Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Jessica Farrar
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/29/2024

Number of Bills: 59

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (40):
HB 239 Author: Farrar | Huberty | Bernal | Talarico
Last Action: 03/13/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to social work services in public schools.

HB 241 Author: Farrar | Beckley | Meza | Guillen
Last Action: 02/19/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.

HB 243 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.

HB 244 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/18/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.

HB 245 Author: Farrar | Cole
Last Action: 02/19/2019 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption: Relating to a requirement to make certain environmental and water use permit applications available online.

HB 246 Author: Farrar | Moody | Howard
Last Action: 02/19/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption: Relating to abolishing the death penalty.

HB 247 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 02/19/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption: Relating to the provision of information and other services relating to emergency contraception to sexual assault survivors.

HB 248 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 02/19/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption: Relating to the medical accuracy of informational materials given to a woman seeking an abortion.

HB 249 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 02/19/2019 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption: Relating to the waiting period before a physician may perform an abortion.

HB 250 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/16/2019 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to attorney's fees associated with certain court proceedings for cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs.

HB 251 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 03/26/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HB 252 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to increasing awareness of the dangers of exposing children to secondhand smoke.

HB 253 Author: Farrar | Minjarez | Guillen
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression.

HB 2483 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/01/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain pesticides on public road rights-of-way.

HB 2484 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/01/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Bee Pollinator Goals Task Force to develop and report on statewide pollinator goals.

HB 2485 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 03/11/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 11 2019 6:06PM
Caption: Relating to the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect in a residential detention facility.

HB 3553 Author: Farrar
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 05/17/2019 S Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to filing fees for the electronic filing system established by the Supreme Court of Texas.

HB 3554 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/26/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of expert testimony regarding forensic analyses of physical evidence in a criminal case and to the regulation of certain expert witnesses.

HB 3555 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/26/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of sexual assault.

HB 3556 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/02/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to notice to a prospective residential tenant regarding a dwelling that is located in a floodplain or that has been damaged by flooding.

HB 3558 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/17/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to capturing images of the illegal passing of a stationary tow truck.

HB 3559 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 03/18/2019 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 18 2019 4:58PM
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of certain substances to take nongame wildlife; creating a criminal offense.

HB 3560 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 03/18/2019 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 18 2019 4:58PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to implement a pilot program to reuse wastewater at county facilities.

HB 3561 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/25/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of continuous sexual assault.

HB 3562 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/17/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to forms for creating or revoking a transfer on death deed.

HB 3563 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/10/2019 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.

HB 3564 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to remedies after certain casualty losses to residential rental premises.

HB 3566 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/17/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault.

HB 3567 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to protective orders.

HB 3568 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/14/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the salary paid to an official court reporter in certain counties.

HB 3569 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 04/23/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the dissemination of eviction case information.

HB 3900 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 03/19/2019 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty of cruelty to nonlivestock animals.

HB 3901 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 03/21/2019 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 21 2019 12:30PM
Caption: Relating to the authority of counties and municipalities to lower speed limits on certain highways.

HR 786 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 03/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2019 5:58PM
Caption: Honoring the delegation from Herrera Elementary School in Houston on the occasion of its visit to the State Capitol.

HR 1439 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/14/2019 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Requesting the speaker to provide for an interim house study on retirement security in Texas.

HR 1440 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2019 5:00PM
Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Saint Arnold Brewing Company in Houston.

HR 2008 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 5:37PM
Caption: Congratulating Nicolás Miguel Ramón Gallego on his graduation from eighth grade.

HR 2081 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 6:38PM
Caption: In memory of Rodolfo "Rudy" G. Sanchez of Rockdale.

HR 2156 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 6:06PM
Caption: In memory of Rodolfo "Rudy" G. Sanchez of Rockdale.

HR 2183 Author: Farrar
Last Action: 05/28/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 28 2019 5:50PM
Caption: Congratulating William Jefferson Adcock "Jeff" Spain of Boy Scout Troop No. 511 in Houston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

Joint Author (19):
HB 25 Author: González, Mary | White | Phelan | Farrar
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to a pilot program for providing services to certain women and children under the Medicaid medical transportation program.

HB 36 Author: Ortega | Neave | Farrar | White
Sponsor: Rodríguez
Last Action: 06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to expedited proceedings in cases involving dangerously damaged or deteriorated or substandard buildings or improvements in certain municipalities.

HB 60 Author: Ortega | Button | Howard | Neave | Farrar
Last Action: 03/21/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.

HB 394 Author: Minjarez | Farrar
Last Action: 02/19/2019 H Referred to Human Services: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption: Relating to the duties of a hearing officer following a Health and Human Services Commission fair hearing regarding the denial of certain services.

HB 744 Author: Rose | Walle | Farrar | Reynolds | Neave
Last Action: 05/13/2019 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy.

HB 790 Author: Davis, Sarah | Farrar | Leach
Last Action: 04/26/2019 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.

HB 937 Author: Davis, Sarah | Zerwas | Johnson, Julie | Howard | Farrar
Last Action: 05/09/2019 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs.

HB 938 Author: Davis, Sarah | Farrar | Ramos
Last Action: 05/06/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the capacity of certain minors to consent to maternal health care.

HB 1629 Author: Morrison | Rodriguez | Herrero | Farrar
Last Action: 04/26/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.

HB 1839 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Rodriguez | Allen | Morales | Farrar
Last Action: 05/08/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.

HB 1841 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Coleman | Allen | Morales | Farrar
Last Action: 04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a housing unit that the owner or a predecessor of the owner acquired from a community land trust.

HB 1965 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Anderson, Charles "Doc" | Bohac | Farrar | Allen
Sponsor: Bettencourt
Last Action: 05/25/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services.

HB 2532 Author: González, Jessica | Bernal | Farrar | Rodriguez
Last Action: 04/04/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to designate homestead preservation districts.

HB 3234 Author: González, Jessica | Bernal | Farrar | Anchia
Last Action: 03/13/2019 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2019 12:36PM
Caption: Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on an appreciating residence homestead.

HB 3365 Author: Paul | Farrar
Sponsor: Alvarado
Last Action: 06/02/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the civil liability of certain persons providing disaster assistance.

HB 3732 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Murphy | Morales | Farrar | Allen
Last Action: 04/11/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds.

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.

HCR 126 Author: Swanson | Oliverson | Thierry | Frank | Farrar
Last Action: 04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Recognizing pornography as a public health hazard.

HR 970 Author: Thierry | Hernandez | Walle | Farrar | Moody
Last Action: 03/26/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 26 2019 8:08PM
Caption: In memory of John Steven Mostyn of Houston.

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