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State Representative
Erin Gámez
(D) - Texas
Texas House District 038
In Office - Started: 03/15/2022

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P.O. Box 12910
Austin, TX 78711-2910
Phone: 512-463-0606

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777 E. Harrison St.
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Brownsville, TX 78520

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
SB5 Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. AN ACT relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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. AN ACT 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. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. AN ACT relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR169 Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Dr. Ruben Gallegos Elementary School in Brownsville ISD. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 25th anniversary of Dr. Ruben Gallegos Elementary School and extend to all those associated with the campus sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3 Relating to the interoperability of emergency communication equipment and infrastructure in this state, including the creation and operation of the Texas Interoperability Council, a grant program administered by the council, and the purchase of certain public safety radio communication systems. AN ACT relating to the interoperability of emergency communication equipment and infrastructure in this state, including the creation and operation of the Texas Interoperability Council, a grant program administered by the council, and the purchase of certain public safety radio communication systems. Dead
SB2 Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees. AN ACT relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; requiring a license; authorizing fees. Dead
HB22 Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication equipment. AN ACT relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication equipment. Dead
HB2 Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing fees. AN ACT relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing fees. Dead
HB5 Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. AN ACT relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. Dead
HB245 Relating to the definition of authorized emergency vehicle. AN ACT relating to the definition of authorized emergency vehicle. Dead
SB31 Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment. AN ACT relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB535 Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's past sexual behavior in prosecutions of certain trafficking, sexual, or assaultive offenses. AN ACT relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's past sexual behavior in prosecutions of certain trafficking, sexual, or assaultive offenses. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB27 Relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools. AN ACT relating to courses in personal financial literacy for high school students in public schools. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1353 Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County. AN ACT relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in the jurisdiction of the pilot board of a navigation district located in Cameron County. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR9 Designating the first Saturday of every month as Small Business Saturday for a 10-year period ending in 2035. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate the first Saturday of every month as Small Business Saturday Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3211 Relating to vision care benefits, including participation of optometrists and therapeutic optometrists in vision care or managed care plans. AN ACT relating to vision care benefits, including participation of optometrists and therapeutic optometrists in vision care or managed care plans. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3680 Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. AN ACT relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3016 Relating to the circumstances in which a rental company may void a damage waiver for a rental vehicle. AN ACT relating to the circumstances in which a rental company may void a damage waiver for a rental vehicle. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2854 Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits. AN ACT relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits. 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
HB43 Relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority. AN ACT relating to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority and certain programs administered by the authority. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1960 Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 345 in San Benito as the Lieutenant Milton Resendez Memorial Highway. AN ACT relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 345 in San Benito as the Lieutenant Milton Resendez Memorial Highway. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1875 Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state. AN ACT relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1481 Relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school policies regarding student use of personal communication devices. AN ACT relating to school district and open-enrollment charter school policies regarding student use of personal communication devices. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB4429 Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway. AN ACT relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3689 Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge. AN ACT relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2402 Relating to the determination of fees, charges, and rates for certain benefits under Medicaid. AN ACT relating to the determination of fees, charges, and rates for certain benefits under Medicaid. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HCR98 Urging Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in the deployment of C-UAS technologies for border security. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the United States Congress to enhance coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in the deployment of C-UAS technologies for border security Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB4 Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. AN ACT relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB23 Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. AN ACT relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2308 Relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment. AN ACT relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HJR7 Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue. A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR1470 Congratulating Dr. Pastor Alvarado of Brownsville on his retirement. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Pastor Alvarado on his retirement and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR1324 Congratulating Dr. Rose M. Z. Gowen on her retirement as a Brownsville city commissioner. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Rose M. Z. Gowen on her retirement as a Brownsville city commissioner and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB2141 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to state and federal judges. AN ACT relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to state and federal judges. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB1465 Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of invasive visual recording and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense. AN ACT relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of invasive visual recording and the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB3483 Relating to the authority of a special utility district to issue a public security. AN ACT relating to the authority of a special utility district to issue a public security. Dead
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
HB21 Relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee. AN ACT relating to housing finance corporations; authorizing a fee. 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
HB220 Relating to the care provided to sexual assault survivors by health care facilities. AN ACT relating to the care provided to sexual assault survivors by health care facilities. Dead
HCR116 Redesignating Brownsville as the official Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley for a 10-year period ending in 2035. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby redesignate Brownsville as the official Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2523 Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 48 in Cameron County as the Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia Memorial Highway. AN ACT relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 48 in Cameron County as the Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia Memorial Highway. 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
HB50 Relating to informed consent for certain screening tests. AN ACT relating to informed consent for certain screening tests. Dead
SJR2 Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SJR85 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB1238 Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse. AN ACT relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB5520 Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including measures to recruit health care professionals to the border region, improve border inspection efficiency, and enhance border region airport security and capacity, and establishing certain educational programs. AN ACT relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including measures to recruit health care professionals to the border region, improve border inspection efficiency, and enhance border region airport security and capacity, and establishing certain educational programs. Dead
HB2159 Relating to the capacity of a minor to consent to certain treatment for the minor or the minor's child. AN ACT relating to the capacity of a minor to consent to certain treatment for the minor or the minor's child. 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
HB3849 Relating to the program categories in the unified transportation program. AN ACT relating to the program categories in the unified transportation program. Dead
HB2308 Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration. AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration. Dead
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
HB2160 Relating to the interview of a child in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship. AN ACT relating to the interview of a child in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship. Dead
HB4732 Relating to state recognition of and prohibited gaming activities by the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. AN ACT relating to state recognition of and prohibited gaming activities by the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. Dead
HB3946 Relating to judicial specialty license plates. AN ACT relating to judicial specialty license plates. Dead
SCR13 Urging the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources and that they take all necessary steps to make deliveries to the United States a priority during annual water allocation deliberations Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HB2343 Relating to required notice regarding shrimp in restaurants and certain prohibitions on purchasing and serving imported shrimp. AN ACT relating to required notice regarding shrimp in restaurants and certain prohibitions on purchasing and serving imported shrimp. Dead
HB4415 Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim. AN ACT relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim. Dead
HB1119 Relating to a biennial report on the regional allocation of mental health beds. AN ACT relating to a biennial report on the regional allocation of mental health beds. 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
HB3134 Relating to advanced air mobility. AN ACT relating to advanced air mobility. 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
HB3717 Relating to the establishment of a grant program to fund the United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development trials with ibogaine for the purpose of securing the administration's approval as a medication for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy. AN ACT relating to the establishment of a grant program to fund the United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development trials with ibogaine for the purpose of securing the administration's approval as a medication for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy. Dead
HB4329 Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state. AN ACT relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state. Dead
HB4402 Relating to human operators of certain automated motor vehicles. AN ACT relating to human operators of certain automated motor vehicles. 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
HR1037 Congratulating The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley chess team on earning a share of the national championship at the 2025 President's Cup tournament. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley chess team on earning a share of the national championship at the 2025 President's Cup tournament and extend to all those associated with the program sincere best wishes for continued success Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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
HB886 Relating to a one-time supplemental payment of benefits under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. AN ACT relating to a one-time supplemental payment of benefits under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. 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
HB5218 Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles that serve a deepwater seaport on the U.S.-Mexico Border. AN ACT relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles that serve a deepwater seaport on the U.S.-Mexico Border. Dead
HB1136 Relating to a study conducted by the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities regarding parking for certain individuals with disabilities. AN ACT relating to a study conducted by the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities regarding parking for certain individuals with disabilities. Dead
HB1127 Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed. AN ACT relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed. Dead
HB1126 Relating to sunscreening devices installed on a motor vehicle that displays or qualifies for the issuance of a judicial specialty license plate. AN ACT relating to sunscreening devices installed on a motor vehicle that displays or qualifies for the issuance of a judicial specialty license plate. Dead
HCR77 Urging the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources. That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources and that they take all necessary steps to make deliveries to the United States a priority during annual water allocation deliberations Dead
HB1147 Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program. AN ACT relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of a workplace soft skills training pilot program. Dead
HB1154 Relating to the establishment of a skilled labor task force by certain local workforce development boards. AN ACT relating to the establishment of a skilled labor task force by certain local workforce development boards. Dead
HB2433 Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by an accommodations intermediary. AN ACT relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by an accommodations intermediary. Dead
HB4392 Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse. AN ACT relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse. 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
HB4417 Relating to the use of certain money from the state highway fund for certain projects in the Safe Routes to School Program. AN ACT relating to the use of certain money from the state highway fund for certain projects in the Safe Routes to School Program. Dead
HB5475 Relating to a study and report on the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act. AN ACT relating to a study and report on the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act. Dead
HB44 Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment. AN ACT relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment. 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
HB4844 Relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force. AN ACT relating to the establishment of a border county mental health task force. Dead
HB4854 Relating to disclosure under the public information law of information obtained by the comptroller in connection with a school district property value study. AN ACT relating to disclosure under the public information law of information obtained by the comptroller in connection with a school district property value study. Dead
HB4411 Relating to school district hearings regarding complaints. AN ACT relating to school district hearings regarding complaints. Dead
HB4403 Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote. AN ACT relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote. Dead
HB1121 Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material. AN ACT relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material. Dead
HB3454 Relating to liability to a vehicle storage facility operator for money owed in relation to the delivery, storage, and disposal of certain personal property. AN ACT relating to liability to a vehicle storage facility operator for money owed in relation to the delivery, storage, and disposal of certain personal property. Dead
HB3538 Relating to the Managed Care Consumer Choice Program. AN ACT relating to the Managed Care Consumer Choice Program. Dead
HB3386 Relating to political advertising distributed or broadcast as part of a mass text message campaign. AN ACT relating to political advertising distributed or broadcast as part of a mass text message campaign. Dead
HB3412 Relating to notice of and assistance in filing an application for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation provided to a home buyer by a title insurance company or title insurance agent in connection with the closing and settlement of certain transactions pertaining to residential real property; authorizing a fee; providing for the imposition of an administrative penalty. AN ACT relating to notice of and assistance in filing an application for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation provided to a home buyer by a title insurance company or title insurance agent in connection with the closing and settlement of certain transactions pertaining to residential real property; authorizing a fee; providing for the imposition of an administrative penalty. Dead
HB1631 Relating to the duration of a child's detention following a detention hearing and a study on the effects of detention orders in a juvenile court proceeding. AN ACT relating to the duration of a child's detention following a detention hearing and a study on the effects of detention orders in a juvenile court proceeding. Dead
HB2837 Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. AN ACT relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States. Dead
HB2164 Relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony held by a public institution of higher education. AN ACT relating to a limitation on the location of a commencement ceremony held by a public institution of higher education. Dead
HB2161 Relating to federal firearm reporting for persons recently released from emergency detention. AN ACT relating to federal firearm reporting for persons recently released from emergency detention. Dead
HB2165 Relating to required motor vehicle emissions inspections in certain border counties. AN ACT relating to required motor vehicle emissions inspections in certain border counties. Dead
HB1932 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. AN ACT relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Dead
HB1467 Relating to emergency preparedness of assisted living facilities and the health and safety of residents of those facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties. AN ACT relating to emergency preparedness of assisted living facilities and the health and safety of residents of those facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties. Dead
HB1432 Relating to restrictive covenants regulating certain landscaping and water conservation practices. AN ACT relating to restrictive covenants regulating certain landscaping and water conservation practices. 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
HB1114 Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. AN ACT relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system. Dead
HB1125 Relating to prohibited provisions in a settlement agreement between a governmental agency and employee regarding a claim or complaint involving sexual assault or certain unlawful conduct based on sex. AN ACT relating to prohibited provisions in a settlement agreement between a governmental agency and employee regarding a claim or complaint involving sexual assault or certain unlawful conduct based on sex. Dead
HB1138 Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate or prohibit the carrying of a firearm on the premises of certain libraries. AN ACT relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate or prohibit the carrying of a firearm on the premises of certain libraries. Dead
HB749 Relating to notice provided by food service establishments serving shrimp imported from outside of the United States. AN ACT relating to notice provided by food service establishments serving shrimp imported from outside of the United States. Dead
HB440 Relating to requiring certain alert messages to be in English and Spanish. AN ACT relating to requiring certain alert messages to be in English and Spanish. Dead
HR159 Commemorating the 14th anniversary of Kingdom Connection Worship Center in Brownsville. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 14th anniversary of Kingdom Connection Worship Center and extend to the congregation sincere best wishes for the future Signed/Enacted/Adopted
HR122 Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol. That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize January 29, 2025, as Brownsville Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation, including Mayor John Cowen, Jr. 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 Yea
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#166 09/03/2025 Yea
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 Yea
SB1 Relating to campground and youth camp safety. Read 3rd time RV#164 09/03/2025 Yea
SB1 Relating to campground and youth camp safety. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal RV#159 09/03/2025 Yea
SB1 Relating to campground and youth camp safety. Amendment tabled RV#158 09/03/2025 Yea
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Nay
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 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. Read 3rd time RV#134 08/28/2025 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. Record vote RV#124 08/28/2025 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. Rule 8, Section 1(a)(1) RV#123 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#122 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#121 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#120 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#119 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#117 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#116 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#115 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#114 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#113 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#112 08/28/2025 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. Amendment tabled RV#111 08/28/2025 Absent
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 Absent
HB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Amended RV#130 08/28/2025 Absent
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 Absent
HB15 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. RV#128 08/28/2025 Absent
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 Absent
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 Absent
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 Absent
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 Absent
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 Absent
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 Absent
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 Nay
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 Absent
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 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. Amended RV#40 08/21/2025 Yea
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Read 3rd time RV#43 08/21/2025 Yea
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Amendment adopted as amended RV#35 08/21/2025 Yea
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Amendment to amendment fails of adoption RV#34 08/21/2025 Yea
HB1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Amendment amended RV#33 08/21/2025 Yea
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Texas House General Investigating Committee Vice Chair 2
Detail Texas House Natural Resources Committee 8
Detail Texas House Transportation Committee 5
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
TX Texas House District 038 House Democrat In Office 03/15/2022