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Texas Legislature

Bills Authored / Joint Authored

Rep. Eddie Morales
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/2/2026
Number of Bills: 147

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (60):
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to an optional blood type designation on a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or learner's permit.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain health care workers employed in rural counties.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the course levels offered at Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the adoption of physical fitness programs and standards for law enforcement officers employed by the office of the attorney general.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a business to file electronic documents with a county clerk that accepts electronic filing.
Author:
Morales, Eddie | Leach | Cook | Harris, Cody | Canales
Last Action:
04/20/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired or former district court judges for assignment as a visiting judge.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the type of newspaper required for the publication of notices by governmental entities or representatives in certain counties.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility to act as a supervisor in certain counties for an applicant for a license as a professional counselor.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the maintenance of certain roads near an international border.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain working parents for whom federal matching money is available.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of parking rules or policies for a multiunit complex by a third-party parking enforcement vendor.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to accompanying and filming peace officers of the state and local law enforcement agencies for producing a documentary film.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
04/13/2023 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption:
Relating to promoting voter registration and voting participation in rural counties.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to prohibited discriminatory practices by pharmaceutical drug manufacturers against patient assistance program applicants.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of the 205th Judicial District and the 394th Judicial District.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Middle Rio Grande Regional Mobility Authority; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Center for Rural Health Education at Sul Ross State University in Alpine.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility for employment of a trustee of certain independent school districts.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the governance and number of trustees of certain independent school districts.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to variances from Department of State Health Services rules governing the provision of emergency medical services.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to eligibility for early voting by mail.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Big Bend Regional Emergency Service District
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit on performance bonds.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Maverick County Regional Mobility Authority; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/21/2023 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Presidio International Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
02/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2023 4:07PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 7 and 8, 2023, as Maverick County and Eagle Pass Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/06/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2023 4:14PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 6, 2023, as For The Benefit of Earth Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Filed
Caption:
Recognizing March 21, 2023, as Val Verde County-Del Rio Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Filed
Caption:
Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Val Verde County-Del Rio Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2023 1:41PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Val Verde County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
04/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2023 2:17PM
Caption:
In memory of Miguel V. Rodriguez of Eagle Pass.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/06/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2023 3:15PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 22, 2023, as Blackwell School Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 3:06PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Willow Creek Adult Day Care.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 3:08PM
Caption:
Recognizing Julio's Seasoning & Corn Chips in Del Rio for its contributions to the community.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/22/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2023 4:58PM
Caption:
Commending María de la Paloma Villaseñor Vargas for her service as the Mexican consul in Del Rio.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:00PM
Caption:
In memory of Santos Mijares Jr. of Eagle Pass.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:19PM
Caption:
Congratulating Michael and Joan Garcia on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:02PM
Caption:
Commending firefighter and paramedic Juan Olivares for his years of service to the City of Eagle Pass.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 3:09PM
Caption:
In memory of Heriberto Garcia "Eddie" Maldonado.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:01PM
Caption:
Commending firefighter and EMT-paramedic Michael Morales for his exemplary service to the City of Eagle Pass.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:14PM
Caption:
Commending Captain Luis Gonzalez for his 25 years of service to the Eagle Pass Fire Department.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:02PM
Caption:
Honoring Fire Chief Manuel Mello III for his 35 years of service to the Eagle Pass Fire Department.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:14PM
Caption:
Commending Eleazar Cuevas for his 20 years of service with the City of Eagle Pass.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:14PM
Caption:
Honoring Captain Manuel Román for his 25 years of service to the Eagle Pass Fire Department.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:49PM
Caption:
Congratulating Norman Gonzalez of Eagle Pass on his retirement from the United States Border Patrol.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:51PM
Caption:
Congratulating Lieutenant Federico Salinas on his retirement from the Eagle Pass Fire Department.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 3:15PM
Caption:
In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Erasmo Palos of Eagle Pass.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:01PM
Caption:
Congratulating Gustavo and Lucy Rodriguez on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 6:13PM
Caption:
Congratulating Francisco M. Sanchez on his selection as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year at Eagle Pass High School.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:33PM
Caption:
Recognizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:28PM
Caption:
Congratulating the Del Rio High School boys' track and field team on winning the 2023 Border Olympics.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 3:15PM
Caption:
In memory of Isabel "Chabelo" Rodríguez.
Author:
Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 5:50PM
Caption:
Congratulating Eagle Pass High School and UT Austin graduate Glen John Claybrook on his receipt of the 2022 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
Joint Author (87):
Author:
Guillen | Raymond | Muñoz, Jr. | Morales, Eddie | Lopez, Janie
Sponsor:
Birdwell
Last Action:
05/27/2023 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Landgraf | Morales, Eddie | Metcalf | Manuel
Sponsor:
Springer
Last Action:
06/14/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas.
Author:
Bernal | Guerra | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.
Author:
Craddick | Burrows | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
05/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.
Author:
Craddick | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operation of a mental health services district by the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, and the Ector County Hospital District.
Author:
Longoria | Morales, Eddie | Canales
Last Action:
04/19/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption:
Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Author:
Capriglione | Guillen | Raymond | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from the severance tax for gas produced from certain wells that is consumed near the well and would otherwise have been lawfully vented or flared.
Author:
Darby | Guerra | Clardy | Lalani | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine medical services and telehealth services in rural areas.
Author:
Darby | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/08/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the treatment, recycling for beneficial use, or disposal of drill cuttings.
Author:
Cook | Troxclair | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to specialty license plates issued for recipients of the Commendation Medal.
Author:
Bell, Keith | King, Ken | Buckley | Shaheen | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
05/26/2023 S Returned from the House for further action
Caption:
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Raymond | Morales, Eddie | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Referred to Vet Affairs
Caption:
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.
Author:
Raymond | Morales, Eddie | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
04/24/2023 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the use of appropriated money by the Texas State Guard for recruiting and retention purposes.
Author:
Reynolds | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
Author:
Hernandez | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Martinez | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Guillen | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.
Author:
Swanson | Manuel | Capriglione | Patterson | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Kolkhorst
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the administration of and procedures relating to early voting by personal appearance.
Author:
Reynolds | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/02/2023 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to criminal history record information checks for applicants for employment and employees of group homes; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Geren | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Author:
Darby | Guerra | Morales, Eddie | Anchía
Last Action:
04/10/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the ownership by a landowner of the geothermal energy and associated resources below the surface of the landowner's land.
Author:
Frank | Jetton | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the licensing of certain military veterans as health care providers to practice in underserved areas.
Author:
Morales Shaw | Cain | Morales, Eddie | Perez | Bucy
Last Action:
05/09/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.
Author:
Ortega | Ordaz | Moody | González, Mary | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/01/2023 H Considered in Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the development and operation by a regional mobility authority of an urban green space or aesthetic enhancement located above, adjacent to, or connected to an interstate highway.
Author:
Campos | Morales, Eddie | Garcia
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the expiration of a protective order when the subject of the protective order is confined or imprisoned.
Author:
Johnson, Ann | Plesa | Morales, Eddie | Frazier
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/07/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition or racing on a highway and to the forfeiture of contraband as a result of a reckless driving exhibition.
Author:
Rosenthal | Wilson | Garcia | Morales, Eddie | Cortez
Sponsor:
Blanco
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to required military informed care or military cultural competency training for certain personnel of entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families before award of a state agency grant.
Author:
Guillen | Ramos | Morales, Eddie | Plesa | Garcia
Last Action:
05/06/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to protections for pregnant and parenting students enrolled in public institutions of higher education.
Author:
González, Mary | Landgraf | Walle | Morales, Eddie | Gamez
Last Action:
05/01/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires.
Author:
Hefner | Spiller | Orr | Metcalf | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/03/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for illegal entry into this state from Mexico by a person who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
Author:
Paul | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to standardized training for election officers.
Author:
Capriglione | Harris, Cody | Longoria | Bucy | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Parker
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the commingling of funds by digital asset service providers; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Meyer | Morales, Eddie | Metcalf
Sponsor:
Alvarado
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the statute of limitations for certain offenses committed against children.
Author:
Darby | Anchía | Morales, Eddie | Guerra
Last Action:
04/10/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of closed-loop geothermal injection wells.
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:
Kacal | Herrero | Morales, Eddie | Slawson
Last Action:
05/05/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the payment to employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for vacation leave.
Author:
Talarico | Morales, Eddie | Garcia
Sponsor:
West
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to allowing school districts to make available certain school safety training courses to employees of certain private schools, child-care facilities, or organizations providing out-of-school-time care.
Author:
Cook | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court in a suit to divide certain property not divided or awarded on the dissolution of a marriage.
Author:
Cook | Smith | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Hughes
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the continuation of spousal maintenance ordered under certain circumstances.
Author:
Kacal | Bailes | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/15/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to the sale of charitable raffle tickets by certain nonprofit wildlife conservation associations.
Author:
Holland | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption:
Relating to compensation and leave for certain peace officers.
Author:
Lozano | Morales, Eddie | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to an adjustment for certain school districts under the public school finance system for revenue lost due to the use of the state value of the district's taxable value of property determined by the comptroller of public accounts.
Author:
Campos | Raymond | Morales, Eddie | Garcia | Morales Shaw
Last Action:
04/27/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Capriglione | Harris, Caroline | Oliverson | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Johnson
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to an individual's genetic data, including the use of that data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes and the individual's property right in DNA; authorizing a civil penalty.
Author:
Herrero | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
04/25/2023 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption:
Relating to designating December 8 as Special Hearts Day.
Author:
Oliverson | Morales, Eddie | Harless
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Co-sponsor authorized
Caption:
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physician graduates and the authority of an insured to select a physician graduate under the insured's health insurance policy; requiring an occupational license; authorizing fees.
Author:
Hayes | Morales, Eddie | Cain | Rogers
Sponsor:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to a study of carrizo cane on the international border of this state.
Author:
Canales | Morales, Eddie | Leo-Wilson | Ordaz
Last Action:
05/10/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the funding of certain port projects.
Author:
Lujan | Klick | Garcia | Noble | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster youth who are transitioning to independent living.
Author:
Paul | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Paxton
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to meetings of a county election board.
Author:
Darby | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over and a study of the production, pipeline transportation, and storage of hydrogen.
Author:
Oliverson | Morales, Eddie | Bell, Keith
Sponsor:
Bettencourt
Last Action:
06/15/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to venue in certain actions involving a contract for an improvement to real property.
Author:
Oliverson | Morales, Eddie | Jones, Jolanda
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the administration of a prescription drug manufacturer or third-party prescription assistance program.
Author:
Guerra | Anchía | Darby | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/04/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to designate certain persons as the operator of an orphaned oil or gas well.
Author:
Anderson | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
LaMantia
Last Action:
06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the locations of the campuses of the Texas State Technical College System.
Author:
Metcalf | Morales, Christina | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/06/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to active shooter training for peace officers.
Author:
Cook | Cain | Vasut | Morales, Eddie | Thimesch
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to orders for the conservatorship of, possession of or access to, or support of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Canales | Cook | Capriglione | Noble | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
05/21/2023 S Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun.
Author:
Bonnen | Paul | Anderson | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Huffman
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
Author:
Campos | Martinez | Lujan | Morales, Eddie | Morales Shaw
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.
Author:
Manuel | Smith | Swanson | Bucy | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption:
Relating to a candidate's application for a place on the ballot for a party's primary election.
Author:
Morales, Christina | Lozano | Rose | Garcia | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Relating to active shooter response training for peace officers, including school district peace officers and school resource officers.
Author:
Wilson | Raymond | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/12/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses and to the information required to be included in a tax bill.
Author:
Guillen | Raymond | Morales, Eddie | Muñoz, Jr. | Lopez, Janie
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Border Security
Caption:
Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.
Author:
Paul | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Middleton
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the designation of certain fire marshals and related officers, inspectors, and investigators as peace officers.
Author:
Murr | Spiller | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Zaffirini
Last Action:
06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption:
Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.
Author:
Bailes | Morales, Eddie | Lujan
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
Author:
Muñoz, Jr. | Plesa | Guillen | Garcia | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/10/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Author:
Clardy | Raymond | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to the office of the state long-term care ombudsman.
Author:
Zwiener | Darby | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas to determine the net reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere resulting from the use of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology.
Author:
Campos | Morales, Eddie | Garcia
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to a study on the coverage of certain infants under Medicaid.
Author:
Guillen | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption:
Relating to expedited credentialing of certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses by managed care plan issuers.
Author:
Canales | Cook | Noble | Capriglione | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Hinojosa
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to licenses and similar documents issued by certain foreign governments.
Author:
Landgraf | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Relating to the duty of a school district to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act for certain property.
Author:
Kuempel | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
Caption:
Relating to the Texas First Early High School Completion Program and the Texas First Scholarship Program.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
04/28/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption:
Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of certain water and sewer systems.
Author:
Oliverson | Cortez | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/15/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide preventive health care services.
Author:
Geren | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Schwertner
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to electricity service in areas of this state with a need for transmission projects.
Author:
Lopez, Ray | Morales, Eddie | Anchía | Garcia
Sponsor:
Hall
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Designating September 22 as Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day for a 10-year period ending in 2033.
Author:
Guerra | Darby | Anchía | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/02/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption:
Expressing support for geothermal energy production.
Author:
Darby | Landgraf | King, Ken | Morales, Eddie | Murr
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of oil at Santa Rita No. 1.
Author:
Geren | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Author:
Wilson | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/11/2023 S Referred to Local Government
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Author:
Moody | González, Mary | Ortega | Ordaz | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2023 5:28PM
Caption:
In memory of Judy Ackerman of El Paso.
Author:
Moody | González, Mary | Ortega | Ordaz | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
02/15/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 15 2023 5:40PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 14 through 16, 2023, as El Paso Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Ortega | Moody | González, Mary | Ordaz | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/06/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso becoming an independent university within the Texas Tech University System.
Author:
Moody | González, Mary | Ortega | Ordaz | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 9:30PM
Caption:
Honoring Judge William Edward Moody for his service to the 34th Judicial District Court of Texas.
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