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

Number of Bills: 73

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (61) :
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
07/19/2024 H Reported engrossed: Jul 19 2024 7:47AM
Caption:
Relating to the Texas Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission.
Author:
Talarico | Frank | Burrows | Rose | Ashby
Last Action:
06/19/2024 H Reported engrossed: Jun 19 2024 1:22PM
Caption:
Relating to wholesale importation of prescription drugs for resale to Texas residents.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to the membership of a public school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team and committee and the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
07/26/2023 H S. refuses to adopt conf comm rept.-reported
Caption:
Relating to county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to establishing an Office of Early Childhood to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
08/08/2024 H Corrected com rept filed w/ Comte Coordinator
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of kennels; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Talarico
Sponsor:
Menéndez
Last Action:
05/05/2023 H Senate Amendments distributed: May 5 2023 9:00AM
Caption:
Relating to free tuition for youth in foster care.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to employment leave for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Author:
Talarico | Oliverson | Howard | Leo-Wilson
Last Action:
02/04/2025 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption:
Relating to county and municipal authority regarding certain medical and health care billing by ambulance service providers.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to the confidentiality of juvenile justice information.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption:
Relating to the repeal of laws prohibiting abortion.
Author:
Talarico | Lujan | Raney | Cook
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H No action taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
Author:
Talarico | Meza | Bernal | Hinojosa | Allen
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
08/15/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the Texas A&M Forest Service to identify urban areas with a canopy coverage disparity and plant trees in those areas.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
Caption:
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of cannabis establishments; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to requiring school districts to make available certain school safety training courses to employees of child-care facilities and certain organizations providing out-of-school-time care.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
Caption:
Relating to the administration and conduct of elections.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to informed consent obtained before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended when employees are not present; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the implementation of student and family engagement plans by school districts.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the addition of a service readiness component to the college, career, or military readiness outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to requiring public junior colleges to award course credit to students who hold a Child Development Associate credential.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to allowing the board of trustees of certain school districts to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Redistricting: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of judicial districts, state legislative districts, State Board of Education districts, and congressional districts.
Author:
Talarico | Howard | Ordaz | Rose | Bernal
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to family and medical leave.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
Caption:
Relating to the availability of the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Grant Program for certain students at two-year public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Talarico | Oliverson | Leo-Wilson | Howard
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of opioid antagonists on public and private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to written notification provided by drug manufacturers regarding the cause of generic insulin prescription drug unavailability.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment and the creation of a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the use of prescription glucagon medication on public and private school campuses.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to notice regarding nonemergency ambulance and certain nonemergency health care coverage in health benefit plans.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to guidelines for prescribing opioid antagonists at chemical dependency facilities.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Health Care Reform, Select: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to establishing the Texas Care Plan Medicaid buy-in program to provide health benefit plan coverage to certain persons in this state.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to repealing certain restrictions and prohibitions regarding labor unions.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to the right of a residential tenant to summon police or emergency assistance.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Relating to requiring the disclosure of taxes and fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Talarico | Button
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption:
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
Author:
Talarico | Buckley | Allison | Thompson, Senfronia
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to a suit for dissolution of marriage and associated suit affecting the parent-child relationship when a party is pregnant.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
Caption:
Relating to creating a fine arts allotment under the public school finance system.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to class size limits for certain grade levels in public schools.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to a one-year moratorium on the collection of tolls.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Appropriations: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to establishing an account to create a program to pay off certain outstanding debts attributed to medical expenses; making an appropriation.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to a one-year moratorium on the collection of registration and inspection fees for certain motor vehicles.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to certain public school instructional requirements and prohibitions.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to the dissolution of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the creation of the Office of Youth Safety and Rehabilitation.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to a temporary exemption from sales and use taxes for household goods.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to driver's license office appointments.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to prekindergarten programs provided by public schools, including through partnerships with certain community-based child-care providers.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to governmental health benefit plan coverage for opioid antagonists and associated devices.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to the provision of opioid antagonists to clients on discharge from a chemical dependency treatment facility.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
Caption:
Relating to the use of the money in the Opioid Abatement Account.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
07/26/2024 H House appoints conferees
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the legislature's ability to pass laws prohibiting access to abortion care.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property used to operate a child-care facility.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property used to operate a child-care facility.
Author:
Talarico
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2023 2:49PM
Caption:
Commemorating Library Day in the State of Texas.
Joint Author (12) :
Author:
Oliverson | Howard | Talarico | Cole | Leo-Wilson
Last Action:
06/22/2023 H Placed on Major State Calendar
Caption:
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
Author:
Cole | Goodwin | Flores | Howard | Talarico
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
Author:
Morales Shaw | Raney | Talarico | Johnson, Julie | VanDeaver
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the designation of liaison officers to assist certain students at public institutions of higher education who are parents.
Author:
Lujan | Talarico
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the measures to encourage eligible students to claim certain tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for students who are or have been in foster or other residential care.
Author:
Plesa | Lujan | Ramos | Talarico | Lalani
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption:
Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain judges and attorneys.
Author:
Oliverson | Howard | Jones, Venton | Talarico
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Caption:
Relating to a statewide standing order prescribing opioid antagonists.
Author:
Leo-Wilson | Oliverson | Talarico | Howard
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.
Author:
Button | Murr | Talarico | Raney | Morales Shaw
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
Caption:
Relating to strategies to increase the availability of child-care and prekindergarten programs.
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:
Sherman, Sr. | Talarico | Bhojani | Buckley | VanDeaver
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to allowing the board of trustees of certain school districts to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.
Author:
Goodwin | Flores | Bucy | Talarico | Cole
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption:
Relating to the use of preferential voting in an election of officers of a municipality.
Author:
Wu | González, Mary | Talarico | Johnson, Julie
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption:
Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care.
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