Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Ron Reynolds
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 4/28/2025

Number of Bills: 98

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (78) :
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Reynolds | Jones, Venton
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the minimum wage.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of an assault weapon to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Reynolds | Jones, Venton
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Caption:
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a bill of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
Author:
Reynolds | Jones, Venton
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to allowing straight-party voting.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Author:
Reynolds | Jones, Venton
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the reentry and reintegration programs provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the acceptance of identification for voters who identify as transgender.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the election of trustees of certain school districts.
Author:
Reynolds | Lalani
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.
Author:
Reynolds | Plesa
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to criminal history record information checks for applicants for employment and employees of group homes; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to failure to report assault, neglect, or omission of care in certain group homes; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to building codes applicable in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the residential and commercial building codes of municipalities.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on a roadway laned for traffic.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring notice regarding the potential eligibility to vote of certain persons convicted of a felony.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the funding of multimodal transportation projects; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful transfer of a semiautomatic rifle.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to minimum compensation for inmates participating in certain work programs.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the offense of providing or requesting or allowing another to provide a breath specimen for an ignition interlock device; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to peace officers and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the imposition of a supplemental court security fee on conviction of certain criminal offenses.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for the enhancement and maintenance of public parks.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the seizure of firearms during the emergency detention of certain persons who may have a mental illness.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for certain facilities located in a nonattainment area.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to creating the criminal offense of making a firearm accessible to a detained person.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to removal of certain eviction case information from credit reports.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the delegation of authority to issue permits for nuclear power reactor operators from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of an economic opportunity grant program by the comptroller of public accounts.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of boarding home facilities.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to procedures applicable to the emergency detention of a person with mental illness at a mental health facility, including the detention, transportation, and transfer of the person and to certain best practices for courts with jurisdiction over emergency mental health matters.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to citations and arrests for criminal offenses and pretrial detention and release.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to jury instructions regarding parole eligibility, to certain conditions of bail and community supervision, and to the early termination of community supervision and the dismissal and discharge of deferred adjudication community supervision.
Author:
Reynolds | Rosenthal
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to bullying, cyberbullying, and identity-based bullying in public schools.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to eligible central municipalities for purposes of municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 29 2023 12:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the service area of the Houston Community College System District.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/01/2025 H Placed on Local, Consent, and Res. Calendar
Caption:
Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study the legacy of convict leasing in Texas.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
01/17/2025 S House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption:
Urging Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Urging Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Urging Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Urging Congress to pass House Resolution 61, the Leading Against White Supremacy Act of 2023.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Urging Congress to pass H.R. 40 to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
01/24/2023 H Reported enrolled: Jan 24 2023 7:47PM
Caption:
Recognizing January 24, 2023, as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
02/08/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 8 2023 7:33AM
Caption:
Recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month.
Author:
Reynolds | Lalani | Gates | Jetton | Kitzman
Last Action:
02/22/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 22 2023 1:01PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 23, 2023, as Fort Bend County Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds | Wu | Jetton | Bhojani | Lalani
Last Action:
02/21/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 21 2023 5:22PM
Caption:
Recognizing February 21, 2023, as Bangladesh Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 2023 as National Women's History Month.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:37PM
Caption:
Recognizing April 2023 as Autism Awareness Month.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 15, 2023, as Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 30, 2023, as Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce Black Business Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 8:38AM
Caption:
Recognizing March 29, 2023, as Texas Black Nurses Day.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Caption:
Recognizing April 4, 2023, as 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Caption:
Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Texas NAACP Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Reynolds
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Caption:
Recognizing April 4, 2023, as Urban League Day at the State Capitol.
Joint Author (20) :
Author:
Johnson, Ann | Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds | Hernandez | Schofield
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action:
09/20/2023 S Scheduled for conference committee meeting
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for concrete plants located in certain areas. test caption update.
Author:
Swanson | Reynolds
Last Action:
04/11/2023 H Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Caption:
Relating to the maintenance of records and charging of fees by a notary public; increasing the amount of certain fees.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the duty of a peace officer to request and render aid for an injured person.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
Author:
Wu | Moody | Reynolds | Bhojani
Last Action:
10/02/2024 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
Author:
Bowers | Reynolds | Sherman, Sr. | Buckley
Last Action:
08/12/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
Author:
Walle | Reynolds
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to the deadline to request a contested case hearing on an authorization to use a standard permit for a concrete plant.
Author:
Walle | Reynolds
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to a motion to overturn an executive director decision on an authorization to use a standard permit for certain concrete plants.
Author:
Walle | Reynolds
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to required provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors.
Author:
González, Jessica | Anchía | Martinez Fischer | Reynolds | Neave Criado
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
Author:
Rosenthal | Reynolds | Wu | Ramos | Meza
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption:
Relating to contracting with companies that boycott or discriminate against certain entities.
Author:
Plesa | Reynolds | Garcia
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to expanding the number of dispensing organization license holders under the Texas Compassionate-Use Program.
Author:
Walle | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the persons entitled to request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds | Allen
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for concrete plants located in certain areas.
Author:
Manuel | Reynolds | Rose | González, Jessica | Longoria
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to inquiries about and the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
Author:
Allen | Wu | Thompson, Senfronia | Reynolds | Bailes
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to public school system accountability.
Author:
Lalani | Reynolds | Meza | Bhojani
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2023 3:06PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.
Author:
Lalani | Reynolds | Bhojani
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2023 6:47PM
Caption:
Recognizing March 23, 2023, as Pakistan Day at the State Capitol.
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