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Josey Garcia

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Overview

Josey Garcia is an American politician serving in the Texas House of Representatives, representing Texas's 124th House of Representatives district since 2023.

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How to reach them
Source: Open States

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

77 bills

Became law

3 became law. Another 14 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1965: Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4333: Relating to the extension of a family violence pretrial diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2248: Relating to designating September 30 as Vanessa Guillén Day.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5639: Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3359: Relating to identifying an individual with veteran's status and providing notice to the Texas Veterans Commission.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4972: Relating to a study on mental health services provided to veterans through the Texas Veterans Commission.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3220: Relating to an assessment on the use of surplus government property to provide housing to homeless veterans.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 1, 2023HB 3189: Relating to information provided to an individual identified as a potential relative or designated caregiver of a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2023HB 2979: Relating to an indication on a voter's voter registration certificate that a voter is a veteran.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2023HB 2898: Relating to the definition of preventable death of a child.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2023HB 2822: Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 22, 2023HB 2668: Relating to the rights of victims of sexual assault and to certain procedures and reimbursements occurring with respect to a sexual assault or other sex offense.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2023HB 2541: Relating to policies and procedures regarding children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a residential treatment center or program.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023HB 2476: Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023HB 2481: Relating to a counseling and crisis management program for relative or other designated caregivers and children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 12, 2023HB 1289: Relating to a training program for persons investigating suspected child abuse or neglect.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 11, 2023HB 1282: Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5642: Relating to the disclosure of information regarding a transfer on death deed in certain residential real property transactions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5628: Relating to the best interest of the child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5452: Relating to the establishment of a crisis nursery facility pilot program by the Health and Human Services Commission.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5440: Relating to the moving image industry incentive program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5638: Relating to establishing a pilot program to hire assistant veterans county service officers in certain counties.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5636: Relating to the reporting of information regarding high school performance acknowledgments earned by public school students.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5637: Relating to the provision of family protection services by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5626: Relating to the right of an employee to unpaid leave to donate an organ or bone marrow or to receive an organ or bone marrow transplant.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5618: Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay the expenses of or provide paid leave to an employee who donates an organ.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5641: Relating to a grant program for nonprofit children's theatres to increase the accessibility of their facilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4896: Relating to rules and reports related to brackish groundwater production zones.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 5063: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for former foster children with intellectual disabilities to attend comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs at a public institution of higher education.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4458: Relating to a pilot program to assist service members and veterans in achieving self-reliance after separation from the military.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4452: Relating to the protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2025HB 3633: Relating to the retention of certain public school student records related to special education.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2025HB 3523: Relating to the registration of military family members at a polling place and related procedures.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2025HB 2871: Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025HB 2754: Relating to a pilot program awarding grants for the provision of personalized treatment protocols for homeless veterans diagnosed with substance use disorders.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025HB 2426: Relating to an assessment on the use of surplus government property to provide housing to homeless veterans.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2025HB 2362: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for educational materials purchased by a teacher.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 31, 2025HB 2314: Relating to an exception for certain school districts to the requirement that an armed security officer be present at a public school campus.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 31, 2025HB 2315: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 151 in Bexar County as the Willie Henry Pryor Sr. Memorial Bridge.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025HB 2247: Relating to the creation of a specialty court for individuals who commit family violence; imposing fees for participation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1966: Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1963: Relating to policies and procedures for addressing dating violence in public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1967: Relating to a plan by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to modernize post-adjudication secure correctional facilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 9, 2025HB 1800: Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 23, 2024HB 1706: Relating to additional requirements for individualized education programs developed for children with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 12, 2024HB 1608: Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 18, 2024HB 1389: Relating to a grant program for junior reserve officers' training corps programs to provide military funeral honors for veterans.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 1334: Relating to the payment of a fee for the administration of a special education or bilingual education certificate examination.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 1332: Relating to school district policies on dating violence.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5044: Relating to communicating the foster children's bill of rights to a child and a process for reporting violations to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5192: Relating to the accreditation of private or independent institutions of higher education.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5045: Relating to the creation of a task force to study access to telephone and Internet service among homeless veterans.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5041: Relating to the appointment of an attorney pro tem for certain criminal proceedings.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4982: Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4962: Relating to the eligibility of a defendant to participate in a veterans treatment court program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4945: Relating to establishing a grant program for junior reserve officer training programs to provide military funeral honors for veterans.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5043: Relating to expedited forcible detainer suits to evict certain occupants of a dwelling.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5040: Relating to requiring training in cultural competence for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4423: Relating to the establishment of the Psilocybin Research Advisory Council.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4357: Relating to the persons who must be physically present for certain remote meetings under the open meetings law.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4428: Relating to the scheduling of certain controlled substances in response to certain actions by the United States Food and Drug Administration with respect to those substances.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4490: Relating to educational benefits for eligible persons attending a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4594: Relating to a study regarding the needs of military bases located in the state and programs of study offered at school districts and institutions of higher education to prepare students for employment on a military base.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4179: Relating to assertion of immunity and application of certain laws in certain actions brought against peace officers.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4186: Relating to the provision of affordable housing by certain housing authorities for youth aging out of foster care.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3788: Relating to school district policies on dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment; providing an administrative penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3704: Relating to notification requirements for deaths caused by peace officers.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3375: Relating to access to communication services for inmates and state jail defendants.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3376: Relating to psychological and physical examinations required to obtain a license issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3221: Relating to certain information regarding disciplinary actions by the Texas Board of Nursing.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3233: Relating to additional requirements for individualized education programs developed for children with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3298: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for educational materials purchased by a teacher.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2023HB 2861: Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 22, 2023HB 2601: Relating to the criminal penalties for possession of marihuana.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2228: Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 10, 2023HB 2147: Relating to the payment of a fee for the administration of a bilingual education certificate examination.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 27, 2023HB 1774: Relating to a plan by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to modernize juvenile detention facilities.
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

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

1,647 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 89 of 1,647 votes (5%). Some of these may be excused absences, approved by the House ahead of time. The vote records we use don't say which.

By topic
Academic and Career-Oriented Education6 votes
    Agriculture and Livestock21 votes
      Appropriations6 votes
        Border Security4 votes
          Business and Commerce75 votes
            Congressional Redistricting, Select1 vote
              Corrections19 votes
                County and Regional Government34 votes
                  Courts and Civil Law (Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence)69 votes
                    Courts and Civil Law (Jurisprudence)16 votes
                      Criminal Justice71 votes
                        Criminal Law (Criminal Jurisprudence)54 votes
                          Culture, Recreation and Tourism20 votes
                            Defense and Veterans' Affairs16 votes
                              Dis Prev and Women's and Children's Health16 votes
                                Disaster Preparedness and Flooding5 votes
                                  Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, Select1 vote
                                    Economic Development15 votes
                                      Education K-1654 votes
                                        Elections20 votes
                                          Energy Resources16 votes
                                            Environmental Regulation20 votes
                                              Family and Fiduciary Relationships39 votes
                                                Finance4 votes
                                                  Government Efficiency62 votes
                                                    Health and Human Services55 votes
                                                      Higher Education47 votes
                                                        Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs48 votes
                                                          Human Services54 votes
                                                            Insurance33 votes
                                                              Intergovernmental Affairs32 votes
                                                                International Relations1 vote
                                                                  Juvenile Justice11 votes
                                                                    Land and Resource Management18 votes
                                                                      Licensing and Administrative Procedures34 votes
                                                                        Local Government51 votes
                                                                          Natural Resources54 votes
                                                                            Pensions, Investments and Financial Services40 votes
                                                                              Property Tax Appraisals12 votes
                                                                                Public Education52 votes
                                                                                  Public Health68 votes
                                                                                    State Affairs128 votes
                                                                                      State-Federal Relations1 vote
                                                                                        Taxes (Ways and Means)79 votes
                                                                                          Trade, Workforce and Economic Development37 votes
                                                                                            Transportation60 votes
                                                                                              Transportation Funding8 votes
                                                                                                Veterans' Affairs9 votes
                                                                                                  Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs40 votes
                                                                                                    Workforce11 votes

                                                                                                      Source: Open States, Texas Legislature Online. Topics from the state legislature.