Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Mayes Middleton
86th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/28/2024

Number of Bills: 79

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (63):
HB 281 Author: Middleton | Phelan | Metcalf | Longoria | Burrows
Last Action: 04/11/2019 H Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities.

HB 1203 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/10/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.

HB 1473 Author: Middleton | Dominguez | Bohac | Rosenthal | Biedermann
Last Action: 05/09/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors.

HB 1772 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/09/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rate filings by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 1773 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/19/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to school district use of relocatable educational facilities.

HB 1774 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/12/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the use of money in the ship channel improvement revolving fund.

HB 1775 Author: Middleton | Springer | Romero, Jr. | Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Last Action: 03/04/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 4 2019 5:43PM
Caption: Relating to the elements of certain criminal offenses applicable to gambling devices, including eight-liners, and defenses to prosecution for those criminal offenses.

HB 1776 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/04/2019 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 4 2019 5:43PM
Caption: Relating to property owned by navigation districts.

HB 1777 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/04/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 4 2019 5:43PM
Caption: Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by a school district to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.

HB 1892 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/05/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 5 2019 12:19PM
Caption: Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device.

HB 1939 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/05/2019 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 5 2019 12:19PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of a county court at law in Chambers County.

HB 2157 Author: Middleton | White
Last Action: 05/08/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to equal parenting orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

HB 2781 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/17/2019 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to the cessation of tolls on state highway segments in certain counties.

HB 2809 Author: Middleton
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the designation of State Highway 99 in Chambers County as the Deputy Sheriff Shane Detwiler Memorial Highway.

HB 2854 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/24/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to judicial deference regarding an interpretation of law by a state agency.

HB 3038 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/09/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reinsurance for catastrophic losses provided to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association by member insurers.

HB 3123 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/09/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to flood insurance coverage requirements for insurance policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 3125 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/25/2019 H Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to the investment authority of an independent school district.

HB 3127 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 05/01/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.

HB 3129 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/13/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 13 2019 12:36PM
Caption: Relating to the exemption of authorized emergency vehicles from vehicle safety inspections.

HB 3130 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to federal refundable credits paid directly to issuers of certain bonds issued by or on behalf of school districts or open-enrollment charter schools.

HB 3134 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 05/10/2019 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the operation of a public school transportation system in certain counties.

HB 3239 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/13/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 13 2019 12:36PM
Caption: Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

HB 3241 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 05/01/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 3373 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/11/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the police pension fund in certain municipalities.

HB 3680 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/19/2019 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption: Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.

HB 3682 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/19/2019 H Referred to Elections: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption: Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty.

HB 3684 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/19/2019 H Referred to Elections: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption: Relating to measures to prevent noncitizen voter registration and voting.

HB 3686 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/19/2019 H Referred to Elections: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption: Relating to the duties of the secretary of state relating to voter registration.

HB 3687 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/19/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 19 2019 12:58PM
Caption: Relating to the appearance of a license to carry a handgun, personal identification certificate, or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.

HB 3690 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 05/09/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing counties to adopt a code of ethics for their commissioners courts.

HB 3971 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/21/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2019 12:30PM
Caption: Relating to the release of student directory information by a school district.

HB 3972 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/21/2019 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 21 2019 12:30PM
Caption: Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.

HB 4061 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/21/2019 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 21 2019 12:30PM
Caption: Relating to pilotage rates in Galveston County.

HB 4082 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/08/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain state law to electoral affairs governed by political party rules.

HB 4083 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/08/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the operation of a political party.

HB 4091 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/21/2019 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 21 2019 12:30PM
Caption: Relating to collection of taxes and confiscation of unlawful containers and illicit beverages by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at certain ports of entry.

HB 4151 Author: Middleton | Leach | Phelan
Last Action: 03/25/2019 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption: Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at school-sponsored athletic events.

HB 4161 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/25/2019 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption: Relating to authorization for the creation of a county ethics commission in any county.

HB 4187 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/25/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 25 2019 1:06PM
Caption: Relating to the reporting of certain felony offenses to prosecuting attorneys and to allegations regarding a peace officer's retaliatory action taken because of that report.

HB 4188 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to conduct certain interviews of a child who is the subject of a report of abuse or neglect.

HB 4189 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the duty of certain professionals to report child abuse and neglect.

HB 4194 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 05/01/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the interest rate on a refund of ad valorem taxes made following the final determination of an appeal that decreases a property owner's tax liability.

HB 4408 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 05/02/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue public securities for certain purposes.

HB 4411 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/26/2019 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 26 2019 1:36PM
Caption: Relating to the functions of and membership on nonprofit statewide associations of counties.

HB 4416 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 05/08/2019 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the qualifications necessary for a political party to have the names of its nominees placed on the ballot.

HB 4417 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/23/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the hours of work of county employees.

HB 4737 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/17/2019 H Referred to Natural Resources: Apr 17 2019 5:13PM
Caption: Relating to the appointment of directors of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.

HCR 56 Author: Middleton | White
Last Action: 03/12/2019 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 12 2019 12:07PM
Caption: Urging Congress to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

HCR 124 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/30/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Expressing support for a revised Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Feasibility Study.

HR 150 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 01/31/2019 H Reported enrolled: Jan 31 2019 9:26AM
Caption: Welcoming representatives of Lee College, College of the Mainland, and Galveston College to the State Capitol on Community College Day.

HR 321 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 02/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2019 7:08PM
Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2019, as Chambers County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 351 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/14/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2019 7:11PM
Caption: Commending Deputies Braedon Boznango and Carlton Carrington of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office for rescuing a man from a burning vehicle.

HR 353 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/14/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 14 2019 7:15PM
Caption: Honoring Anahuac's crucial role in the struggle for Texas independence.

HR 591 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 13 2019 11:22AM
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2019, as Galveston County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 592 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/15/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 15 2019 5:12PM
Caption: Honoring Anahuac's crucial role in the struggle for Texas independence.

HR 593 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2019 1:58PM
Caption: In memory of Kelly McCarron Abbitt, honorary mayor of San Leon.

HR 594 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2019 2:00PM
Caption: Congratulating Central Media Arts Academy in Galveston on its achievements in the 2017-2018 Texas Education Agency accountability ratings.

HR 595 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2019 2:01PM
Caption: In memory of Florentino Fernando "Tino" Gonzalez of Galveston.

HR 596 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 03/22/2019 H Reported enrolled: Mar 22 2019 2:02PM
Caption: Honoring Evelyn Standley for her service to the Smith Point Volunteer Fire Department.

HR 1063 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 04/18/2019 H Reported enrolled: Apr 18 2019 8:49AM
Caption: Congratulating Collin Somerville of Galveston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 1409 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 05/13/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 13 2019 9:16AM
Caption: In memory of Joseph Elmer Huff III of Galveston.

HR 1946 Author: Middleton
Last Action: 05/27/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 27 2019 9:43AM
Caption: In memory of Jeffrey C. Weiss of Houston.

Joint Author (16):
HB 234 Author: Krause | Middleton | Guillen | Phelan | Price
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/14/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the local regulation of the sale of lemonade or other beverages by children.

HB 304 Author: Paul | Button | Thompson, Ed | Middleton | Swanson
Sponsor: Nelson
Last Action: 06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts.

HB 357 Author: Stickland | Biedermann | Middleton | Lang | White
Last Action: 02/19/2019 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 19 2019 1:41PM
Caption: Relating to the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing the firearm and to criminal offenses otherwise related to the carrying of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.

HB 365 Author: Cain | Middleton
Last Action: 04/15/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.

HB 388 Author: Murphy | Middleton
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/21/2019 S Committee report printed and distributed: May 21 2019 2:12PM
Caption: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.

HB 587 Author: Stephenson | Middleton | Kacal
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/10/2019 E Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 71 in Wharton County as the Game Warden Justin Hurst Memorial Highway.

HB 684 Author: Clardy | Middleton | Klick
Sponsor: Hughes
Last Action: 06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the care of students with seizure disorders and the training requirements for certain school personnel regarding seizure recognition and related first aid.

HB 1548 Author: Springer | Middleton
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles; authorizing fees.

HB 2763 Author: Flynn | Murphy | Paul | Gervin-Hawkins | Middleton
Sponsor: Taylor
Last Action: 06/14/2019 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the police pension fund in certain municipalities.

HB 3016 Author: Schaefer | Oliverson | Lang | Middleton | Krause
Last Action: 05/10/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.

HB 3960 Author: Hunter | Lozano | Herrero | Middleton
Last Action: 04/29/2019 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to rate filings by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 3961 Author: Hunter | Lozano | Herrero | Middleton
Last Action: 04/09/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rate filings by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 3962 Author: Hunter | Lozano | Herrero | Middleton
Last Action: 04/09/2019 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rate filings by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 4534 Author: Lucio III | Hunter | Herrero | Bonnen, Greg | Middleton
Sponsor: Taylor
Last Action: 05/19/2019 S Considered in public hearing
Caption: Relating to the rates and other funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

HB 4623 Author: Meyer | Middleton | Sanford | Noble | Neave
Last Action: 05/07/2019 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the creation of a fund and the use of state money by a state elected official or a state elected official's staff to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against a state elected official or the state elected official's staff.

HR 1302 Author: Hunter | Bonnen, Greg | Middleton | Bonnen, Dennis | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 05/06/2019 H Reported enrolled: May 6 2019 1:18PM
Caption: In memory of former state senator A. R. "Babe" Schwartz of Galveston.

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