Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.
Wrote
94 bills
Became law
20 became law. Another 24 passed the House or Senate but didn't.
Introduced Apr 30, 2025HB 5695: Relating to the creation of the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Became law
Introduced Apr 15, 2025HB 5678: Relating to the creation of the Rivers Market Place Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Became law
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 29: Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Became law
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 5084: Relating to the sale of fireworks on and before the Lunar New Year holiday.
Became law
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 119: Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities; providing a civil penalty.
Became law
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4690: Relating to motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing standards.
Became law
Introduced Feb 25, 2025HB 3350: Relating to vacancies on the board of directors of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
Became law
Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 3092: Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct an electric transmission line.
Became law
Introduced Feb 14, 2025HB 2885: Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to call for a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Became law
Introduced Jan 24, 2025HB 2078: Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.
Became law
Introduced Jan 24, 2025HB 2080: Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Became law
Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 2017: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for certain persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.
Became law
Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1689: Relating to the use of certain groundwater export fees collected by a groundwater conservation district.
Became law
Introduced Dec 16, 2024HB 1633: Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit or permit amendment.
Became law
Introduced Dec 4, 2024HB 1522: Relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law.
Became law
Introduced Apr 19, 2023HB 5388: Relating to the creation of the Martindale Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Caldwell County, Texas; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Became law
Introduced Apr 12, 2023HB 5369: Relating to the creation of the Sandow 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 Apr 11, 2023HB 5368: Relating to the Open R Fresh Water Supply District of Caldwell County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Became law
Introduced Mar 24, 2023HB 5322: Relating to the administration, powers, territory, and financing of the Garfield Municipal Utility District No. 1.
Became law
Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4307: Relating to the creation of the Maxwell 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 Dec 20, 2024HB 1690: Relating to an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of a groundwater conservation district.
Vetoed
Introduced Dec 5, 2024HB 1523: Relating to a temporary prohibition on the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the use of a Class V injection well for certain aquifer storage and recovery projects.
Passed both chambers
Introduced Aug 25, 2025HB 295: 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.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4961: Relating to noneconomic damage liability for a collision with a motorist who failed to establish financial responsibility.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4552: Relating to a prohibition on certain discriminatory activities by governmental entities and vendors of governmental entities; providing for declaratory and injunctive relief and the withholding of certain funds from political subdivisions.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4271: Relating to public meetings held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on requests for authorization to operate a composting facility.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4253: Relating to confirmation of a voter's residence by a voter registrar.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 7, 2025HJR 175: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3368: Relating to the repeal of wheelbase and horsepower restrictions for the state's passenger vehicle fleet.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 24, 2025HB 3227: Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 3099: Relating to adult high school charter program funding.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 19, 2025HB 3045: Relating to a franchise tax exemption for corporations operating a spaceport for certain national defense purposes.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 14, 2025HB 2876: Relating to the amendment of an existing comprehensive development agreement for a portion of State Highway 130 to facilitate nontolled transportation projects.
Passed the House
Introduced Feb 6, 2025HB 2545: Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Training Grant Program.
Passed the House
Introduced Jan 31, 2025HB 2316: Relating to the manner of reporting results in the conduct of elections.
Passed the House
Introduced Jan 14, 2025HB 1832: Relating to the punishment for certain criminal offenses involving illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien; increasing criminal penalties.
Passed the House
Introduced Nov 20, 2024HB 1431: Relating to certain prohibited acts with respect to cell-cultured protein for human consumption.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5052: Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4814: Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4255: Relating to term limits for certain contracts regarding airports and associated air navigation facilities operated by or on behalf of a local government.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3723: Relating to the establishment of the Rural Workforce Training Grant Program.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3352: Relating to the regulation of used and scrap tires by certain counties.
Passed the House
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3324: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.
Passed the House
Introduced Jan 19, 2023HB 1487: Relating to the creation of a rural county law enforcement grant program.
Passed the House
Introduced Aug 22, 2025HB 293: Relating to a prohibition on the acceptance of a political contribution by members of the legislature and certain political committees during a period when a house of the legislature does not have a quorum present.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 18, 2025HB 231: 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.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 15, 2025HJR 7: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 85: Relating to the vote required in an election to approve an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds a taxing unit's voter-approval tax rate; making conforming changes.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 180: Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 15, 2025HJR 8: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 181: Relating to a limit on municipal and county expenditures.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 12, 2025HJR 40: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 7, 2025HJR 35: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum.
Introduced
Introduced Aug 4, 2025HB 259: Relating to the vote required in an election to approve an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds a taxing unit's voter-approval tax rate; making conforming changes.
Introduced
Introduced Jul 30, 2025HB 232: 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.
Introduced
Introduced Jul 17, 2025HB 120: Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.
Introduced
Introduced Jul 14, 2025HB 89: Relating to a limit on municipal and county expenditures.
Introduced
Introduced Apr 23, 2025HB 5687: Relating to certain improvements made and programs developed by the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5243: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 54: Relating to the display of and allowance for non-human behaviors in Texas schools.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4815: Relating to the liability of owners or operators of certain sources or facilities for unauthorized emissions caused by the criminal act of another.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4814: Relating to the display of and allowance for non-human behaviors in Texas schools.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4946: Relating to county zoning authority for certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 4985: Relating to the procedures for a public test of logic and accuracy of a voting system for certain elections.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 5135: Relating to prohibition of discrimination by governmental entities based on immutable characteristics.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 5087: Relating to the regulation of used and scrap tires by certain counties.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 7, 2025HB 4086: Relating to the regulation of composting facilities by certain counties.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3906: Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; creating a criminal offense.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3908: Relating to the violation of the restrictions, bylaws, or rules of a property owners' association.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3821: Relating to the implementation of a veteran discount program for the use of certain toll projects.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 27, 2025HB 3500: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive and pledge for the payment of obligations certain additional tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3422: Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3444: Relating to appointment of the members of the early voting ballot board.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 26, 2025HB 3433: Relating to fees assessed by the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 18, 2025HB 2955: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of candy and soft drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 13, 2025HB 2815: Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 10, 2025HB 2605: Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Introduced
Introduced Feb 5, 2025HB 2499: Relating to placement on the minimum salary schedule for certain public school employees.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 31, 2025HB 2302: Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 24, 2025HB 2077: Relating to persons eligible to appeal the desired future conditions adopted by a groundwater conservation district.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 23, 2025HB 2034: Relating to the issuance of groundwater permits to certain aliens or foreign entities.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 16, 2025HB 1928: Relating to the payment of certain costs associated with certain assignments of a statutory probate court judge.
Introduced
Introduced Jan 8, 2025HB 1789: Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.
Introduced
Introduced Dec 18, 2024HB 1668: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of enticing a child and to the applicability of sex offender registration requirements to that offense.
Introduced
Introduced Dec 11, 2024HB 1589: Relating to requiring voter approval for the construction of a new toll project by a toll project entity.
Introduced
Introduced Dec 4, 2024HB 1521: Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 1335: Relating to underground facility safety.
Introduced
Introduced Oct 10, 2023HB 113: Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
Introduced
Introduced Oct 6, 2023HB 85: Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4495: Relating to the authority of certain counties to order the microchipping of dogs; providing a civil penalty.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4445: Relating to water loss in water delivery systems for certain municipally owned water utilities.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4259: Relating to the members on an early voting ballot board.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3398: Relating to county zoning authority for counties adjacent to populous counties; creating a criminal offense.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3314: Relating to a mitigation program and fees for the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
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
1,791 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.
Attendance
Didn't vote on 91 of 1,791 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 topicAcademic and Career-Oriented Education7 votes
Agriculture and Livestock21 votes
Appropriations7 votes
Border Security4 votes
Business and Commerce82 votes
Congressional Redistricting, Select1 vote
Corrections22 votes
County and Regional Government36 votes
Courts and Civil Law (Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence)76 votes
Courts and Civil Law (Jurisprudence)19 votes
Criminal Justice80 votes
Criminal Law (Criminal Jurisprudence)57 votes
Culture, Recreation and Tourism22 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-1654 votes
Elections23 votes
Energy Resources18 votes
Environmental Regulation22 votes
Family and Fiduciary Relationships40 votes
Finance4 votes
Government Efficiency67 votes
Health and Human Services59 votes
Higher Education50 votes
Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs55 votes
Human Services55 votes
Insurance37 votes
Intergovernmental Affairs39 votes
International Relations1 vote
Juvenile Justice11 votes
Land and Resource Management20 votes
Licensing and Administrative Procedures37 votes
Local Government53 votes
Natural Resources58 votes
Pensions, Investments and Financial Services43 votes