Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Yvonne Davis
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 12/14/2024

Number of Bills: 67

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (50):
HB 1189 Author: Davis | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to limitations on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 1791 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/03/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.

HB 2186 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/09/2023 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county clerk to require a person to present photo identification to file a document in the real property records of a county.

HB 2187 Author: Davis | Garcia
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

HB 2193 Author: Davis | Morales Shaw
Last Action: 05/17/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the automatic expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain misdemeanor offenses.

HB 2579 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to adjustments to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

HB 2597 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 2599 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person in a criminal street gang; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties; changing eligibility for community supervision.

HB 3525 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards at a parking facility.

HB 3654 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the suspension of a public school student for engaging in certain conduct against an employee or volunteer of a school district.

HB 3655 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain requirements regarding public school class size.

HB 3662 Author: Davis
Last Action: 04/26/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to railroad crew size requirements; imposing a civil penalty.

HB 4241 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the act of profiling by a peace officer.

HB 4380 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the renewal, expiration, and suspension of driver's licenses; increasing a fee.

HB 4403 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to requirements for and prohibitions on certain telemarketing calls.

HB 4846 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to transportation planning by metropolitan planning organizations.

HB 4988 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to national criminal history reviews of a member of a board of trustees of an independent school district; authorizing a fee.

HB 5090 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption: Relating to transportation planning for statewide broadband infrastructure.

HB 5191 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to the supplemental appropriation and reductions in appropriation and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriation for the development of a statewide broadband infrastructure for new transportation technology.

HB 5273 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to the certification of a historically underutilized business.

HJR 71 Author: Davis | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for limitations on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.

HR 20 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 11:06AM
Caption: Congratulating the DeSoto High School football team on winning the 2022 UIL 6A Division 2 state championship.

HR 36 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 11:30AM
Caption: Congratulating the Duncanville High School football team on winning the 2022 UIL 6A Division 1 state championship.

HR 58 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 12:14PM
Caption: Congratulating Major Danny Williams on his retirement from the Dallas Police Department.

HR 95 Author: Davis
Last Action: 02/15/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 15 2023 3:08PM
Caption: Recognizing February 15, 2023, as Best Southwest Partnership Day at the State Capitol.

HR 307 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 3:09PM
Caption: Congratulating Clifford R. Shaw on his retirement from the Cedar Hill City Council.

HR 339 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2023 3:19PM
Caption: Congratulating Amerline McGhee on her 90th birthday.

HR 481 Author: Davis
Last Action: 03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:37AM
Caption: Congratulating Pamela Dawson of DeSoto ISD on her receipt of the 2023 Music Educator Award from the Recording Academy.

HR 1193 Author: Davis | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 04/21/2023 H Reported enrolled: Apr 21 2023 12:35PM
Caption: In memory of Ruth Laverne Wells Wyrick of Dallas.

HR 1270 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 8 2023 9:17AM
Caption: Commemorating the rededication of Daniels Cross Evans Elks Lodge No. 1578 in Dallas.

HR 1448 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 2:46PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Usamah Rodgers on her receipt of a 2023 Outstanding Texan Award for House District 111 from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1489 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 4:58PM
Caption: Congratulating Karen McCormick Zachary on her retirement from Dallas ISD.

HR 1496 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 5:15PM
Caption: Commending Jourdan K. Spence for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

HR 1497 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 5:15PM
Caption: Commending Mark Harris for serving as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

HR 1498 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/19/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2023 4:58PM
Caption: Commending Courtney A. Doucet for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

HR 1556 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/18/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2023 6:43PM
Caption: Congratulating James F. Hill II on receiving a 2023 Outstanding Texan Award for House District 111 from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1612 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/18/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2023 6:43PM
Caption: Congratulating Dwayne G. Bishop on his receipt of a 2023 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1678 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/18/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 18 2023 6:44PM
Caption: Recognizing May 2023 as Older Americans Month.

HR 1681 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2023 3:14PM
Caption: Congratulating Dr. Terre Quinn of Allen on being named Ms. Texas Senior America 2023.

HR 1682 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2023 3:14PM
Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of New Hope Baptist Church in Dallas.

HR 1736 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2023 3:14PM
Caption: Congratulating Mari Spivey Willis on her recognition by the City of Odessa during Black History Month 2023.

HR 1737 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/23/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2023 3:14PM
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Eddy Spivey on his recognition by the City of Odessa during Black History Month 2023.

HR 2004 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/24/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2023 12:34PM
Caption: Congratulating the Duncanville High School girls' track team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

HR 2225 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/24/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2023 12:49PM
Caption: Congratulating Midiam Espinosa on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

HR 2226 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/24/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 24 2023 12:15PM
Caption: Congratulating Raven Hill on her selection as the 2023 Duncanville ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

HR 2233 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 7:12PM
Caption: Congratulating Brian Beck-Smith of DeSoto High School on being named the 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year in the DeSoto Independent School District.

HR 2252 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 7:22PM
Caption: Congratulating Jamesia Richardson on her selection as the 2022-2023 DeSoto ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

HR 2275 Author: Davis | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action: 05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 4:08PM
Caption: In memory of Johnny Welton Self.

HR 2308 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/25/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 25 2023 4:08PM
Caption: Honoring Eddie Bernice Johnson for her service as a United States congresswoman.

HR 2338 Author: Davis
Last Action: 05/26/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2023 8:37PM
Caption: Congratulating Vanessa M. Urteaga of South Grand Prairie High School on her selection as the 2022-2023 Grand Prairie ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Joint Author (17):
HB 54 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Lalani | Davis | Rose | Morales, Christina
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities.

HB 182 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Jones, Jolanda | Davis | Collier
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on parole.

HB 286 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Garcia | Jones, Jolanda | Davis | Collier
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain new evidence.

HB 327 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Garcia | Jones, Jolanda | Davis | Collier
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.

HB 361 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Jones, Jolanda | Garcia | Davis | Rose
Last Action: 05/15/2023 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child.

HB 446 Author: Craddick | Rose | Leach | Frank | Davis
Sponsor: Kolkhorst
Last Action: 05/15/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.

HB 1351 Author: Hernandez | Plesa | Davis
Last Action: 05/12/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.

HB 1857 Author: Guillen | Davis
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the certificate of medical examination for chemical dependency and the duration of court-ordered treatment for a person with a chemical dependency.

HB 2092 Author: Manuel | Davis | Collier | Ordaz | Morales, Christina
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect.

HB 2094 Author: Manuel | Plesa | Davis | Hull | Howard
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a court order for the exclusive occupancy of the primary residence by a spouse during the pendency of a suit for dissolution of a marriage.

HB 2843 Author: Kuempel | Rose | Davis | Lozano
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.

HB 3451 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Davis
Last Action: 05/06/2023 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.

HB 4805 Author: González, Jessica | Turner | Bhojani | Davis
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain cricket events for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

HJR 155 Author: Geren | Rose | Davis | Romero, Jr.
Last Action: 05/12/2023 H Postponed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.

HJR 166 Author: Thompson, Senfronia | Johnson, Julie | Davis | Jones, Jolanda | Garcia
Last Action: 05/05/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by parents or a person's estate for a homicide.

HR 308 Author: González, Jessica | Davis | Bryant | Anchía | Jones, Venton
Last Action: 03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 12:27PM
Caption: In memory of Donald J. Maison of Dallas.

HR 362 Author: González, Jessica | Turner | Davis | Bhojani | Sherman, Sr.
Last Action: 03/01/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2023 2:29PM
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.

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