The 84th legislative session ended on June 1, 2015. See the bills that have become law.

Rep. Eric Johnson

District 100 (D-Dallas)

Committees

New Laws

Bill Caption Date Effective
HB 1036 Relating to reporting requirements for certain injuries or deaths caused by peace officers and for certain injuries or deaths of peace officers. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1626 Relating to the designation of certain areas as banking or credit union development districts to encourage the establishment of branches of banks or credit unions in those areas. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2574 Relating to increasing awareness of the danger of heatstroke for a child left unattended in a motor vehicle. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2573 Relating to a deceptive trade practice related to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2590 Relating to providing a remedy for fraud committed in certain real estate transactions. Effective on 9/1/15
HCR 114 Recognizing the Operation Blue Shield initiative. Signed by the Governor
HB 1771 Relating to the donation of sick leave by state employees. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2246 Relating to the restriction of certain intoxication offenders to the operation of a motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device in lieu of a license suspension. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4046 Relating to the confidentiality of student records. Effective on 9/1/15

Vetoed Bills

Bill Caption Date Vetoed
HB 1628 Relating to authorizing a credit union or other financial institution to conduct savings promotion raffles. 06/20/2015
HB 1363 Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of prostitution; creating a criminal offense. 06/20/2015
HB 225 Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of a suspected overdose and a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose. 06/01/2015

Pending Governor's Review

Bill Caption Last Action
HB 549 Relating to certain duties of the Commission on Jail Standards regarding visitation periods for county jail prisoners. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1629 Relating to crowdfunding portal regulations for small business development. Effective on 9/1/15

Other Legislation

Bill Caption Date of Last Action
HB 155 Relating to the use of force in defense of property. 03/11/2015
HB 446 Relating to electronic voter registration in certain counties. 02/11/2015
HB 455 Relating to a body worn camera program for certain law enforcement agencies in this state. 04/09/2015
HB 154 Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense. 02/09/2015
HB 444 Relating to electronic voter registration. 02/11/2015
HB 447 Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. 02/11/2015
HR 3018 Commending Books are the Beginning for its contributions to childhood literacy. 05/27/2015
HR 3056 Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Johnny Jefferson of Precinct 1063 in Dallas County. 06/01/2015
HR 3058 In memory of baseball legend Ernie Banks. 06/01/2015
HR 3241 Commending Mariam Ahmed, Hannah Alexander, Kayla Davis, Mary Elbanna, Daniel Khalil, Antoinette Mays, and Rick Warnell for their service as legislative interns in the office of State Representative Eric Johnson. 05/29/2015
HR 3435 Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Barbara Rosenberg of Precinct 1076 in Dallas County. 06/03/2015
HB 548 Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment. 05/20/2015
HR 662 In memory of Dallas County Constable Cleophas R. Steele Jr. 02/26/2015
HB 627 Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. 02/19/2015
HR 131 In memory of former Dallas Cowboys player Jethro Pugh. 01/14/2015
HB 551 Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for professional licenses. 03/05/2015
HB 1035 Relating to criminal offenses involving the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer. 04/23/2015
HB 1097 Relating to the release of veteran autopsy reports to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. 03/02/2015
HB 1098 Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses. 03/02/2015
HB 1099 Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the delivery or possession of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia. 03/02/2015
HB 1100 Relating to a gold standard full-day prekindergarten program provided by public school districts. 03/10/2015
HB 2569 Relating to identifying teen pregnancy crisis areas. 03/16/2015
HB 2571 Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies. 05/15/2015
HB 2690 Relating to the prevention of overdose deaths by providing a defense for prosecution for certain offenses involving the delivery or possession of controlled substances and other prohibited drugs, substances, or paraphernalia for certain persons who seek medical attention for a suspected opioid overdose, and the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses. 03/16/2015
HB 2575 Relating to increasing awareness of the danger of leaving a child in a motor vehicle. 04/07/2015
HB 2580 Relating to crowdfunding portal regulations. 03/16/2015
HB 2570 Relating to the incorporation of climate and precipitation forecasts in state, regional, and local water planning. 03/16/2015
HB 3384 Relating to the automatic admission of certain transfer students to general academic teaching institutions. 04/22/2015
HB 3560 Relating to transferring a certain percentage of the Texas Enterprise Fund to the capital access fund. 03/20/2015
HR 1245 Honoring the Children's Health System of Texas for 101 years of service. 03/24/2015
HB 4094 Relating to the governance independent school districts. 03/23/2015
HB 3702 Relating to the licensing and regulation of Auctioneers. 03/19/2015
HB 4090 Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. 03/23/2015
HR 1966 Recognizing April 17, 2015, as Young Texans Day at the State Capitol. 04/16/2015
HR 2355 Honoring the Reverend Dr. Ervin D. Seamster Jr. for his service as Pastor of the Day for the House of Representatives on April 29, 2015. 04/30/2015
HR 2932 Congratulating Pat Stephens of Dallas on her receipt of an Unsung Hero Award from Eta Phi Beta Sorority. 06/01/2015
HB 312 Relating to electronic voter registration. 02/11/2015
HB 1318 Relating to the eligibility of presidential general election debates for distributions from a Major Events trust fund. 05/13/2015
HB 27 Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund. 05/14/2015
HB 411 Relating to prohibiting certain telemarketing calls by a credit access business; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties. 05/15/2015
HB 1440 Relating to the eligibility of Elite Rodeo Association World Championships for funding from the Major Events trust fund. 05/04/2015
HR 2498 Commending Officers Ryan Nielson and Autumn Soto of the Mesquite Police Department and private citizen Zachary Shipman for rescuing a driver from a burning car. 05/18/2015
HB 681 Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities of certain persons, including elected officials convicted of certain crimes. 05/18/2015
HR 1834 Congratulating Mesquite native Craig Wayne Boyd for winning Season 7 of The Voice. 05/11/2015
HB 618 Relating to eligibility for course credit and high school diplomas of students enrolled in educational programs provided by the Windham School District in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 05/05/2015
HB 1155 Relating to the creation of the Recruit Texas Program to facilitate the relocation to or expansion in this state of employers offering complex or high-skilled employment opportunities. 05/27/2015

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