the impoundment of a motor vehicle involved in an accident if operated without financial responsibility.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/24/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to county regulation of sound levels; providing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Lucio III | Patrick, Diane
Sponsor:
Van de Putte
Last Action:
05/18/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to tuition and scholarships and fee exemptions for certain members of the armed services and certain military veterans attending institutions of higher education.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to guardianships, including the functions of the Guardianship Certification Board.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the location of pawnshops in certain counties.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to monitoring the retention, preservation, and disposition of physical evidence gathered in a criminal investigation.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
04/18/2011 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to the powers of a criminal law hearing officer in Cameron County.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption:
Relating to currency exchange.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/02/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 499 as the Colonel Bill Card, Jr., Boulevard.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/17/2011 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption:
Relating to the seizure of contraband by law enforcement agencies.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Caption:
Relating to a requirement that a state agency reveal the identity of certain anonymous complainants to the person against whom the state agency has initiated a contested case.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to coverage for autism spectrum disorder under certain health benefit plans.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to information used by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to settle or resettle a market participant's load or certain trade days.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to allocation of loans made under the owner-builder loan program.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/13/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the appointment and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/30/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of regional mobility authorities.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the date of the election for trustees of an independent school district.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
Caption:
Relating to the review of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
Author:
Lucio III | Lozano
Last Action:
02/09/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 9 2011 5:02PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 9, 2011, as Harlingen Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Public Health
Caption:
Encouraging greater public awareness of the risks of pertussis and of the importance of adolescents and adults receiving the Tdap vaccine.
Author:
Lucio III | Hunter
Last Action:
02/23/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 23 2011 8:30AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 22, 2011, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2011 11:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Dhani Jones for his NFL and media careers and his many philanthropic contributions.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
04/13/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 13 2011 11:49AM
Caption:
Recognizing April 6, 2011, as National Start! Walking Day.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/05/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Congratulating Herbert A. Miller, Jr., of Austin on his receipt of a 2011 Texas Exes Teaching Award.
Author:
Lucio III
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Princell Hair on his achievements as a media executive and welcoming him to Texas.
Joint Author (19):
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales, Veronica | Munoz, Jr. | Lozano | Lucio III
Last Action:
04/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals.
Author:
Alvarado | King, Susan | Lucio III | Zerwas | Patrick, Diane
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
05/19/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the types of beverages that may be sold to students on public school campuses.
Author:
Johnson | Sheffield | Farrar | Crownover | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/02/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain elected officials convicted of certain crimes.
Author:
Gonzales, Veronica | Martinez, "Mando" | Lucio III | Margo | Gallego
Sponsor:
Uresti
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Bureau for Economic Development of the Border Region.
Author:
Anchia | Walle | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the information on the supplementary birth certificate of an adopted child.
Author:
Anchia | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to protective orders for stalking victims.
Author:
Christian | Lucio III | Zedler | Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor:
Lucio
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.
Author:
Thompson | Pitts | Rodriguez, Eddie | Lucio III | Branch
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain dog and cat breeders; providing penalties.
Author:
Gallego | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/09/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to the right of one immediate family member of certain deceased peace officers to make an oral statement regarding the terms of a plea bargain agreement.
Author:
Harper-Brown | Callegari | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of offices of inspectors general at the Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Youth Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Education Agency; providing penalties.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Gonzales, Veronica | Lucio III | Madden | Dukes
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to creating a teen dating violence court program and the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain dating violence cases.
Author:
Gonzalez, Naomi | Gonzales, Veronica | Lucio III | Hartnett
Sponsor:
Carona
Last Action:
05/20/2011 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to protective orders.
Author:
Patrick, Diane | Otto | Pickett | Villarreal | Lucio III
Sponsor:
Ogden
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
Author:
Burkett | Lucio III
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to unstructured activity requirements for public elementary school students.
Author:
Burkett | Carter | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/05/2011 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons charged with a violent or sexual offense after having been previously convicted of a violent or sexual offense.
Author:
Oliveira | Lucio III
Last Action:
01/26/2011 H Reported enrolled: Jan 26 2011 8:10AM
Caption:
Recognizing January 25, 2011, as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Martinez, "Mando" | Gonzales, Veronica | Munoz, Jr. | Pena | Lucio III
Last Action:
03/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2011 10:20AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 9, 2011, as Mid-Valley Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Murphy | Patrick, Diane | Turner | Vo | Lucio III
Last Action:
03/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2011 10:32AM
Caption:
Commemorating St. Patrick's Day and honoring the contributions that individuals of Irish descent have made to the State of Texas.
Author:
Raymond | Lucio III
Last Action:
05/05/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 5 2011 9:40AM
Caption:
Honoring The University of Texas Community Outreach for its achievements in promoting community-based prevention and control of diabetes and obesity.
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