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

Number of Bills: 85

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (82) :
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
10/25/2024 H Placed on Major State Calendar
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Relating to protection of employers from liability and certain other penalties in connection with the provision of employee benefits.
Author:
Goodwin | Guerra | Jetton | Troxclair
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
Author:
Goodwin | Plesa
Last Action:
11/06/2023 H Reported engrossed: Nov 6 2023 7:47AM
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Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to food labeling by a cottage food production operation.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.
Author:
Goodwin
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt and enforce a wildland-urban interface code.
Author:
Goodwin
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to displaying a firearm at or near a public demonstration; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the offense of unlawful transfer of handguns and other firearms and to the duties of certain entities with respect to handgun licenses that are active, suspended, or revoked; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate; imposing a tax.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with private firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.
Author:
Goodwin | González, Jessica
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Elections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the licensing and regulation of dog and cat breeders; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to a requirement to report certain multiple semiautomatic rifle sales and other transfers to the county sheriff.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to a required waiting period for firearm sales; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to a refundable adoption fee for the sterilization of dogs and cats; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the criminal offense of carrying a handgun while intoxicated.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to a requirement to report certain semiautomatic rifle sales and other transfers to the county sheriff.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to a health facility's removal of medical equipment from a deceased individual's body before transfer to a funeral director; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to regulation of residential wind power facilities by property owners' associations.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to funding for small and mid-sized open-enrollment charter schools.
Author:
Goodwin
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02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the requirements for a request for the revision of a charter for an open-enrollment charter school.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Redistricting: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide child-care services.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
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Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain county jailers and law enforcement telecommunicators.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
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Relating to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
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Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms other than handguns to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/01/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
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Relating to a required notice for certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
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Relating to the frequency with which the comptroller is required to conduct the school district property value study and the ratio study of an appraisal district.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
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Relating to authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
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Relating to the training of and the provision of acupuncture services by an acudetox specialist.
Author:
Goodwin | Plesa
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
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Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.
Author:
Goodwin
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03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to campaign contribution limits for certain offices.
Author:
Goodwin
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03/03/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to electronic voter registration.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the recusal of a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas in certain matters.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the right to assistive reproductive technology treatments and procedures, including in vitro fertilization.
Author:
Goodwin
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03/07/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
Author:
Goodwin
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03/07/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to establishing a panel to study the regulation of law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies.
Author:
Goodwin | Troxclair
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the designation of highway safety corridors; increasing a fine.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
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Relating to the minimum wage.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
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Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple semiautomatic rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
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Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms other than handguns to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/08/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 8 2023 12:09PM
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Relating to the development of a model policy by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System for the enforcement and implementation of state laws regarding certain persons prohibited by law from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
04/03/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to information reported through the Public Education Information Management System and to parents regarding disciplinary measures used by a public school.
Author:
Goodwin | Thompson, Senfronia | Sherman, Sr. | Raymond | Leach
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
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Relating to the notice given to certain victims of family violence.
Author:
Goodwin | Flores | Bucy | Talarico | Cole
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Elections: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
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Relating to the use of preferential voting in an election of officers of a municipality.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
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Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities in determining eligibility for special education services in public schools.
Author:
Goodwin
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03/14/2023 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
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Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
Author:
Goodwin | Raymond
Last Action:
03/27/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to notice by an appraisal district to an owner of residential property of the owner's potential eligibility for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property and the manner in which certain owners may apply for the exemption.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to the distribution to school districts of certain excess funds appropriated for the Foundation School Program.
Author:
Goodwin
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03/16/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.
Author:
Goodwin
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03/16/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a study on the feasibility of providing annual adjustments and an optional cash balance benefit under the system.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to the equitable distribution of involuntary load shedding events.
Author:
Goodwin | Walle
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Author:
Goodwin | Walle
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to the extension of the deadline for plugging certain inactive wells under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to a study and report on transitioning to underground power lines.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to municipally owned utility reports on infrastructure improvement and maintenance.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to the auditing of an electric cooperative or municipally owned electric utility by an independent third party auditor after a power outage.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
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Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to law enforcement radio interoperability and training.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/24/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to falsely representing that an animal is a service animal.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
10/28/2024 H Reported enrolled: Oct 28 2024 12:00AM
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Testing for BSL.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Redistricting: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
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Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Natural Resources: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
Caption:
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean and healthy environment.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
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Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
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Expressing solidarity with the freedom movement in Iran.
Author:
Goodwin
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2023 1:46PM
Caption:
In memory of Natalia Monet Cox of Melissa.
Joint Author (3) :
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:
Plesa | Goodwin
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption:
Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.
Author:
Flores | Walle | Ordaz | Goodwin | Meza
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to International Relations & Economic Development: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption:
Relating to certain heat safety protections; providing administrative and civil penalties.
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