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

Rep. Justin Rodriguez

District 125 (D-San Antonio)

Committees

New Laws

Bill Caption Date Effective
HB 3230 Relating to the determination of eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures. Effective on 1/1/16
HB 2633 Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report. Effective immediately
HB 1584 Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license. Effective on 9/1/15

Other Legislation

Bill Caption Date of Last Action
HB 3359 Relating to requirements for coaches of youth sports programs. 03/17/2015
HB 897 Relating to the recording of a proceeding in a municipal court in San Antonio. 05/13/2015
HB 1057 Relating to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti or juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti. 03/02/2015
HB 1056 Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. 03/04/2015
HB 2088 Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected. 05/15/2015
HR 758 Commemorating the 2015 Best Practices Conference of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators in San Antonio. 03/04/2015
HB 1883 Relating to the acquisition of certain professional services by a school district. 03/11/2015
HR 766 Congratulating Flaco Jimnez on his receipt of a 2015 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 03/23/2015
HB 2370 Relating to a bailiff administering the selection of names of persons for jury service. 04/14/2015
HB 2369 Relating to the county courts at law in Bexar County. 05/15/2015
HR 2329 Congratulating the students from Business Careers High School in San Antonio on their achievements at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference. 05/26/2015
HR 2330 Congratulating David Neal of Business Careers High School in San Antonio on his success at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference. 05/26/2015
HR 2328 Congratulating Kathleen Reid on being named Edgewood ISD Teacher of the Year and on her receipt of a KENS5/San Antonio Credit Union ExCEL award. 05/26/2015
HR 2901 Congratulating Dr. Sylvester Perez on his retirement as superintendent of San Antonio ISD. 05/20/2015
HR 3309 Congratulating the Memorial High School Band in San Antonio on earning a 2015 SupportMusic Merit Award from the NAMM Foundation. 05/31/2015
HR 3308 Congratulating Edgewood ISD on earning a Performance Excellence Program Achievement Award from the Texas Association of School Business Officials. 05/31/2015
HB 1060 Relating to reporting of teacher turnover information by public schools. 03/17/2015
HB 3202 Relating to the right of a disabled veteran to obtain a certificate from the chief appraiser of an appraisal district stating whether the veteran would be entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property if the veteran were to acquire the property. 03/23/2015
HB 2998 Relating to adoption of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. 05/14/2015
HB 2980 Relating to the method for submitting an application for voting by mail to the early voting clerk. 03/16/2015
HB 2227 Relating to voter registration applications. 03/13/2015
HB 3349 Relating to the retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police officers. 03/30/2015
HB 3802 Relating to intervention by a foster parent in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. 03/23/2015
HB 3678 Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services. 05/12/2015
HR 1220 Recognizing March 31, 2015, as San Antonio Music Teachers Association Centennial Day. 03/19/2015
HB 3857 Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. 03/23/2015
HB 3854 Relating to the authorized activities of a brewpub license holder. 03/23/2015
HB 2226 Relating to the use of e-mail on a vote by mail application. 03/13/2015
HR 1877 Congratulating Mary and Antonio Cabral of San Antonio on their 50th wedding anniversary. 04/14/2015
HR 2278 Recognizing April 29, 2015, as Craft Brewers Day at the State Capitol. 05/01/2015
HR 2196 Congratulating Arturo Vargas on his 20th anniversary as executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials and NALEO Educational Fund. 05/24/2015
HR 2988 In memory of Robert Gomez Rivera Sr. 06/03/2015
HB 3227 Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. 05/07/2015
HB 703 Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death. 05/13/2015
HB 961 Relating to the exemption of certain school district property from certain infrastructure fees charged for the control of excess water or storm water. 05/13/2015
HB 1645 Relating to the participation of certain large counties in the countywide polling place program. 03/23/2015
HJR 26 Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. 05/14/2015
HB 2440 Relating to transportation network companies; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a civil penalty. 05/04/2015

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