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

Number of Bills: 37

Sponsor (37):
HB 63 Author: Swanson | Noble | Hull | Oliverson | Klick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect and certain preliminary investigations of those reports.

HB 64 Author: Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency vehicle used to conduct a police escort.

HB 103 Author: Murr | Spiller
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a retired or former judge as a visiting judge in certain counties.

HB 473 Author: Hull
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to parental rights regarding a threat assessment of a student conducted by a public school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.

HB 492 Author: Craddick | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of a mental health services district by the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, and the Ector County Hospital District.

HB 1038 Author: Cain | Frazier | Troxclair | Canales
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs.

HB 1597 Author: Murr | Lambert | Spiller
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to tariff filing requirements for certain telecommunications providers.

HB 1793 Author: Swanson | Paul
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/21/2023 S Vote taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the qualifications for serving as a member of the board of directors of a municipal utility district.

HB 1879 Author: Darby | King, Tracy O. | Murr | Dean | Moody
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/23/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.

HB 2083 Author: Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Business Interstate Highway 20-E in Ector County as the Mac Wilson and Rex Young Medal of Honor Highway.

HB 2847 Author: Darby | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over and a study of the production, pipeline transportation, and storage of hydrogen.

HB 3462 Author: Noble
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the consolidation of ombudsman programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.

HB 3837 Author: Geren | Bailes | Isaac
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the designation of advanced clean energy projects.

HB 4166 Author: Klick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the packaging requirements for certain donated prescription drugs.

HB 4169 Author: Price | Noble | Ashby
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to providing prevocational or similar services under certain Medicaid waiver programs.

HB 4183 Author: Price | Lujan
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to a waiver of the waiting period for a marriage ceremony.

HB 4331 Author: Klick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the donors of certain unused prescription drugs.

HB 4332 Author: Klick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the redistribution of donated prepackaged prescription drugs.

HB 4932 Author: Lopez, Janie | Isaac | Guerra | Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/11/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the amount of foreign emissions of air contaminants in nonattainment areas and the revision of the state implementation plan to account for those emissions.

HB 5160 Author: Darby
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/19/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors to select a depository bank for the West Coke County Hospital District.

HB 5355 Author: Price
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/11/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Prairie View Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HCR 14 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Edward Runyan on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 15 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Don Sparks on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 16 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Florence Marie Hall on her posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 17 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Kenneth B. Nolen on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 18 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Eastland Oil Company of Midland on its centennial.

HCR 19 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating Don Sparks on receiving the 2022 Top Hand award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

HCR 21 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Monsignor Larry J. Droll of St. Ann's Catholic Parish in Midland on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.

HCR 23 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Lori Blong on her election as mayor of Midland.

HCR 67 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Jafar "Jeff" Rahim Salehi of Midland.

HCR 68 Author: Darby | Landgraf | King, Ken | Morales, Eddie | Murr
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of oil at Santa Rita No. 1.

HCR 93 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/24/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Congratulating the Midland High School football team on receiving the Innovation in Volunteerism Award as part of the 39th annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.

HCR 99 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 05/13/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Recognizing May 6-12, 2023, as Nurses Week in Texas.

HCR 101 Author: Smithee
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/24/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Brendan Luis Torres of the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department.

HCR 102 Author: Smithee
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 04/24/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Fire Chief Curtis Dewayne Brown of the Dalhart Fire Department.

HCR 118 Author: Craddick
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commending Bobby Burns on his service as president and CEO of the Midland Chamber of Commerce.

HCR 120 Author: Landgraf
Sponsor: Sparks
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of The University of Texas Permian Basin on the occasion of UTPB Day at the State Capitol on May 3, 2023.

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