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

Number of Bills: 86

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (69) :
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:
Moody
Last Action:
10/02/2024 H Committee report distributed: Oct 2 2024 9:00AM
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Relating to requiring the report of certain sales of multiple firearms and multiple firearm magazines; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Moody
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08/18/2023 H Senate Amendments Analysis distributed: Aug 18 2023 11:18AM
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Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
10/01/2024 H Placed on Major State Calendar
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Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
09/13/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to abolishing the death penalty.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
02/23/2023 H Referred to Corrections: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
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Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
06/18/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to the withdrawal of an execution date on the motion of the attorney representing the state.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
06/22/2023 H Placed on Emergency Calendar
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Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
06/22/2023 H Placed on Major State Calendar
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Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus based on certain relevant scientific evidence that was not available at the applicant's trial.
Author:
Moody | Leach | Thompson, Senfronia | Buckley | Cook
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
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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:
Moody | Dutton | Geren | Anchía | Cain
Last Action:
02/04/2025 E Signed by the Governor
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Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain firearm magazines to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
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Relating to the operation of a quick draw lottery game; requiring an occupational license.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
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Relating to the provision of information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services to entering students at public institutions of higher education.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
02/04/2025 H Reported favorably with amendment(s)
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Relating to the sealing of and discovery procedures relating to certain recordings of children constituting evidence in a criminal case in a criminal hearing or proceeding; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/02/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
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Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
Author:
Moody
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03/02/2023 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
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Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
Author:
Moody
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03/03/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to access to criminal history record information by county offices providing pretrial release services.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to the eligibility to participate in certain drug court programs.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the Texas Lottery Commission establishing at least one weekly lottery game with a drawing held on Sundays.
Author:
Moody | Jetton
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03/03/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
Author:
Moody
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03/03/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the provision of community recovery organization peer-to-peer services under Medicaid.
Author:
Moody
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03/03/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the prosecution of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child; increasing a criminal penalty.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the establishment of outpatient treatment programs to provide court-ordered outpatient mental health services in certain counties.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to procedures regarding defendants who may lack the capacity to understand or participate in criminal proceedings or who have participated in certain competency restoration programs.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/03/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
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Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/15/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the establishment by certain counties and hospital districts of disease control pilot programs to reduce the risk of certain infectious and communicable diseases; authorizing fees.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Corrections: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the award of good conduct time to certain inmates; changing parole eligibility.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/07/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to the nature and functions of certain public facility corporations located in certain counties contiguous to the international border.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
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Relating to the continuation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the El Paso County Hospital District.
Author:
Moody
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03/07/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 7 2023 12:31PM
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Relating to procurement procedures for certain municipal housing authorities.
Author:
Moody
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03/09/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
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Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals receive an annual comprehensive health examination.
Author:
Moody | Toth
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 9 2023 2:44PM
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Relating to taking a blood specimen from the body of a deceased person during an inquest.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
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Relating to the formation of a municipal housing authority asset commission by certain municipal housing authorities.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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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:
Moody
Last Action:
03/13/2023 H Referred to Land & Resource Management: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to the resale price of real property repurchased from a condemning entity by a previous owner or the owner's heirs, successors, or assigns.
Author:
Moody
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03/13/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 13 2023 3:37PM
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Relating to the composition of the Texas Board of Nursing and procedures applicable to complaints against advanced practice registered nurses.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
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Relating to the medical authorization accompanying written notice of a health care liability claim.
Author:
Moody | Jones, Venton
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03/15/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Author:
Moody
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03/15/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 15 2023 11:33AM
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Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/16/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to payment of certain court costs associated with interpreters.
Author:
Moody
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03/16/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
Author:
Moody
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03/16/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
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Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Referred to Community Safety, Select: Mar 20 2023 3:35PM
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Relating to requiring certain persons prohibited by law from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm to dispose of firearms owned, possessed, or controlled by the person.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
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Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the issuance by certain conservation and reclamation districts of bonds for the development and maintenance of recreational facilities.
Author:
Moody
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03/21/2023 H Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
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Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that employs certain former offenders.
Author:
Moody
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03/22/2023 H Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the release of certain defendants on personal bond.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Author:
Moody
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03/22/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
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Relating to the eligibility of certain applicants for licensure by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
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Relating to an argument before the jury after a subsequent jury charge in a criminal case.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/23/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 23 2023 12:03PM
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Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Author:
Moody
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03/24/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
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Relating to the issuance of a teaching certificate to certain applicants with experience as instructors for the Community College of the Air Force.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
01/21/2025 S House recommits to conf. comm.-reported
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Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex honoring the victims of mass shootings.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
02/28/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
Author:
Moody | González, Mary | Ortega | Ordaz | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2023 5:28PM
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In memory of Judy Ackerman of El Paso.
Author:
Moody | González, Mary | Ortega | Ordaz | Morales, Eddie
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02/15/2023 H Reported enrolled: Feb 15 2023 5:40PM
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Recognizing February 14 through 16, 2023, as El Paso Days at the State Capitol.
Author:
Moody | González, Mary | Cain | Landgraf | Craddick
Last Action:
03/21/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 21 2023 1:59PM
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Recognizing March 21, 2023, as World Down Syndrome Day at the State Capitol.
Author:
Moody
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 28 2023 2:05PM
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Recognizing April 2, 2023, as Education and Sharing Day in honor of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson.
Joint Author (17) :
Author:
Burrows | King, Tracy O. | Moody | King, Ken | Bonnen
Last Action:
01/21/2025 S Received from the House
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Relating to the development and implementation of, and funding for public school safety and security requirements.
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:
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:
Goldman | Burrows | Moody | Canales | Metcalf
Last Action:
03/14/2023 H Reported favorably as substituted
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Relating to restitution payments for the support of a child whose parent or guardian is a victim of intoxication manslaughter.
Author:
Hull | González, Mary | Cain | Moody | Lozano
Last Action:
03/20/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to prohibiting the physical restraint of or use of chemical irritants on certain public school students by peace officers and school security personnel under certain circumstances.
Author:
Wu | Moody | Reynolds | Bhojani
Last Action:
10/02/2024 H Placed on General State Calendar
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Relating to the issuance of a warrant authorizing the use of a no-knock entry by a peace officer.
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:
Burrows | Frazier | Moody | Shaheen
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to a law enforcement agency accreditation grant program.
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
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Relating to pedestrian use of a sidewalk.
Author:
Wu | Moody | Collier
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the punishment for a capital felony committed by an individual younger than 21 years of age.
Author:
Ortega | Ordaz | Moody | González, Mary | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/22/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the development and operation by a regional mobility authority of an urban green space or aesthetic enhancement located above, adjacent to, or connected to an interstate highway.
Author:
Bhojani | Cain | Moody | Talarico | Leach
Last Action:
03/29/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
Author:
Jones, Venton | Manuel | Johnson, Ann | González, Mary | Moody
Last Action:
03/28/2023 H Left pending in committee
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Relating to the repeal of the criminal offense of homosexual conduct.
Author:
Price | Shine | Gervin-Hawkins | Moody | Clardy
Last Action:
03/30/2023 H Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
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Relating to the establishment of the Texas Multimedia Production Program; providing tax credits; authorizing fees.
Author:
Holland | Burrows | Moody | Schaefer | Tepper
Last Action:
03/09/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 9 2023 5:21PM
Caption:
In memory of legendary college football coach Mike Leach.
Author:
Ortega | Moody | González, Mary | Ordaz | Morales, Eddie
Last Action:
03/06/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2023 4:13PM
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Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso becoming an independent university within the Texas Tech University System.
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