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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Jim Murphy
82nd Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/26/2026
Number of Bills: 76

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (51):
Author:
Murphy
Sponsor:
Eltife
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment benefits of a person receiving certain forms of remuneration.
Author:
Murphy | Workman | Flynn | Harper-Brown
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the provision of certain professional services by certain governmental entities.
Author:
Murphy | King, Phil | Parker | Keffer | Hilderbran
Last Action:
04/11/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
02/24/2011 H Referred to Public Education
Caption:
Relating to the computation of public high school grade point averages.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of pension and other postemployment benefits in establishing the rates of a gas utility.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
03/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain local governmental entities.
Author:
Murphy | Carter
Last Action:
04/12/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to enhancing the penalties for certain repeat and habitual misdemeanor offenders.
Author:
Murphy | Allen | Eissler | Patrick, Diane | Cook
Last Action:
05/09/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the computation of public high school grade point averages.
Author:
Murphy | Huberty
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility requirements of deputy voter registrars.
Author:
Murphy | Huberty
Last Action:
03/14/2011 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to residency requirements for deputy voter registrars.
Author:
Murphy | Villarreal | Hartnett
Last Action:
03/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the hotel occupancy tax on the price paid for a hotel room.
Author:
Murphy | Davis, Sarah
Sponsor:
Williams
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to training for deputy voter registrars.
Author:
Murphy | Alvarado | Woolley | Pickett
Last Action:
04/26/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Author:
Murphy | Nash
Last Action:
04/07/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the definition of a postsecondary program in regard to non-baccalaureate career schools and colleges.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption:
Relating to the review and comment procedure of certain regional planning commissions and metropolitan planning organizations.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
03/08/2011 H Referred to Insurance
Caption:
Relating to notice required upon nonrenewal of property/casualty insurance policies.
Author:
Murphy | Torres
Sponsor:
Estes
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to notice required upon nonrenewal of property and casualty insurance policies.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the residence address of a person for purposes of registration under the Election Code.
Author:
Murphy | Rodriguez, Eddie | Hancock | Bonnen | Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
04/18/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to certain investments by insurance companies and related organizations.
Author:
Murphy | Miles
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the computation of a surplus credit for certain successor employing units.
Author:
Murphy
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the partial tax exemption for certain beer.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
03/16/2011 H Referred to Ways & Means
Caption:
Relating to the exclusion of subcontracting payments made by a staff leasing services company in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Author:
Murphy | Coleman
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of a certificate for a municipal setting designation.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/07/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to state contribution to the cost of certain dependents' participation in the group benefits program for state employees and their dependents.
Author:
Murphy | Rodriguez, Eddie | Hancock | Bonnen | Taylor, Larry
Last Action:
04/18/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the voluntary decertification of a certified capital company.
Author:
Murphy | Zedler
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to certain evidence in a prosecution of fraud or theft involving Medicaid or Medicare benefits and to certain criminal procedures involving offenses in general.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who are unlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing a felony.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
03/15/2011 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2011 10:20AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 19th anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre in Azerbaijan.
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:
Murphy
Last Action:
04/11/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 11 2011 7:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Ann Woodroof on her receipt of the 2010 John E. Wolf Citizenship Cup Award from the Houston Association of REALTORS.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
04/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2011 9:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Ed Wolff on being named the 2010 REALTOR of the Year by the Houston Association of REALTORS.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
04/14/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 14 2011 12:40PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 12, 2011, as REALTOR Appreciation Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/03/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 3 2011 7:45AM
Caption:
In memory of Paul Oliver Naut of Katy.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2011 12:30PM
Caption:
Honoring the Harmony School of Innovation in Houston for its achievements.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption:
Honoring Steve Dorman of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 130 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption:
Honoring Bob Blackmer of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 338 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Larry Pound of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 356 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption:
Honoring Warren Stevens of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 429 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption:
Honoring Roman Klein of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 437 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption:
Honoring Craig Hagedorn of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 438 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/16/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 16 2011 1:25PM
Caption:
Honoring Mary Maxwell of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 483 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Stephen Sherman of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 487 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Stuart Mayper of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 492 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Martha Brownfield of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 493 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Ralph Fite of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 499 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Shelley Hillman of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 504 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/19/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2011 8:00AM
Caption:
Honoring Samuel Abraham Mai of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 508 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2011 11:05PM
Caption:
Honoring Helen Bledsoe of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 626 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2011 11:05PM
Caption:
Honoring Jim McSpadden of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 727 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 12 2011 11:05PM
Caption:
Honoring Jill Fury of Houston for serving as Republican Party precinct chair of Precinct 765 in Harris County.
Author:
Murphy
Last Action:
05/21/2011 H Reported enrolled: May 21 2011 11:45AM
Caption:
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Houston Community College.
Joint Author (25):
Author:
Riddle | Murphy | Fletcher
Last Action:
05/16/2011 S Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of a person operating a motor vehicle without a license.
Author:
Riddle | Murphy | Fletcher
Last Action:
03/01/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
Author:
Callegari | Murphy
Last Action:
04/26/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the acquisition of and compensation for real property, including blighted property, for public purposes through condemnation or certain other means.
Author:
Solomons | Smith, Todd | Murphy
Last Action:
04/13/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
Author:
Fletcher | Murphy | Miller, Doug
Last Action:
02/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense.
Author:
Parker | Murphy | Shelton | Flynn | Harless
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to the offense of paying or receiving certain forms of compensation for facilitating the registration of voters; providing criminal penalties.
Author:
Parker | Callegari | Davis, John | Orr | Murphy
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.
Author:
Chisum | Murphy | Flynn | Hilderbran
Last Action:
03/23/2011 H Referred to Elections
Caption:
Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.
Author:
Hilderbran | King, Phil | Murphy | Callegari | Bohac
Last Action:
05/04/2011 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the extension of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Author:
Callegari | Zerwas | Miller, Sid | Murphy | Hughes
Last Action:
04/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
Author:
Hancock | Murphy | Creighton | Bonnen
Last Action:
02/18/2011 H Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.
Author:
Zerwas | Schwertner | Murphy | Callegari | Bohac
Last Action:
05/12/2011 H Postponed
Caption:
Relating to state agency reports on the cost of services and benefits provided to undocumented immigrants.
Author:
Zerwas | Murphy | Callegari
Sponsor:
Seliger
Last Action:
05/21/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Branch | Murphy | Burkett
Last Action:
04/18/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Author:
Sheffield | Gonzales, Larry | Murphy | Legler | Aliseda
Last Action:
04/19/2011 H Returned to committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to notify the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding the withdrawal or nonattendance of certain foreign students.
Author:
Howard, Charlie | Murphy
Last Action:
03/28/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to certain requirements relating to the issuance of a marriage license or the recording of a declaration of informal marriage and to the maintenance of marriage and divorce indexes by the bureau of vital statistics.
Author:
Harless | Murphy | Garza
Last Action:
03/22/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Phillips | Murphy
Sponsor:
Watson
Last Action:
06/17/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the offense of transporting household goods without registration; providing a penalty.
Author:
Callegari | Bohac | Murphy | Isaac
Last Action:
04/20/2011 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections.
Author:
Davis, John | Reynolds | Murphy
Sponsor:
Shapiro
Last Action:
05/21/2011 E Effective on 9/1/11
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Select Committee on Economic Development.
Author:
Workman | Murphy
Last Action:
04/06/2011 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a work program for certain persons not legally authorized to be in the United States; providing penalties.
Author:
Thompson | Christian | Elkins | Otto | Murphy
Last Action:
05/06/2011 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the treatment of certain exempt organizations as agents of suppliers or distributors of taxable items for purposes of the sales and use tax.
Author:
Anchia | Hartnett | Murphy | Harper-Brown | Martinez Fischer
Last Action:
05/13/2011 S Referred to Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the rebate, refund, or payment of tax proceeds to a qualified hotel project.
Author:
Callegari | Bohac | Murphy | Woolley | Vo
Last Action:
02/25/2011 H Reported enrolled: Feb 25 2011 7:55AM
Caption:
In memory of Dr. Susan Diane Jackson.
Author:
Davis, Sarah | Murphy | Callegari | Bohac
Last Action:
04/01/2011 H Reported enrolled: Apr 1 2011 9:50AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 30, 2011, as Pachyderm Day at the State Capitol.
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