District 42 (D - Laredo)
Rep. Richard Peña Raymond
District 42 (D-Laredo)
| Bill | Caption | Date Effective |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2463 | Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and certain other functions. | See remarks for effective date |
| HB 388 | Relating to the duration of protective orders issued in cases of family violence against persons who are subsequently confined or imprisoned. | Effective immediately |
| HB 315 | Relating to the issuance of "In God We Trust" specialty license plates. | Effective on 1/1/16 |
| HB 872 | Relating to the reactivation of a peace officer license; authorizing fees. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1219 | Relating to a provisional license to practice funeral directing or embalming; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1386 | Relating to the prohibition of more than one counsel appearing in a misdemeanor case. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1428 | Relating to the administration of housing funds set aside for persons with disabilities through the homebuyer assistance program. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1463 | Relating to the procedure for canceling an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1464 | Relating to the procedure for determining that certain land is no longer eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1679 | Relating to the continuation of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. | Effective immediately |
| HB 1678 | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 2033 | Relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 3523 | Relating to improving the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term care services and supports. | See remarks for effective date |
| HB 4001 | Relating to providers of certain home and community support services; authorizing a fee, providing penalties, and requiring an occupational license. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HCR 34 | Directing DPS to name the new crime lab in Laredo the Oscar "O. J." Hale Crime Lab. | Signed by the Governor |
| HB 2789 | Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 3337 | Relating to training and education for state agency administrators and employees. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 1606 | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Investment Council, including assumption of the duties of the Texas Skill Standards Board. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 3327 | Relating to a grant program to fund domestic violence high risk teams. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| Bill | Caption | Date Vetoed |
|---|---|---|
| HB 3291 | Relating to transactions involving oil, gas, or condensate; creating a criminal offense. | 06/18/2015 |
| Bill | Caption | Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2035 | Relating to regulation by certain alcohol-related businesses based on the amount of alcohol sold. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| HB 2861 | Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by the City of Laredo for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Webb County; authorizing a fee. | Effective on 9/1/15 |
| Bill | Caption | Date of Last Action |
|---|---|---|
| HB 660 | Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. | 02/19/2015 |
| HJR 63 | Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes. | 02/26/2015 |
| HB 522 | Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. | 02/16/2015 |
| HR 95 | In memory of Samuel Johnson III of Laredo. | 03/02/2015 |
| HJR 58 | Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law. | 03/03/2015 |
| HB 386 | Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty. | 02/12/2015 |
| HCR 32 | Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. | 05/08/2015 |
| HB 387 | Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for classroom teacher salary increases. | 02/12/2015 |
| HB 435 | Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools. | 02/16/2015 |
| HB 436 | Relating to honesty in state taxation. | 02/16/2015 |
| HJR 52 | Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation. | 02/26/2015 |
| HJR 43 | Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. | 05/07/2015 |
| HB 247 | Relating to limits on certain actions arising out of attorney's fee agreements. | 03/05/2015 |
| HCR 28 | Directing DPS to name the new crime lab in Laredo the Oscar "O. J." Hale Sr. Crime Lab. | 03/02/2015 |
| HB 659 | Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities. | 05/15/2015 |
| HB 711 | Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant. | 05/13/2015 |
| HB 1053 | Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; creating grounds for contempt of court. | 03/02/2015 |
| HR 232 | Congratulating Ninfa Uribe Ramirez of Laredo on her 100th birthday. | 02/05/2015 |
| HB 981 | Relating to the offense of manslaughter; increasing the penalty for certain offenders. | 04/08/2015 |
| HB 1104 | Relating to exempting the procurement of services for victims of family violence from competitive bidding requirements. | 05/04/2015 |
| HB 1175 | Relating to certain privileges of a child in a criminal or civil proceeding involving the child's parent or guardian. | 03/04/2015 |
| HB 1159 | Relating to the use of certain disciplinary actions against a child; providing a criminal penalty. | 05/04/2015 |
| HB 1176 | Relating to certain privileges of a parent or guardian in a criminal or civil proceeding involving a child of the parent or guardian. | 03/04/2015 |
| HJR 81 | Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge. | 02/05/2015 |
| HJR 82 | Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program. | 03/23/2015 |
| HR 403 | Congratulating the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature on its 30th anniversary. | 02/20/2015 |
| HB 1291 | Relating to the fees collected by prosecutors for collection and processing of certain checks or similar sight orders. | 03/05/2015 |
| HB 1263 | Relating to the regulation of the practice of physical therapy. | 05/12/2015 |
| HJR 92 | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners. | 04/20/2015 |
| HB 1416 | Relating to recusal of a justice of the supreme court or judge of the court of criminal appeals based on political contributions accepted by the justice or judge from a person involved in a case before the justice or judge. | 03/09/2015 |
| HB 1385 | Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; providing penalties; imposing fees. | 04/20/2015 |
| HB 1427 | Relating to a review of state laws requiring an action or proceeding to be brought in Travis County or a Travis County court. | 04/28/2015 |
| HR 532 | Honoring J. Griffis Smith on the occasion of his exhibition at the Capitol Visitors Center and commending him for his three decades of exemplary service to the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Highways. | 03/02/2015 |
| HJR 90 | Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the court of criminal appeals and establish one supreme court with civil and criminal appellate jurisdiction. | 05/05/2015 |
| HB 3795 | Relating to the sale, storage, transportation, and disposal of scrap or used tires; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. | 03/23/2015 |
| HB 3542 | Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain data processing services. | 05/11/2015 |
| HR 1488 | Congratulating Carlos Villarreal on his retirement as city manager of Laredo. | 04/01/2015 |
| HR 2028 | In memory of Consuelo "Connie" Raymond Kazen of Laredo. | 05/22/2015 |
| HR 2419 | Congratulating U.S. Army Sergeant (Ret.) Santiago Jesse Erevia on his receipt of the Medal of Honor. | 05/26/2015 |
| HR 2677 | Congratulating Paul Burka on his retirement from Texas Monthly. | 05/19/2015 |
| HR 2772 | Congratulating Rogelio Rivera of Laredo on being named the 2015 Engineer of the Year by the Gateway Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. | 05/26/2015 |
| HR 2955 | Honoring Chris Traylor on the occasion of his retirement as deputy executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. | 06/01/2015 |
| HR 3059 | Congratulating Tinglin Wu on being named the 2014-2015 Youth of the Year by the U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector. | 05/29/2015 |
| HR 1749 | In memory of Alissa Aileen Winch Bradford. | 05/11/2015 |
| HR 3272 | Honoring Christopher R. Traylor of Austin for his service as deputy executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. | 05/27/2015 |
| HB 2639 | Relating to allowable food purchases under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. | 03/16/2015 |
| HB 1508 | Relating to the issuance of a license in this state to certain physicians licensed outside of this state. | 03/09/2015 |
| HJR 59 | Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions. | 02/26/2015 |
| HJR 66 | Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. | 02/23/2015 |
| HR 375 | Congratulating the Top Gears robotics team of Harmony Science Academy in Laredo on its success in FIRST LEGO League competition. | 02/18/2015 |
| HR 219 | Recognizing the members of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo. | 01/29/2015 |
| HR 191 | Recognizing January 27, 2015, as Laredo Day at the State Capitol. | 01/28/2015 |
| HB 521 | Relating to the punishment for the offense of manslaughter. | 02/16/2015 |
| HB 542 | Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session. | 02/18/2015 |
| HB 1601 | Relating to eligibility of certain school district employees for certification as a principal. | 03/09/2015 |
| HB 1680 | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information. | 04/17/2015 |
| HB 2062 | Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty. | 03/27/2015 |
| HR 774 | Honoring Kaitlyn Jankovsky for her courageous battle with cancer. | 03/20/2015 |
| HR 775 | Recognizing September 2015 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. | 03/19/2015 |
| HB 2007 | Relating to fees imposed by a county for licensing a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard. | 05/20/2015 |
| HB 2010 | Relating to public and private school searches of students with parental consent and certain disciplinary measures and other procedures that may arise from such a search. | 03/11/2015 |
| HB 2133 | Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment. | 05/12/2015 |
| HB 2118 | Relating to authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages from certain automated dispensing machines. | 04/27/2015 |
| HB 2146 | Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. | 03/16/2015 |
| HB 2003 | Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. | 05/04/2015 |
| HB 2044 | Relating to the setback requirements for a junkyard or an automotive wrecking and salvage yard. | 04/16/2015 |
| HB 2009 | Relating to the use of certain aviation and air transportation-related tax proceeds for aviation facilities development. | 03/11/2015 |
| HB 2656 | Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers. | 05/13/2015 |
| HB 2638 | Relating to reimbursement for complex rehabilitation technology equipment providers under the medical assistance program. | 03/30/2015 |
| HB 2468 | Relating to the transfer of certain state real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the City of Laredo. | 05/13/2015 |
| HR 818 | Honoring the Americans with Disabilities Act 25th anniversary Legacy Tour. | 03/05/2015 |
| HB 2333 | Relating to the duty of business entities to use an automated external defibrillator. | 03/16/2015 |
| HB 3079 | Relating to the applicability of a statute of limitations to certain actions to enforce a right or remedy provided by the Texas Constitution. | 05/12/2015 |
| HB 3096 | Relating to establishing a veterans cemetery in Webb County. | 04/15/2015 |
| HB 3162 | Relating to the correction of appraisal records. | 03/23/2015 |
| HB 2790 | Relating to measures to ensure certain adopted students are informed regarding their eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at certain institutions of higher education. | 04/22/2015 |
| HB 2699 | Relating to the functions and operations of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties. | 03/23/2015 |
| HB 3054 | Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning the offense of intoxication manslaughter and to a task force to reduce habitual driving while intoxicated. | 03/11/2015 |
| HB 3435 | Relating to civil and criminal actions related to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations; creating a criminal offense. | 03/24/2015 |
| HJR 128 | Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the limitation of fees that may be charged for a home equity loan. | 03/24/2015 |
| HJR 131 | Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning fees that are subject to the maximum allowable limit to obtain a home equity loan. | 04/08/2015 |
| HB 3800 | Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses. | 05/04/2015 |
| HB 3797 | Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. | 03/23/2015 |
| HB 4009 | Relating to the appointment of associate judges for child protection cases. | 04/15/2015 |
| HB 4020 | Relating to the security of certain financial information and liability for certain security breaches. | 04/21/2015 |
| HR 810 | Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. | 03/05/2015 |
| HB 2072 | Relating to the authority of certain holders of a wine and beer retailer's permit to manufacture and sell wine and engage in certain related activities. | 04/13/2015 |
| HB 3672 | Relating to expedited credentialing for certain licensed clinical social workers under the Medicaid managed care program. | 05/18/2015 |
| HB 661 | Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing fees. | 05/05/2015 |
| HB 2352 | Relating to prohibiting smoking tobacco on the grounds of the Capitol Complex and in certain state buildings; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties. | 03/17/2015 |
| HB 2510 | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of State Health Services, the provision of health services in this state, and the regulation of certain health-related occupations and activities. | 04/23/2015 |
| HB 2304 | Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state. | 04/27/2015 |
| HB 1154 | Relating to the issuance of a concealed handgun license. | 03/03/2015 |
| HB 3241 | Relating to state agency contracting; creating an offense. | 05/13/2015 |
| HB 1268 | Relating to monetary assistance by the Department of Family and Protective Services provided to foster parents and relative or designated caregivers for day-care services. | 05/15/2015 |
| 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 1109 | Relating to the adoption of the Compact for a Balanced Budget. | 05/08/2015 |
| HB 2799 | Relating to home-school education for foster children. | 05/11/2015 |
| HB 550 | Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. | 03/26/2015 |
| HJR 79 | Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to provide for a federal balanced budget. | 05/11/2015 |
| HB 150 | Relating to daylight saving time. | 05/08/2015 |
| HB 2024 | Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies. | 04/01/2015 |
| HB 1649 | Relating to the transportation and storage of firearms and ammunition in private vehicles on the campuses of institutions of higher education. | 05/11/2015 |
| HB 217 | Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. | 05/25/2015 |
| HB 2683 | Relating to the licensing and regulation of dyslexia practitioners and therapists by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees. | 05/11/2015 |
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