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

Number of Bills: 84

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (63) :
Author:
Goldman | Thimesch | Harless | Cook
Last Action:
06/01/2024 S Received from the House
Caption:
Relating to the criminal penalties for specific controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Goldman | Metcalf
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
Author:
Goldman | Burrows | Moody | Canales | Metcalf
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to increasing the punishment of conduct constituting the offense of illegal voting.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Author:
Goldman | Metcalf | Burrows | Hunter
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the possession and consumption of wine on the premises of a mixed beverage permittee.
Author:
Goldman | Turner | Sherman, Sr.
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of temporary tags and license plates by a motor vehicle dealer.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Relating to the examination fee imposed by the attorney general for the examination of a record of proceedings for the issuance of public securities and the uses of revenue from that fee; increasing a fee.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
07/19/2024 H Reported engrossed: Jul 19 2024 9:00AM
Caption:
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of State-Federal Relations.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus by certain charter holders and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to an exception to the renewal requirement for agricultural and timber tax exemption registration numbers issued to or held by persons who are at least 65 years of age.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the criminal penalties for certain controlled substance offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the enforcement of county traffic rules in certain private subdivisions.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to purposes for which certificates of obligation may be authorized.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to issue certificates of obligation.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Benbrook Water Authority to issue bonds.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the operation of certain infrastructure during a weather emergency; authorizing administrative penalties.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to standards to qualify as a licensed specialist in school psychology.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; expanding authority to adopt fees.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of water well drillers and water well pump installers.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the procedure for maintaining the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of registration and other regulatory provisions applicable to code enforcement officers and sanitarians.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the criminal penalty for the offense of the unauthorized reproduction, purchase, use, or sale of a temporary tag.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the use or sale of a product for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions or conserving natural resources.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the liability of county tax assessor-collectors for certain acts of deputies.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the titling and registration of motor vehicles by motor vehicle dealers.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to information on the transfer of license plates included in an application for title and registration of a motor vehicle.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to water control and improvement district customers of certain electric cooperatives.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to population criteria for media production development zone recognition.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the manufacture of wine by the holder of a winery permit.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to prohibited relationships between holders of certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to purposes for which certificates of obligation or tax anticipation notes may be authorized.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the amendment of a certificate of convenience and necessity to provide electricity service to certain water control and improvement districts.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to regulation of residential service contract providers, sellers, and administrators.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of auctioneers at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the administration of court-ordered programs regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the promotion of the film and television production industry in this state.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the definition of subdivision golf course for purposes of certain municipal platting requirements.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to certain eligibility requirements for a grant under the moving image industry incentive program.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the commissioner of the General Land Office for a wind power facility on coastal public land; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Texas Energy Reliability Council.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the consideration of water markets in the regional water planning process.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the duties of law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, and the Department of Public Safety following the performance of certain DNA profile comparisons.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the review of school districts by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the authority of an independent organization certified to manage a power region to amend bylaws and certificates of formation.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
05/30/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: May 30 2023 8:29AM
Caption:
Relating to the powers, duties, operation, administration, and board of directors of the Karis Municipal Management District of Tarrant County; providing authority to impose assessments.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
10/30/2024 S House appoints conferees-reported
Caption:
test-Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Author:
Goldman
Sponsor:
Whitmire
Last Action:
03/12/2025 S Referred to Education
Caption:
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, and ending on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 8:33PM
Caption:
Recognizing Texas Energy Day at the State Capitol on March 7, 2023.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:37AM
Caption:
Congratulating the Paschal High School cheerleading team on winning the 6A Division II title at the 2023 UIL Spirit State Championships.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:38AM
Caption:
Congratulating Aubrey Kistler of Southwest High School in Fort Worth on being named the 2022-2023 Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:50AM
Caption:
Congratulating Mario Flores of Benbrook Middle-High School on his selection as the 2022-2023 Academic Chair for Teaching Excellence in Health and Physical Education by Fort Worth ISD.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/17/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 17 2023 9:51AM
Caption:
Congratulating Joshua G. Torres of McLean Middle School on being named the Fort Worth Independent School District 2022-2023 Chase Chair for Teaching Excellence in Secondary English.
Author:
Goldman
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 23 2023 1:34PM
Caption:
Commending Representative Charlie Geren for his exceptional service to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
Joint Author (21) :
Author:
González, Mary | Goldman | Cook
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to crime victims' compensation.
Author:
Capriglione | Harless | Frank | Goldman
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the definition of state-mandated health benefits for the purposes of consumer choice of benefits plans.
Author:
Schaefer | Bell, Keith | Goldman
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of electricians, including the requirements to obtain a residential wireman license.
Author:
Bell, Keith | Holland | Goldman | Canales | Clardy
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Clardy | Holland | Canales | Goldman | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of willed body programs to the Texas Funeral Service Commission, the regulation of willed body programs, non-transplant anatomical donation organizations, and anatomical facilities, and the creation of the State Anatomical Advisory Committee; requiring registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Clardy | Holland | Canales | Goldman | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
Author:
Clardy | Holland | Canales | Goldman | Bell, Keith
Last Action:
09/05/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.
Author:
Cook | Capriglione | Murr | Goldman
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to the eligibility of a child for a determinate sentence for engaging in delinquent conduct that constitutes certain organized criminal activity.
Author:
Schaefer | Bell, Keith | Goldman
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contracting, including eligibility for an air conditioning and refrigeration technician registration or certification.
Author:
Cook | Smith | Murr | Goldman
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the admissibility of evidence of certain extraneous offenses or acts in the prosecution of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault or an attempt or conspiracy to commit sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.
Author:
Burrows | Meyer | Goldman | King, Ken | Raymond
Last Action:
08/23/2024 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation.
Author:
Button | Shaheen | Goldman | Cole | Orr
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the practice of public accountancy.
Author:
Cook | Murr | Slawson | Smith | Goldman
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of indecent exposure; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Cook | Goldman | Murr | Capriglione
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to jury instructions regarding a conspiracy in certain criminal cases.
Author:
Metcalf | Goldman
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation; making conforming changes.
Author:
Cook | Murr | Goldman | Capriglione | Noble
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the punishment for the offense of promotion of prostitution.
Author:
Cook | Goldman | Capriglione | Schatzline
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the criminal district courts, statutory county courts, and criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.
Author:
Cook | Goldman | Capriglione | Schatzline
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to court administration for cases referred to criminal law magistrates in Tarrant County.
Author:
Cook | Smith | Goldman | Capriglione
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the offense of murder committed by the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances.
Author:
Leach | Hull | Oliverson | Goldman | Walle
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
Author:
Meyer | Goldman | Button | Patterson
Last Action:
03/10/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 10 2023 12:27PM
Caption:
In memory of Robert Lynn "Skip" Trimble of Dallas.
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