Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.
Wrote
60 bills
Became law
6 became law. Another 15 passed the House or Senate but didn't.
Introduced Apr 23, 2025HB 5688: Relating to the creation of the San Benito Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Became law
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5375: Relating to creating the Northern Cameron and Willacy County Water Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
Became law
Introduced Feb 6, 2025HB 2523: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 48 in Cameron County as the Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia Memorial Highway.
Became law
Introduced Jan 30, 2025HB 2282: Relating to the amount of the reimbursement fee paid by a defendant for a peace officer's services in executing or processing an arrest warrant, capias, or capias pro fine.
Became law
Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1960: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 345 in San Benito as the Lieutenant Milton Resendez Memorial Highway.
Became law
Introduced Jan 15, 2025HB 1875: Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding veterans cemeteries in this state.
Became law
Introduced Aug 19, 2025HB 254: Relating to eligibility of a political subdivision for a grant from the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4755: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4820: Relating to the issuance of obligations by certain water districts bordering certain counties during a disaster declaration.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 133: Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4661: Relating to the closure of beaches for space flight activities; creating a criminal offense.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4663: Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4329: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4331: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process for certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of the study.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3364: Relating to the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship and to the practice of veterinary medicine by telephone or electronic means.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 21, 2025HB 3196: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 21, 2025HB 3138: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate certain matters related to firearms, air guns, archery equipment, and other weapons and related supplies.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 3, 2025HB 2370: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects.
Passed the House
Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2192: Relating to permit requirements for the sale of fireworks.
Passed the House
Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1958: Relating to labeling and representation of imported shrimp by restaurants.
Passed the House
Introduced Dec 16, 2024HB 1630: Relating to the eligibility of social workers for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.
Passed the House
Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 56: Relating to the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 60: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process for certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of the study.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 5, 2025HB 277: Relating to the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools.
Introduced
Introduced Jul 25, 2025HB 210: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state.
Introduced
Introduced Jul 23, 2025HB 186: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process for certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of the study.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5189: Relating to instructional materials developed for police chiefs by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on issues specific to women in law enforcement.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5201: Relating to requiring school districts ensure that project managers overseeing construction projects are bonded.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5218: 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.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5188: Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain brackish groundwater wells.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4988: Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4660: Relating to space flight activities.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4693: Relating to assistance with veterans benefits claims; authorizing a civil penalty.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4616: Relating to creating the criminal offenses of transnational repression and unauthorized enforcement of foreign law and to a study and law enforcement training regarding transnational repression.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4694: Relating to benefits available under the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain retirees who resume membership in the employee class of membership.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 7, 2025HB 4050: Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on incorporating drainage infrastructure into the department's transportation planning process.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 7, 2025HB 4049: Relating to the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions; creating a civil penalty.
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 137: Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
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Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3678: Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3435: Relating to the process by which a hospital makes certain determinations regarding medical staff privileges.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 25, 2025HB 3270: Relating to the periods during which a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.
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Introduced Feb 21, 2025HB 3140: Relating to network adequacy standards for preferred provider benefit plans.
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025HB 2050: Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025HB 2049: Relating to the dissemination of Type 1 diabetes information by public schools.
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1978: Relating to the route designation for the issuance of a permit for the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles in certain counties.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 17, 2025HJR 117: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 17, 2025HB 1932: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 7, 2025HB 1759: Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1120: Relating to the purchase or acquisition by metal recycling entities of catalytic converters removed from a motor vehicle; imposing an administrative penalty.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1124: Relating to continuing education requirements for a member of the board of trustees of a school district regarding state laws governing public schools; providing a civil penalty.
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1122: Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1129: Relating to the eligibility of mental health professionals for the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1123: Relating to interscholastic athletic competition based on biological sex, requirements for physical examinations and genetic testing in interscholastic athletics, and the adoption of rules by the University Interscholastic League to implement these requirements.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 10, 2023HB 103: Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 8, 2023HB 87: Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 8, 2023HB 80: Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 8, 2023HB 79: Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 8, 2023HB 78: Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
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Introduced Nov 8, 2023HB 77: Relating to the establishment of the Texas border enforcement coordination program; making appropriations.
Introduced
Introduced Oct 16, 2023HB 154: Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.
Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the Texas legislature, since 2025. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.
Votes shown
1,755 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.
Attendance
Didn't vote on 67 of 1,755 votes (4%). Some of these may be excused absences, approved by the House ahead of time. The vote records we use don't say which.
By topicAcademic and Career-Oriented Education7 votes
Agriculture and Livestock21 votes
Appropriations7 votes
Border Security4 votes
Business and Commerce80 votes
Congressional Redistricting, Select1 vote
Corrections21 votes
County and Regional Government36 votes
Courts and Civil Law (Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence)73 votes
Courts and Civil Law (Jurisprudence)17 votes
Criminal Justice80 votes
Criminal Law (Criminal Jurisprudence)56 votes
Culture, Recreation and Tourism19 votes
Defense and Veterans' Affairs17 votes
Dis Prev and Women's and Children's Health16 votes
Disaster Preparedness and Flooding13 votes
Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, Select1 vote
Economic Development16 votes
Education K-1648 votes
Elections23 votes
Energy Resources18 votes
Environmental Regulation22 votes
Family and Fiduciary Relationships41 votes
Finance4 votes
Government Efficiency66 votes
Health and Human Services57 votes
Higher Education47 votes
Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs54 votes
Human Services54 votes
Insurance37 votes
Intergovernmental Affairs38 votes
International Relations1 vote
Juvenile Justice11 votes
Land and Resource Management20 votes
Licensing and Administrative Procedures37 votes
Local Government52 votes
Natural Resources57 votes
Pensions, Investments and Financial Services42 votes