District 86 (R - Amarillo)
Rep. John Smithee
District 86 (R-Amarillo)
| Bill | Caption | Date Effective |
|---|---|---|
| HB 39 | Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1624 | Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1733 | Relating to automobile liability insurance for transportation network company drivers. | Effective on 1/1/16 |
| HCR 136 | Honoring Conquer Chiari for its efforts in behalf of those with Chiari malformation. | Signed by the Governor |
| HB 1436 | Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 2145 | Relating to provisional authority for certain individual insurance license applicants to act as insurance agents; authorizing a fee; requiring an occupational provisional permit; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 2193 | Relating to the office of a public defender appointed by the Commissioners Court of Randall County. | Effective immediately |
| HB 3424 | Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a central database containing information about certain individuals under guardianship. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 3538 | Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008. | Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
| HB 3842 | Relating to an agreement to finance and build a conference center and other appropriate facilities in or near a state park. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HCR 86 | In memory of Amarillo City Council member James Harold Simms. | Signed by the Governor |
| HCR 87 | In memory of Gene Earl Parker of Amarillo. | Signed by the Governor |
| HCR 128 | Honoring Shanna Peeples on her selection as National Teacher of the Year. | Signed by the Governor |
| HB 1690 | Relating to the investigation and prosecution of offenses against public administration, including ethics offenses. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| Bill | Caption | Date of Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| HR 4 | Adopting the permanent House Rules for the 84th Legislature. | 01/15/2015 |
| HB 1433 | Relating to prompt payment of health care claims, including payment for immunizations, vaccines, and serums. | 04/16/2015 |
| HR 3510 | Congratulating Tyler Pickens of Amarillo High School on his participation in the Class 6A boys' shot put event at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet. | 06/03/2015 |
| HB 2768 | Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government and the composition of certain juvenile boards. | 04/07/2015 |
| HR 3526 | Congratulating the Amarillo High School volleyball team on advancing to the semifinals of the 2014-2015 University Interscholastic League 6A state playoffs. | 06/03/2015 |
| HB 3949 | Relating to the conditions and enforcement of possession orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. | 03/23/2015 |
| HB 1435 | Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions. | 03/19/2015 |
| HB 1644 | Relating to the oath of a person admitted to practice law in the State of Texas. | 04/30/2015 |
| HB 1638 | Relating to nonpreferred provider claims under a preferred provider benefit plan related to emergency care. | 04/08/2015 |
| HB 1730 | Relating to own risk and solvency assessment by insurers and insurance groups; providing a penalty. | 05/05/2015 |
| HB 1732 | Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees. | 05/12/2015 |
| HB 1700 | Relating to reinsurance, distributions, and pooling arrangements by captive insurance companies. | 05/13/2015 |
| HR 1351 | Congratulating Lois Miller of Friona on her 100th birthday. | 03/25/2015 |
| HB 2487 | Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility. | 05/15/2015 |
| HB 2488 | Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments under the Texas Economic Development Act. | 03/13/2015 |
| HB 2198 | Relating to the investigation by the commissioner of insurance of acts of insurance fraud and other offenses. | 05/12/2015 |
| HB 2172 | Relating to coverage of telehealth services or telemedicine medical services under health benefit plans. | 04/08/2015 |
| HB 3158 | Relating to legislative approval of state agency rules that take effect during the two years preceding a regular legislative session. | 04/15/2015 |
| HB 3164 | Relating to authorizing an insurer's deposit of certain money and other assets with the Texas Department of Insurance. | 05/13/2015 |
| HB 3133 | Relating to notice and availability of mediation for balance billing by a facility-based physician. | 04/08/2015 |
| HB 2774 | Relating to the annual state salary supplement for certain county judges. | 05/12/2015 |
| HB 2822 | Relating to a notice or document sent by mail or electronic mail by a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk of a judicial court. | 05/15/2015 |
| HR 1143 | Recognizing November 7-11, 2016, as Municipal Courts Week. | 04/17/2015 |
| HR 1142 | Recognizing November 2-6, 2015, as Municipal Courts Week. | 04/20/2015 |
| HB 3176 | Relating to claims of patent infringement; providing civil penalties; imposing fees. | 05/05/2015 |
| HB 3641 | Relating to payment of attorney's fees in an action brought under Chapter 37 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. | 04/28/2015 |
| HB 3646 | Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance; amending provisions that are or may be subject to a criminal penalty. | 04/22/2015 |
| HB 3846 | Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict. | 05/14/2015 |
| HB 3838 | Relating to the procedures required for a Type A economic development corporation to make certain expenditures. | 04/30/2015 |
| HB 4080 | Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. | 04/24/2015 |
| HB 2324 | Relating to the designation of certain rest areas on Interstate Highway 27 in Hale County as the James E. "Pete" and Nelda Laney Safety Stops. | 04/07/2015 |
| HB 2586 | Relating to contingent deferred annuity contracts. | 05/15/2015 |
| HR 2163 | In memory of Annette Galitski of Amarillo. | 04/29/2015 |
| HR 3431 | Congratulating Bryan Polanco on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Caprock High School. | 06/03/2015 |
| HR 3434 | Congratulating Christopher David Wilhelm on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Amarillo High School. | 06/03/2015 |
| HR 3432 | Congratulating Seanpaul Mark Renteria on being named valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Caprock High School. | 06/03/2015 |
| HR 3509 | Congratulating the boys' wrestling team of Amarillo High School on its performance at the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament. | 06/03/2015 |
| HR 3570 | Congratulating the girls' wrestling team of Amarillo High School on participating in the 2015 UIL Wrestling State Tournament. | 06/03/2015 |
| HR 3433 | Congratulating Taylor Chase Bentley on being named salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Amarillo High School. | 06/03/2015 |
| HR 462 | Recognizing February 17, 2015, as Panhandle Day at the State Capitol. | 02/20/2015 |
| HB 1200 | Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person. | 05/12/2015 |
| HB 335 | Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions. | 05/21/2015 |
| HB 1911 | Relating to regulation of discrimination by political subdivisions and certain state agencies. | 03/11/2015 |
| HB 3130 | Relating to coverage provided by certain health plans and health benefit plans for abortions. | 05/12/2015 |
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