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

Number of Bills: 109

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (79) :
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the reestablishment of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the defense of this state or a state agency in actions challenging the constitutionality of a state statute.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the reestablishment of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the establishment of parentage and the duty to pay child support.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the penalty for the offense of illegal voting; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
05/31/2024 H Placed on Major State Calendar
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Relating to the extent of a defendant's criminal responsibility for the conduct of a coconspirator in a capital murder case and the review of certain convictions by the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
07/31/2024 H Placed on Major State Calendar
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Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the rights of victims, guardians of victims, and close relatives of deceased victims in the criminal justice system.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks for resident first responders, military service members, and veterans.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
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Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to increasing the minimum term of imprisonment and changing the eligibility for community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole for persons convicted of intoxication manslaughter.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to allowing certain inmates to apply for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be provided at the time of discharge or release.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the use of a high occupancy vehicle lane by an operator of a motor vehicle who is pregnant.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to civil actions or arbitrations involving transportation network companies.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to the use of a facsimile signature on certain public securities and related certificates.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
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Relating to the disposition of money from certain attorney accounts delivered to the comptroller as unclaimed property.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the exclusion of certain witnesses during a criminal proceeding.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
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Relating to a one-time supplemental payment of benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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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.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
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Relating to construction contract trust funds.
Author:
Leach
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03/08/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
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Relating to the withdrawal of a candidate in a runoff primary election.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to reimbursement for jury service.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to the exemption from jury service for persons over a certain age.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
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Relating to residential construction liability.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
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Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to the award of compensatory damages caused by certain delays under governmental construction contracts.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to judicial review of certain local laws applicable to state license holders.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
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Relating to the sale of unplatted lots in certain subdivisions of land.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to court deposition and transcription services and fees and to court reporters and certified court interpreters; establishing a civil penalty.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to court administration, including the knowledge, efficiency, training, and transparency requirements for candidates for or holders of judicial offices.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the billing loss in local revenue.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to voidable provisions contained in certain construction contracts.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the age at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over a child.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to the compensation of a district judge and the associated retirement benefits of certain other elected state officials.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to the automatic stay of proceedings pending an interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to liability of professional entities performing construction monitoring and inspection services for the Texas Department of Transportation.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to emergency intervention proceedings concerning a decedent's estate.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to occupational licensing of inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to the dormancy of certain judgments.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to the exemption of certain personal property from garnishment, attachment, execution, or other seizure.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to the collection of certain judgments.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to the members of the Court Reporters Certification Advisory Board.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine requirements and vaccination status discrimination.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to insurer restrictions and duties regarding repair of a motor vehicle covered under an insurance policy.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to the authority of the broadband development office to award grants for certain facilities.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to the exemption of certain personal property from garnishment, attachment, execution, or other seizure by creditors.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to required health benefit plan coverage for gender transition adverse effects and reversals.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to an application for emergency detention and procedures regarding court-ordered mental health services.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
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Relating to the use of hypnotically induced statements in a criminal trial.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
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Relating to the disclosure of certain documentation and records concerning victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to prohibiting the denial of public benefits for certain students enrolled in a private school operated by a religious organization or providing religious instruction.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to nonsubstantive additions to, revisions of, and corrections in enacted codes and to the nonsubstantive codification or disposition of various laws omitted from enacted codes.
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:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to certain suits for personal injury that arise as a bill of conduct that violates certain Penal Code provisions concerning sexual offenses against a child but that are filed against certain persons who did not commit the conduct that violated those Penal Code provisions.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to the manner in which certain criminal proceedings are conducted.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to gender modification procedures and treatments for certain minors; providing a civil penalty.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to financial responsibilities and requirements of community supervision and corrections departments and certain judges.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to increasing the maximum amount of a homestead exemption granted to disabled veterans
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to the services provided under the alternatives to abortion program.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
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Relating to transactions involving dealer agreements under the Fair Practices of Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers, and Dealers Act
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
10/28/2024 H Reported enrolled: Oct 28 2024 12:00AM
Caption:
Testing for BSL.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
10/25/2024 H Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2023 2:28PM
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Congratulating former State Representative Jerry A. Madden on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 1 2023 2:32PM
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Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the City of Plano.
Author:
Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 29 2023 3:35PM
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Recognizing March 28 and 29, 2023, as Collin County Days at the State Capitol.
Joint Author (30) :
Author:
Moody | Thompson, Senfronia | Johnson, Ann | Leach | Cook
Last Action:
10/02/2024 H Committee report distributed: Oct 2 2024 9:00AM
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Relating to the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, certain juvenile court proceedings, and planning and funding for services for children in the juvenile justice system.
Author:
Cook | Moody | Leach | Metcalf | Burrows
Last Action:
08/02/2024 H Placed on Emergency Calendar
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Relating to the official misconduct and removal of district attorneys and county attorneys.
Author:
Murr | Leach | Landgraf
Last Action:
10/21/2024 H Point of order sustained
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Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
Author:
Johnson, Julie | Morales, Christina | Rogers | Leach | Cook
Last Action:
04/01/2025 H Point of order sustained
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Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of indecent assault; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Moody | Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Buckley | Cook
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates convicted of an offense committed when younger than 18 years of age; changing parole eligibility.
Author:
Howard | Button | Neave Criado | Thierry | Leach
Last Action:
07/19/2024 H Reported engrossed: Jul 19 2024 9:00AM
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Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain family care items.
Author:
González, Jessica | Smith | Moody | Leach | Bowers
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
Author:
Thompson, Senfronia | Leach | Cook
Last Action:
06/22/2023 H Placed on Major State Calendar
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Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Author:
Craddick | Rose | Leach | Frank | Davis
Sponsor:
Flores
Last Action:
07/19/2024 H Reported engrossed: Jul 19 2024 9:00AM
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Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Author:
Rose | Thompson, Senfronia | Hernandez | Leach
Last Action:
07/19/2024 H Reported engrossed: Jul 19 2024 9:00AM
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Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with severe mental illness.
Author:
Ordaz | Leach | Moody
Last Action:
06/22/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council.
Author:
Patterson | Thierry | Leach
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
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Relating to the definition of trafficking for purposes of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Author:
Slawson | Leach | Shaheen | Noble | Troxclair
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to the statute of limitations on a health care liability claim involving certain gender modification drugs provided to and procedures performed on a minor.
Author:
Cook | Moody | Leach | Rosenthal
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to consideration of criminal history of applicants for public employment.
Author:
Cain | Moody | Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Patterson
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to pedestrian use of a sidewalk.
Author:
Sherman, Sr. | Allen | Bonnen | Leach
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to air conditioning requirements at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Author:
Ramos | Plesa | Johnson, Julie | Flores | Leach
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
Author:
Cain | Leach | Murr | Vasut | Slawson
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the interpretation of certain laws protecting the free exercise of religion.
Author:
Noble | Leach
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a civil asset forfeiture proceeding.
Author:
Bhojani | Cain | Moody | Talarico | Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
Author:
Goodwin | Thompson, Senfronia | Sherman, Sr. | Raymond | Leach
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence.
Author:
Noble | Holland | Shaheen | Leach | Thimesch
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
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Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing.
Author:
Noble | Shaheen | Holland | Leach | Thimesch
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing.
Author:
Hull | Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to judicial training requirements regarding family violence.
Author:
Plesa | Leach | Landgraf | Thierry
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
Author:
Flores | Bumgarner | Plesa | Leach | Anderson
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Author:
Cook | Leach | Price | Smith
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to the adoption by the Supreme Court of Texas of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.
Author:
Morales, Christina | Darby | Leach | Bowers
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims.
Author:
Cain | Vasut | Leach | Harris, Cody | Burrows
Last Action:
01/21/2025 S House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
Caption:
Honoring the Houston Astros for winning the World Series.
Author:
Leo-Wilson | Dutton | Leach | Sherman, Sr. | Harris, Caroline
Last Action:
02/01/2025 H Placed on Local, Consent, and Res. Calendar
Caption:
Testing HMSG import for L & C calendar.
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