Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. José Menéndez
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 10/3/2024

Number of Bills: 17

Sponsor (17):
HB 108 Author: Cortez
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing fees.

HB 568 Author: Bowers | Howard | Lalani | Goodwin | Meza
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/02/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to education and training for peace officers on interacting with persons with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

HB 755 Author: Johnson, Julie | Lalani | Harless | Jones, Venton
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases and certain blood disorders.

HB 1337 Author: Hull | Oliverson | Harless | González, Jessica | Johnson, Ann
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to step therapy protocols required by health benefit plans for coverage of prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses.

HB 1614 Author: Dutton
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/17/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who are eligible for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

HB 1626 Author: Allen | Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Wu | Hull
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/01/2023 S Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.

HB 1890 Author: Jetton
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/27/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of a hospital at home program by certain hospitals; authorizing a fee.

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 2702 Author: Guillen
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/23/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to payments associated with certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system; imposing a fee.

HB 2746 Author: Thompson, Ed
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to requirements related to refunds and credit provided under terminated debt cancellation agreements.

HB 3712 Author: Hernandez
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to authorizing a holder of a distributor's license to provide samples of malt beverages to retailers.

HB 4333 Author: Garcia | Gervin-Hawkins | Martinez Fischer | Lujan | Allison
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the extension of a family violence pretrial diversion pilot program in Bexar County.

HB 4714 Author: Cortez | Garcia
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the use of an electronic recording device to report proceedings before a municipal court of record for the City of San Antonio.

HB 4759 Author: Campos | Bernal | Garcia | Leach | Morales Shaw
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/17/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing criminal penalties.

HB 5146 Author: Raney | González, Mary
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/18/2023 S Reported from s/c with no recommendation
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

HB 5148 Author: Raney | Lalani
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 05/18/2023 S Reported from s/c with no recommendation
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.

HB 5399 Author: Allison
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Jones Avenue Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

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