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State Representative
Jo Jones
(D) - Texas
Texas House District 147
In Office - Started: 05/18/2022

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P.O. Box 12910
Austin, TX 78711-2910
Phone: 512-463-0524

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5445 Almeda Road
Suite 501
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-522-0555

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
HB233 Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas. Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas. Dead
SB650 Relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. AN ACT relating to requiring the use of electronically readable information to verify a purchaser's age in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB646 Relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans. AN ACT relating to repayment of certain mental health professional education loans. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB413 Relating to the release of certain defendants detained in jail pending trial. AN ACT relating to the release of certain defendants detained in jail pending trial. Vetoed
HB1056 Relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee. AN ACT relating to the recognition of gold and silver specie as legal tender and the establishment of a transactional currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4361 Relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education. AN ACT relating to establishing policies regarding the timely issuance of emergency notifications at public institutions of higher education. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB26 Relating to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services. AN ACT relating to authorizing Medicaid managed care organizations to offer nutrition support services in lieu of other state Medicaid plan services. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB107 Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry. AN ACT relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB12 Relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations. AN ACT relating to the review and audit of certain state agency operations. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB824 Relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students. AN ACT relating to the inclusion of civics instruction in public school government curriculum requirements for high school students. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1723 Relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases. AN ACT relating to rapid DNA analysis by certain law enforcement agencies, the establishment of a related pilot program, and the content of certain DNA databases. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2688 Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities. AN ACT relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB5342 Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including measures to fund and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and related services. AN ACT relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including measures to fund and support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and related services. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB5155 Relating to the continuation of the maternal opioid misuse model of care for certain Medicaid recipients. AN ACT relating to the continuation of the maternal opioid misuse model of care for certain Medicaid recipients. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB109 Relating to the construction, expansion, and operation of certain inpatient mental health facilities and the designation of residential treatment facilities for certain juveniles. AN ACT relating to the construction, expansion, and operation of certain inpatient mental health facilities and the designation of residential treatment facilities for certain juveniles. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR275 In memory of Judge Zinetta Arceneaux Burney of Houston. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable Zinetta Arceneaux Burney and extend deepest sympathy to her family and friends Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3611 Relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road. AN ACT relating to the civil penalty for certain signs placed on the right-of-way of a public road. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1041 Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals. AN ACT relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1188 Relating to the provision of information regarding a local intellectual and developmental disability authority to the parents or guardians of certain special education students. AN ACT relating to the provision of information regarding a local intellectual and developmental disability authority to the parents or guardians of certain special education students. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB434 Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. AN ACT relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1778 Relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. AN ACT relating to human trafficking, prostitution, and child pornography and to the prosecution of sexual or assaultive offenses or the prosecution of a failure to stop or report those offenses; amending and harmonizing certain statute of limitations provisions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3560 Relating to the licensing of mental hospitals and mental health facilities and the definition of facility for the purposes of the employee misconduct registry. AN ACT relating to the licensing of mental hospitals and mental health facilities and the definition of facility for the purposes of the employee misconduct registry. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB37 Relating to perinatal bereavement care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal bereavement care initiative, and a perinatal bereavement care hospital recognition program. AN ACT relating to perinatal bereavement care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal bereavement care initiative, and a perinatal bereavement care hospital recognition program. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB116 Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship. AN ACT relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1080 Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. AN ACT relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of an occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB554 Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday. AN ACT relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Juneteenth holiday. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB5 Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. AN ACT relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR6 Designating Galveston as the official Juneteenth Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate Galveston as the official Juneteenth Capital of Texas Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB136 Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for lactation consultation services. AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for lactation consultation services. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2000 Relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming. AN ACT relating to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to the offense of child grooming. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR1028 Recognizing May 21, 2025, as Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize May 21, 2025, as Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day and extend to all legislative staff members sincere appreciation for their exceptional service. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB491 Relating to certain civil penalties collected for violations of laws regulating massage therapy. AN ACT relating to certain civil penalties collected for violations of laws regulating massage therapy. Dead
HB50 Relating to informed consent for certain screening tests. AN ACT relating to informed consent for certain screening tests. Dead
SB2722 Relating to the use of certain tolls and charges imposed by certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty and limiting the counties' authority to adopt an ad valorem tax rate. AN ACT relating to the use of certain tolls and charges imposed by certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty and limiting the counties' authority to adopt an ad valorem tax rate. Dead
HB2849 Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools. AN ACT relating to policies on the recess period in public schools. Dead
HB557 Relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt and the accrual of interest on certain child support arrearages. AN ACT relating to the enforcement of an order to pay child support by contempt and the accrual of interest on certain child support arrearages. Dead
SB2196 Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect. AN ACT relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2725 Relating to discount programs provided by toll project entities for certain customers. AN ACT relating to discount programs provided by toll project entities for certain customers. Dead
HB2234 Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. AN ACT relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. Dead
HB1738 Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. AN ACT relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. Dead
HB475 Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for multisystemic therapy services. AN ACT relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for multisystemic therapy services. Dead
HB3339 Relating to a study on maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in this state. AN ACT relating to a study on maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women in this state. Dead
HB1822 Relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over certain persons and to the sealing and nondisclosure of certain juvenile records. AN ACT relating to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court over certain persons and to the sealing and nondisclosure of certain juvenile records. Dead
HB1765 Relating to the issuance of an arrest warrant or search warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer. AN ACT relating to the issuance of an arrest warrant or search warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer. Dead
HR868 Honoring the longstanding relationship between the Province of Québec and the State of Texas. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor the longstanding relationship between the Province of Québec and the State of Texas and express support for deepening cooperation in areas of shared interest. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SJR3 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1571 Relating to access to, disclosure of, and notification of protective order registry information, judicial sanctions regarding improper disclosure of or misleading information, and a study on the registry. AN ACT relating to access to, disclosure of, and notification of protective order registry information, judicial sanctions regarding improper disclosure of or misleading information, and a study on the registry. Dead
HB605 Relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. AN ACT relating to the authority of the Harris County Hospital District to employ and commission peace officers. Dead
HB5525 Relating to parole guidelines and procedures for inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age. AN ACT relating to parole guidelines and procedures for inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age. Dead
HJR148 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. Dead
HB168 Relating to the age at which a person in this state may marry and to certain rights of a party to a void marriage entered into when the party was a minor. AN ACT relating to the age at which a person in this state may marry and to certain rights of a party to a void marriage entered into when the party was a minor. Dead
HB2695 Relating to the use of a social media platform in furtherance of an offense involving the delivery of a controlled substance; increasing criminal penalties. AN ACT relating to the use of a social media platform in furtherance of an offense involving the delivery of a controlled substance; increasing criminal penalties. Dead
HB1579 Relating to establishing the Texas Seal of Biliteracy for public high school students. AN ACT relating to establishing the Texas Seal of Biliteracy for public high school students. Dead
HB3166 Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment and to victims' rights regarding a motion to grant a commutation. AN ACT relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment and to victims' rights regarding a motion to grant a commutation. Dead
HB5153 Relating to the provision and reimbursement of health care services by local public health entities under the child health plan program. AN ACT relating to the provision and reimbursement of health care services by local public health entities under the child health plan program. Dead
HB3319 Relating to the establishment of a constable's department civil service system in certain counties; creating a criminal offense. AN ACT relating to the establishment of a constable's department civil service system in certain counties; creating a criminal offense. Dead
HB2785 Relating to the display of certain information on the secretary of state's Internet website prior to the completion of an online voter registration application. AN ACT relating to the display of certain information on the secretary of state's Internet website prior to the completion of an online voter registration application. Dead
HB2046 Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses. AN ACT relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses. Dead
HB4492 Relating to the failure to pay child support by certain biological fathers; creating a criminal offense. AN ACT relating to the failure to pay child support by certain biological fathers; creating a criminal offense. Dead
HB5561 Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services. AN ACT relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services. Dead
HB2229 Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files by a statutory county court. AN ACT relating to the expunction of arrest records and files by a statutory county court. Dead
HB3832 Relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates. AN ACT relating to the issuance of animal friendly specialty license plates. Dead
HB200 Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility and the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility. AN ACT relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility and the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility. Dead
HB3261 Relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age. AN ACT relating to the eligibility of criminal defendants for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain offenses committed when younger than 25 years of age. Dead
HB3860 Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. AN ACT relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Dead
HB3673 Relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. AN ACT relating to the revocation of an occupational license from certain license holders and the issuance of a provisional occupational license to certain applicants with criminal convictions. Dead
HB2783 Relating to automatic participation by certain county employees in deferred compensation plans provided by certain counties. AN ACT relating to automatic participation by certain county employees in deferred compensation plans provided by certain counties. Dead
HB2777 Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. AN ACT relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness. Dead
HB1194 Relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect. AN ACT relating to the period during which an order for emergency protection remains in effect. Dead
HB1295 Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan. AN ACT relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan. Dead
HB4131 Relating to the receivership of a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services. AN ACT relating to the receivership of a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services. Dead
HB4130 Relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services. AN ACT relating to certain requirements regarding a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services. Dead
HB589 Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. AN ACT relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Dead
HB786 Relating to justice court security in certain counties. AN ACT relating to justice court security in certain counties. Dead
HB463 Relating to certain pretrial hearings for defendants charged with certain controlled substance offenses and the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain controlled substance offenses. AN ACT relating to certain pretrial hearings for defendants charged with certain controlled substance offenses and the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain controlled substance offenses. Dead
HB3415 Relating to the regulation of certain health professionals; providing an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to the regulation of certain health professionals; providing an administrative penalty. Dead
HB5177 Relating to the use of certain tolls and charges imposed by certain counties; authorizing an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to the use of certain tolls and charges imposed by certain counties; authorizing an administrative penalty. Dead
HR945 In memory of Pope Francis. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Pope Francis and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn his passing. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1455 Relating to the collection and reporting of information regarding mental health jail diversion. AN ACT relating to the collection and reporting of information regarding mental health jail diversion. Dead
HB3125 Relating to establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a geothermal energy workforce education and training initiative. AN ACT relating to establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a geothermal energy workforce education and training initiative. Dead
HB867 Relating to the dismissal of a criminal case by the attorney representing the state. AN ACT relating to the dismissal of a criminal case by the attorney representing the state. Dead
HB4901 Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices. AN ACT relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices. Dead
HB4493 Relating to the duty of a peace officer to use a standardized lethality assessment protocol when investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence; providing training requirements for peace officers and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Safety. AN ACT relating to the duty of a peace officer to use a standardized lethality assessment protocol when investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence; providing training requirements for peace officers and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Safety. Dead
HB195 Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information. AN ACT relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information. Dead
HB3752 Relating to the creation of the Texas Southern University College of Medicine at Texas Southern University. AN ACT relating to the creation of the Texas Southern University College of Medicine at Texas Southern University. Dead
HB3730 Relating to the creation of the Texas Southern University College of Dentistry at Texas Southern University. AN ACT relating to the creation of the Texas Southern University College of Dentistry at Texas Southern University. Dead
HB3571 Relating to requirements for a judicial action in which a candidate's eligibility is in issue. AN ACT relating to requirements for a judicial action in which a candidate's eligibility is in issue. Dead
HB3198 Relating to screening by a landlord of applicants for residential tenancies. AN ACT relating to screening by a landlord of applicants for residential tenancies. Dead
HR136 In memory of Clyde Vance Dunnam of Waco. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clyde Vance Dunnam and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Merrilee L. Harmon Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2058 Relating to perinatal palliative care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal palliative care grant program, and a perinatal palliative care hospital recognition program. AN ACT relating to perinatal palliative care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal palliative care grant program, and a perinatal palliative care hospital recognition program. Dead
HR424 Congratulating students from Jack Yates High School for advancing to the finals at the 2025 UIL Young Filmmakers Festival. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the members of JY Cinema on advancing to the finals at the 2025 University Interscholastic League Young Filmmakers Festival and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR326 Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 4, 2025, as Texas Southern University Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those associated with the institution sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR223 Recognizing February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2281 Relating to automatic voter registration on interaction with a voter registration agency. AN ACT relating to automatic voter registration on interaction with a voter registration agency. Dead
HCR94 Designating May 8 as Vaccination Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate May 8 as Vaccination Day Dead
HB5 Relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. AN ACT relating to the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Dead
HJR3 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Fund to provide money for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia and related disorders in this state, and transferring to that fund $3 billion from state general revenue. Dead
HB1049 Relating to the issuance of gold and silver specie and the establishment of a currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee. AN ACT relating to the issuance of gold and silver specie and the establishment of a currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee. Dead
HB1076 Relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee. AN ACT relating to the unauthorized entry, occupancy, sale, rental, lease, advertisement for sale, rental, or lease, or conveyance of real property, including the removal of certain unauthorized occupants of a dwelling; creating criminal offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee. Dead
HB899 Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff. AN ACT relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff. Dead
HB936 Relating to the withdrawal or revocation of an athletic scholarship by a public institution of higher education on the basis of a student athlete's injury, illness, or disability. AN ACT relating to the withdrawal or revocation of an athletic scholarship by a public institution of higher education on the basis of a student athlete's injury, illness, or disability. Dead
HB765 Relating to liability insurance certain peace officers obtain for damages resulting from the officers' misconduct. AN ACT relating to liability insurance certain peace officers obtain for damages resulting from the officers' misconduct. Dead
HB816 Relating to the licensing and regulation of youth sports programs; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing fees. AN ACT relating to the licensing and regulation of youth sports programs; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing fees. Dead
HB716 Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county peace officers to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty. AN ACT relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county peace officers to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty. Dead
HB692 Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours. Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours. Dead
HB588 Relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff. AN ACT relating to the administration of medication to certain persons in the custody of a sheriff. Dead
HB515 Relating to public school policies regarding student use of personal electronic devices. AN ACT relating to public school policies regarding student use of personal electronic devices. Dead
HR274 Honoring the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities during Black History Month. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities on the occasion of Black History Month and extend to all those affiliated with the organizations sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR273 Honoring the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., at The University of Texas at Austin on the occasion of its Founders Week celebration. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on the occasion of its Founders Week celebration and extend to the chapter's members sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR141 Recognizing February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol and extend to all participants sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR161 Congratulating Beyoncé for winning three Grammys at the 2025 Grammy Awards. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Beyoncé for winning the album of the year, country album of the year, and best country duo/group performance honors at the 2025 Grammy Awards and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR31 Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day at the State Capitol. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 4, 2025, as Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
HB20 Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#165 09/03/2025 Absent
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#166 09/03/2025 Absent
SB5 Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. House adopts conference committee report RV#161 09/03/2025 Absent
SB1 Relating to campground and youth camp safety. Read 3rd time RV#164 09/03/2025 Absent
SB1 Relating to campground and youth camp safety. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal RV#159 09/03/2025 Absent
SB1 Relating to campground and youth camp safety. Amendment tabled RV#158 09/03/2025 Absent
HR128 Amending the House Rules of Procedure to authorize additional constitutionally compliant, proportional penalties for members absent without leave for purpose of impeding the action of the House that do not unfairly impair members' representative functions. Adopted as amended RV#162 09/03/2025 Absent
HR177 Creating a general investigating committee on disaster response. Adopted RV#155 09/03/2025 Absent
HR174 Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 5. Adopted RV#160 09/03/2025 Absent
SB10 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. House refuses to adopt conference comm. rept. RV#139 09/02/2025 Absent
HB18 Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty. Read 3rd time RV#152 09/02/2025 Absent
HB18 Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty. Record vote RV#149 09/02/2025 Absent
HB18 Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty. Amendment adopted as amended RV#148 09/02/2025 Absent
HB18 Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty. Amendment to amendment fails of adoption RV#147 09/02/2025 Absent
HB18 Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty. Amendment to amendment fails of adoption RV#146 09/02/2025 Absent
HB18 Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty. Amendment amended RV#145 09/02/2025 Absent
HB18 Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty. Amendment to amendment fails of adoption RV#143 09/02/2025 Absent
HB18 Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty. Amendment to amendment fails of adoption RV#142 09/02/2025 Absent
SB54 Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices. Read 3rd time RV#153 09/02/2025 Absent
SB54 Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices. Read 2nd time RV#150 09/02/2025 Absent
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Read 3rd time RV#134 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Record vote RV#124 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Rule 8, Section 1(a)(1) RV#123 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#122 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#121 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#120 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#119 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#117 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#116 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#115 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#114 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#113 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#112 08/28/2025 Nay
SB8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Amendment tabled RV#111 08/28/2025 Nay
HB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Read 3rd time RV#136 08/28/2025 Nay
HB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Amended RV#130 08/28/2025 Nay
HB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Motion to table fails RV#129 08/28/2025 Nay
HB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. RV#128 08/28/2025 Yea
HB265 Relating to governmental oversight of youth camps, including youth camp rules, duties, and the advisory committee. Read 3rd time RV#137 08/28/2025 Yea
HB265 Relating to governmental oversight of youth camps, including youth camp rules, duties, and the advisory committee. Read 2nd time RV#131 08/28/2025 Yea
HB7 Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions. Read 3rd time RV#135 08/28/2025 Nay
HB7 Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal RV#127 08/28/2025 Nay
HB7 Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions. RV#125 08/28/2025 Nay
HCR13 Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas. Adopted RV#132 08/28/2025 Yea
HB149 Relating to the governor's review of purchases by political subdivisions of public safety radio communication systems. Read 3rd time RV#102 08/27/2025 Yea
HB149 Relating to the governor's review of purchases by political subdivisions of public safety radio communication systems. Read 2nd time RV#95 08/27/2025 Yea
HB48 Relating to the creation of a working group to study alert notification systems. Read 3rd time RV#101 08/27/2025 Yea
HB48 Relating to the creation of a working group to study alert notification systems. Amended RV#94 08/27/2025 Yea
HB25 Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. Read 3rd time RV#100 08/27/2025 Nay
HB25 Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. Amendment withdrawn RV#93 08/27/2025 Nay
HB25 Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. Amendment tabled RV#92 08/27/2025 Nay
HB25 Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. Amendment tabled RV#91 08/27/2025 Nay
HB25 Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. Amendment tabled RV#90 08/27/2025 Nay
HB192 Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties. Read 3rd time RV#105 08/27/2025 Nay
HB192 Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties. Point of order withdrawn RV#98 08/27/2025 Nay
HB26 Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties. Read 3rd time RV#104 08/27/2025 Nay
HB26 Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties. Read 2nd time RV#97 08/27/2025 Yea
HB254 Relating to eligibility of a political subdivision for a grant from the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program. Read 3rd time RV#103 08/27/2025 Yea
HB254 Relating to eligibility of a political subdivision for a grant from the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program. Read 2nd time RV#96 08/27/2025 Yea
SB11 Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. Read 3rd time RV#83 08/26/2025 Yea
SB11 Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. Read 2nd time RV#71 08/26/2025 Yea
SB16 Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses. Read 3rd time RV#84 08/26/2025 Yea
SB16 Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses. Amended RV#72 08/26/2025 Yea
HB8 Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public Amended RV#86 08/26/2025 Nay
HB8 Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public Amendment tabled RV#76 08/26/2025 Nay
HB8 Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public Amendment tabled RV#75 08/26/2025 Nay
HB8 Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public Amendment tabled RV#74 08/26/2025 Nay
SB14 Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects. Read 3rd time RV#85 08/26/2025 Yea
SB14 Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects. Read 2nd time RV#73 08/26/2025 Yea
SB12 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal RV#79 08/26/2025 Nay
SB12 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. Read 3rd time RV#87 08/26/2025 Nay
SB12 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. Amendment fails of adoption RV#78 08/26/2025 Yea
SB3 Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas. Read 3rd time RV#82 08/26/2025 Yea
SB3 Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas. Amended RV#70 08/26/2025 Yea
HJR1 Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. Failed of adoption RV#88 08/26/2025 Nay
HJR1 Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. Laid out as postponed business RV#80 08/26/2025 Nay
SB18 Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control. Read 3rd time RV#68 08/25/2025 Yea
HB17 Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts. Read 3rd time RV#62 08/25/2025 Nay
HB17 Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal RV#51 08/25/2025 Nay
HB17 Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts. Amendment fails of adoption RV#50 08/25/2025 Yea
HB16 Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Read 3rd time RV#67 08/25/2025 Yea
SB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Amendment tabled RV#60 08/25/2025 Nay
SB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Amendment tabled RV#59 08/25/2025 Nay
SB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Amendment tabled RV#58 08/25/2025 Nay
SB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Amendment tabled RV#57 08/25/2025 Nay
SB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Amendment tabled RV#56 08/25/2025 Nay
SB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Amendment tabled RV#55 08/25/2025 Nay
SB10 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal RV#64 08/25/2025 Nay
SB10 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. Amendment fails of adoption RV#63 08/25/2025 Nay
SB10 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. Amendment withdrawn RV#54 08/25/2025 Nay
SB10 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. 2-Hopper RV#53 08/25/2025 Nay
SB10 Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. Motion to table fails RV#52 08/25/2025 Nay
HB23 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community. Read 3rd time RV#66 08/25/2025 Yea
HB27 Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district. Read 3rd time RV#65 08/25/2025 Yea
HB20 Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Read 3rd time RV#47 08/21/2025 Absent
HB20 Relating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations and theft during declared disasters, including establishing a designation program for disaster relief nonprofit organizations and financial institutions; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. Amended RV#40 08/21/2025 Absent
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Read 3rd time RV#43 08/21/2025 Absent
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Amendment adopted as amended RV#35 08/21/2025 Absent
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Amendment to amendment fails of adoption RV#34 08/21/2025 Absent
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Amendment amended RV#33 08/21/2025 Absent
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee 5
Detail Texas House Public Health Committee 8
Detail Texas House Redistricting Committee 9
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
TX Texas House District 147 House Democrat In Office 05/18/2022