Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Jim Solis
76th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 64

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (44):
HB 1077 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/04/1999 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the issuance of an order for emergency protection after a defendant's appearance before a magistrate.

HB 1078 Author: Solis, Jim | Uresti | Capelo | Homer | Noriega
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to restoration of benefits to a fire fighter or police officer on reinstatement to a position as a result of a successful appeal of a disciplinary suspension.

HB 1116 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/10/1999 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the purposes for which certain municipalities may use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.

HB 1117 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/12/1999 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Cameron County.

HB 1118 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/09/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of coercing, soliciting, or inducing a child to participate in the activities of a criminal street gang.

HB 1119 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 02/11/1999 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to the purposes of the State Bar of Texas.

HB 1325 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/14/1999 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits for certain individuals who voluntarily leave their last work.

HB 1326 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/22/1999 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to notification concerning certain students who transfer from one school district in this state to another.

HB 1350 Author: Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the statutory county courts of Cameron County.

HB 1517 Author: Solis, Jim | Oliveira | Pickett
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to a study and strategic plan concerning the development of the apparel industry in the border region.

HB 1559 Author: Solis, Jim | Pickett | Cuellar | Uresti | Isett
Last Action: 05/20/1999 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the high priority program development fund to support vocational and technical education.

HB 1640 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/04/1999 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to unemployment compensation benefit eligibility of certain inmates.

HB 1695 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/12/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Cameron County.

HB 2029 Author: Solis, Jim | Oliveira | Pickett | Uresti
Last Action: 03/03/1999 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to establishing a workforce coordinator for each public junior college and public technical institute campus.

HB 2030 Author: Solis, Jim | Oliveira | Pickett
Last Action: 03/03/1999 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to establishing a vice president for economic development at state universities.

HB 2126 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/27/1999 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to a disqualification for receipt of unemployment compensation benefits for a benefit period in which the applicant for benefits works at least 40 hours.

HB 2127 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/23/1999 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to exempting certain children of emergency medical services personnel killed in the line of duty from higher education tuition and fees.

HB 2388 Author: Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/20/1999 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the sale or lease by a county of real property in connection with certain economic development programs.

HB 2389 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/07/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to service retirement benefits for certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas who are affected by a workforce reduction.

HB 2589 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/29/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the assignment of a justice of the peace as a visiting judge.

HB 2649 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/06/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state contracting with a prospective vendor who restricts the ability of any of its customers to allow the recycling or remanufacturing of the vendor's product.

HB 2727 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/11/1999 H Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to tech-prep education.

HB 2848 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/13/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of ambulatory health care centers to receive grants or loans from the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund.

HB 2849 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/31/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission over issuance of district bonds.

HB 3503 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/17/1999 H Referred to Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the small business assistance division of the Texas Department of Economic Development.

HB 3504 Author: Solis, Jim | Flores
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Caption: Relating to the long-range plan for the South Texas Hospital and the provision of tuberculosis and other health care services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

HB 3505 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/13/1999 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of health services districts; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds.

HB 3506 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/05/1999 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the written notice of the appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes delivered by a chief appraiser to the property owner.

HB 3507 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/07/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain exemptions from hunting or fishing license fee requirements.

HB 3731 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/18/1999 H Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Caption: Relating to creating an offense for certain minors to loiter near certain establishments that serve alcoholic beverages.

HB 3732 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/29/1999 H Referred to subcommittee
Caption: Relating to reporting to juvenile courts the placement of public school students in alternative education programs.

HB 3824 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/12/1999 S Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the Laguna Madre Water District.

HCR 243 Author: Solis, Jim | Hinojosa | Gutierrez | Wise | Flores
Last Action: 05/18/1999 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Granting a group of commissioned officers permission to sue the state and the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

HR 73 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 7:45PM
Caption: Commemorating the Rio Grande Marine Institute for their work with at-risk youth.

HR 74 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 8:45PM
Caption: Honoring the members of the San Benito Lions' Club for their efforts to help the hurricane victims of Guanaja.

HR 75 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: Mar 25 1999 8:45PM
Caption: Commending the Honorable Darrell Hester for public service.

HR 167 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 02/10/1999 H Reported enrolled: Feb 10 1999 8:00PM
Caption: Honoring State Representative Miguel "Mike" D. Wise on his birthday.

HR 222 Author: Solis, Jim | Flores
Last Action: 02/17/1999 H Reported enrolled: Feb 17 1999 8:30PM
Caption: Recognizing February 17, 1999, as Harlingen Day at the State Capitol.

HR 672 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/20/1999 H Reported enrolled: Apr 20 1999 3:32PM
Caption: Recognizing Dentists Who Care, Inc.

HR 917 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/13/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 13 1999 12:15PM
Caption: Honoring Jesus "Chito" and Celia Plata on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 932 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/14/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 14 1999 4:00PM
Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Moises Vela for his outstanding public service.

HR 1320 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 30 1999 3:44PM
Caption: Honoring Manuel "Manny" Vela for his dedication to public service.

HR 1321 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 05/30/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 30 1999 3:44PM
Caption: Honoring Jorge Salomon Maldonado on his 40th birthday.

HR 1374 Author: Solis, Jim
Last Action: 06/02/1999 H Reported enrolled: Jun 2 1999 8:31AM
Caption: In memory of Jose C. Montemayor.

Joint Author (20):
HB 64 Author: Greenberg | Coleman | Giddings | Siebert | Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Lucio
Last Action: 05/31/1999 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to a Texas community investment program to assist certain businesses in distressed areas of the state.

HB 469 Author: Wise | Solis, Jim | Sadler | Hunter | Dunnam
Sponsor: Fraser
Last Action: 05/29/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to certain proceedings under the Texas Code of Military Justice.

HB 616 Author: Greenberg | Solis, Jim | Danburg
Last Action: 05/10/1999 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits for certain individuals who voluntarily leave their last work.

HB 861 Author: Dukes | Solis, Jim | Garcia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of coercing, soliciting, or inducing a child to participate in the activities of a criminal street gang.

HB 1259 Author: Wise | Solis, Jim
Last Action: 03/08/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Training, Research, and Economic Development Center.

HB 1418 Author: Seaman | Yarbrough | Solis, Jim | Cuellar | McReynolds
Sponsor: Armbrister
Last Action: 06/20/1999 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to optional career and technology education programs offered by public school districts and a study of career and technology education programs.

HB 1518 Author: Oliveira | Solis, Jim | Olivo
Last Action: 02/18/1999 H Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the instructional facilities allotment account.

HB 1564 Author: Oliveira | Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/23/1999 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to a feasibility study concerning major league baseball spring training in the border region.

HB 1818 Author: Pickett | Solis, Jim | Cuellar | Gutierrez | Flores
Last Action: 05/12/1999 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of motor carrier regulations.

HB 2004 Author: Pickett | Solis, Jim | Cuellar
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/18/1999 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Transportation to lease additional equipment to counties for the automated motor vehicle registration and title system.

HB 2005 Author: Pickett | Cuellar | Solis, Jim
Last Action: 04/26/1999 H Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Caption: Relating to the maximum weight of load for vehicles and the powers of weight enforcement officers.

HB 2015 Author: Dukes | Ehrhardt | Solis, Jim | Maxey
Last Action: 05/10/1999 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to regulating leasing in certain manufactured home communities; providing penalties.

HB 2401 Author: Keffer | Christian | Zbranek | Solis, Jim | King, Phil
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the establishment of voluntary workforce training programs for certain students.

HB 3029 Author: Oliveira | Seaman | Solis, Jim | Gallego | Chavez
Sponsor: Brown, J. E. "Buster"
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to certain industrial development corporations, projects of industrial development corporations, and the taxes levied for projects.

HB 3035 Author: Oliveira | Gallego | Solis, Jim | Luna, Vilma | Bonnen
Last Action: 04/19/1999 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a spaceport authority; granting the power of eminent domain and the right to issue bonds.

HB 3467 Author: Pickett | Oliveira | Solis, Jim | Flores | Cuellar
Sponsor: Shapleigh
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the disposition of the proceeds of fines collected for overweight vehicles.

HB 3656 Author: Oliveira | Chavez | Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Madla
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the participation of community-based organizations in the skills development fund.

HB 3657 Author: Oliveira | Brimer | Luna, Vilma | Solis, Jim | Keffer
Sponsor: Sibley
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the continuation, funding, and operation of certain workforce development programs.

HB 3658 Author: Oliveira | Seaman | Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Sibley
Last Action: 06/19/1999 E Effective on 9/1/99
Caption: Relating to the enterprise zone program.

HR 1103 Author: Flores | Hinojosa | Solis, Jim | Oliveira | Wise
Last Action: 05/25/1999 H Reported enrolled: May 25 1999 12:15PM
Caption: In memory of Juan DeDios Hinojosa and dedicating the World Birding Center Headquarters in Mission in his honor.

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