Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Yvonne Davis
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/16/2024

Number of Bills: 89

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (74):
HB 741 Author: Davis, Yvonne | Ramos
Last Action: 05/15/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to rights and benefits under the Texas workers' compensation system.

HB 742 Author: Davis, Yvonne | González, Mary
Last Action: 03/13/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to railroad crew size requirements; imposing a civil penalty.

HB 743 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/17/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the appointment and duties of an attorney ad litem for certain relatives in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 823 Author: Davis, Yvonne | Clardy | Ramos
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/02/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to an expedited on-site health inspection process for assisted living facility license applicants.

HB 1240 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/26/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of theft.

HB 1715 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/04/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 4 2019 5:43PM
Caption: Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.

HB 1730 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/07/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the approval of the establishment or expansion of open-enrollment charter schools and the application of facility standards to those schools.

HB 1731 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Hancock
Last Action: 06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or merchandise.

HB 1732 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/30/2019 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the facilitation of a funeral procession by a vehicle escort service.

HB 1866 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prescribing of opioids for acute pain.

HB 2873 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the room placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.

HB 2874 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/26/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

HB 2875 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the admissibility and use of certain evidence in the prosecution of the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

HB 2876 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/12/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 12 2019 12:07PM
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of sexual assault.

HB 2877 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/12/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 12 2019 12:07PM
Caption: Relating to certain persons who are special investigators.

HB 2878 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/12/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 12 2019 12:07PM
Caption: Relating to the renewal of a plumbing license, endorsement, or registration.

HB 2885 Author: Davis, Yvonne | Reynolds
Last Action: 05/10/2019 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service.

HB 2964 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/08/2019 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to a prohibition placed on an open-enrollment charter school against the employment of a person determined under certain circumstances to have engaged in misconduct that presents a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a student or minor.

HB 3341 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/25/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to requirements for adding a dwelling unit that has individual unit metering to an electric service plan; imposing a civil penalty.

HB 3604 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/18/2019 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 18 2019 4:58PM
Caption: Relating to qualifications for responding to contract solicitations from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HB 3607 Author: Davis, Yvonne | Guillen
Last Action: 05/07/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on methods to reduce certain textbook and course material costs.

HB 3611 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/16/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the number of persons authorized to reside in certain homes and facilities for persons with disabilities.

HB 3612 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/07/2019 S Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.

HB 3651 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/23/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a study and report regarding school district size and school district cost and academic effectiveness.

HB 3769 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/19/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the coordination of disability services pilot program.

HB 3774 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/19/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption: Relating to investigations of abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.

HB 3775 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/28/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the training requirements for a person appointed as a county jailer.

HB 4057 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/21/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 21 2019 12:30PM
Caption: Relating to the amount of an administrative penalty that may be assessed against an assisted living facility.

HB 4209 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/09/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the election of members of the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.

HB 4223 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/06/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the resolution of certain contract disputes through a contractual appraisal process.

HB 4277 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/23/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the consumer complaint review panel by the State Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct certain insurance appeals.

HB 4286 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/23/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of child-care providers by the Texas Workforce Commission.

HB 4292 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/25/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption: Relating to the waiver of certain surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.

HB 4294 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/25/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption: Relating to the imposition of a time payment fee on certain persons convicted of a criminal offense.

HB 4321 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/08/2019 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to certain conflicts of interest of the commissioner of insurance and employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; requiring registration.

HB 4322 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/08/2019 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to prohibited employment of certain former commissioners of insurance and employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; creating an offense.

HB 4470 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/17/2019 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to community development by municipal management districts in certain counties.

HB 4476 Author: Davis, Yvonne | Lopez
Last Action: 05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to civil liability for abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.

HB 4482 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/26/2019 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 26 2019 1:36PM
Caption: Relating to the periodic evaluation of certain exemptions from property taxes and state taxes and the application of the sunset review process to those exemptions.

HB 4483 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/26/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 26 2019 1:36PM
Caption: Relating to peace officer education and training on individuals with disabilities.

HB 4557 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/23/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a disclosure of coverage for water damage in connection with a residential property insurance policy.

HB 4564 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/04/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to establishing principles to govern redistricting plans enacted by the legislature.

HB 4750 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Trinity Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

HR 51 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 01/15/2019 H Reported enrolled: Jan 15 2019 4:03PM
Caption: Commending Dr. DeVry C. Anderson of Austin for his participation in the Physician of the Day program.

HR 61 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/11/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2019 9:38PM
Caption: Congratulating the African American Museum on 25 years at Fair Park in Dallas.

HR 63 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 01/16/2019 H Reported enrolled: Jan 16 2019 12:43PM
Caption: In memory of Dionne Phillips Bagsby of Fort Worth.

HR 112 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 9:51PM
Caption: Congratulating the Bishop Dunne High School football team on winning the 2018 TAPPS Division I state championship.

HR 120 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/08/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 8 2019 9:12PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Stephen L. Mansfield for his service as president and CEO of Methodist Health System.

HR 310 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 02/11/2019 H Filed
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Dr. Ouida F. Lee for her service as Pastor of the Day.

HR 512 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 02/21/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2019 4:41PM
Caption: In memory of Dorothy L. Stoker-Starks of Dallas.

HR 533 Author: Davis, Yvonne | Sherman, Sr.
Last Action: 02/21/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2019 4:41PM
Caption: In memory of John D. Ingram of Dallas.

HR 557 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 02/22/2019 H Filed
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Dr. C. J. R. Phillips Jr. for his service as Pastor of the Day.

HR 707 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/05/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2019 12:58PM
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Dr. Ouida F. Lee for her service as Chaplain of the Day.

HR 723 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 03/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2019 10:20AM
Caption: Honoring the Reverend Dr. C. J. R. Phillips Jr. for his service as Chaplain of the Day.

HR 910 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/05/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2019 12:56PM
Caption: Congratulating Destiny Miles of Kimball High School in Dallas on winning the 2019 wrestling state championship in the girls' 5A 148-pound division.

HR 927 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/02/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 2 2019 12:15PM
Caption: Congratulating the Duncanville High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 6A state championship.

HR 933 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/05/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 5 2019 12:59PM
Caption: Honoring Pastor S. M. Wright II on his 24th anniversary as pastor of People's Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas.

HR 1039 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/18/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2019 8:48AM
Caption: Honoring the Reverend David E. Wilson, the pastor of Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dallas, for his service as Chaplain of the Day on May 2, 2019.

HR 1040 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/18/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2019 8:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Delridge Williams of Dallas on his receipt of a 2019 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1041 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/18/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2019 8:48AM
Caption: Congratulating Charles O'Neal on his receipt of a 2019 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1042 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/17/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2019 8:37PM
Caption: Congratulating John Proctor of Dallas on receiving the 2019 Outstanding Texan Award for District 111 from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1079 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/04/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2019 12:16PM
Caption: Commemorating the Igbo Community Association of Nigeria Dallas-Fort Worth 2019 Business Banquet.

HR 1080 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/04/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 4 2019 12:16PM
Caption: Congratulating the Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy boys' basketball team on winning the 2019 UIL 4A state championship.

HR 1175 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/09/2019 H Filed
Caption: In memory of Judge Charles Ronald Rose Sr. of Dallas.

HR 1176 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/10/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 10 2019 12:52PM
Caption: In memory of Judge Charles Ronald Rose Sr. of Dallas.

HR 1256 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/26/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 26 2019 10:39AM
Caption: Commending Robert Price and Dr. Charmaine H. Price for their contributions to the Dallas community.

HR 1378 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/25/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 25 2019 11:37AM
Caption: In memory of Dorothy Dell Dean of Dallas.

HR 1454 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/01/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 1 2019 1:56PM
Caption: Commending Rob Franke for his service as mayor of Cedar Hill.

HR 1489 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2019 5:09PM
Caption: Commending Zekarias Abnet for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis during the 86th Legislative Session.

HR 1490 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2019 5:17PM
Caption: Commending Charis Caprice Nyelle Nelson for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

HR 1690 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2019 11:38AM
Caption: Honoring Pastor A. C. Stapleton of Shekinah Tabernacle Baptist Church in Dallas for his service as Chaplain of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives.

HR 1847 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2019 11:36AM
Caption: Congratulating the DeSoto High School girls' track and field team on winning the 6A championship at the 2019 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 1848 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 22 2019 11:39AM
Caption: In memory of William Hayes Cotton of Dallas County.

HR 2088 Author: Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/23/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2019 4:12PM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Robert Brown Jr. of Dallas.

Joint Author (15):
HB 15 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Krause | Collier | White | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/11/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses and to orders of nondisclosure for persons who committed certain of those offenses; regulating occupations and property to prevent and respond to those criminal offenses, including requiring a student occupational permit for those purposes; authorizing fees; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.

HB 287 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Anchia | Reynolds | Collier | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 02/25/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to unlawful employment practices regarding discrimination in payment of compensation.

HB 289 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Canales | Reynolds | Davis, Yvonne | Wu
Last Action: 02/19/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for possession of certain small amounts of controlled substances in Penalty Group 1.

HB 290 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Anchia | Collier | Davis, Yvonne | Romero, Jr.
Last Action: 02/25/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the minimum wage.

HB 918 Author: White | Davis, Yvonne | Sherman, Sr.
Sponsor: Johnson
Last Action: 06/02/2019 E Effective on 1/1/20
Caption: Relating to providing discharged or released inmates with certain documents, including documents to assist the inmate in obtaining employment.

HB 1158 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds | Collier | Davis, Yvonne | Wu
Last Action: 02/26/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 26 2019 12:44PM
Caption: Relating to including full-day prekindergarten student attendance in the determination of a district's weighted average daily attendance for purposes of complying with equalized wealth level requirements.

HB 1351 Author: Cortez | Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/02/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the United States armed forces and the state military forces.

HB 1739 Author: Geren | Davis, Yvonne | Shine | Leach | Kuempel
Last Action: 05/09/2019 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.

HB 2168 Author: Allen | Reynolds | Davis, Yvonne | Sherman, Sr. | Collier
Last Action: 05/09/2019 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a trauma history screening for certain defendants and inmates.

HB 3823 Author: Sherman, Sr. | Turner, Chris | Burrows | Zerwas | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 04/30/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide paid family care leave.

HB 4271 Author: Wu | Button | Davis, Yvonne | Farrar
Last Action: 04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the redaction of an unconstitutional restriction from an instrument conveying an interest in real property.

HB 4468 Author: Coleman | Davis, Yvonne | Collier
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to county jails and community mental health programs in certain counties.

HCR 92 Author: Miller | Leach | Meyer | White | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 05/02/2019 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Urging the Texas Judicial Council to require all court professionals to be trauma-informed and trained in recognizing, evaluating, and understanding the evidence and impacts of domestic violence and child abuse.

HR 70 Author: Anchia | Davis, Yvonne | Leach | Turner, John | Meyer
Last Action: 03/11/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 11 2019 6:38PM
Caption: In memory of Herbert David Kelleher, cofounder of Southwest Airlines.

HR 250 Author: Turner, Chris | Meza | González, Jessica | Stickland | Davis, Yvonne
Last Action: 02/20/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 20 2019 10:50AM
Caption: Honoring the Grand Prairie Unity Coalition on its 14th annual Unity Fund-Raiser Banquet.

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