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

Rep. Roland Gutierrez

District 119 (D-San Antonio)

Committees

New Laws

Bill Caption Date Effective
HB 2000 Relating to the purchase of certain commodity items by an entity other than a state agency. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3315 Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board and allowing the board to address a broader range of issues. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2717 Relating to the deregulation of hair braiding. Effective immediately
HB 1640 Relating to the compatibility of certain defense community regulations and structures with military operations. Effective on 9/1/15

Other Legislation

Bill Caption Date of Last Action
HB 456 Relating to a prohibition on the use and possession of e-cigarettes on school property. 05/19/2015
HB 680 Relating to the rulemaking authority of the State Board for Educator Certification. 03/17/2015
HB 688 Relating to the composition and terms of office of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. 04/27/2015
HB 693 Relating to the creation of a temporary visitor's driver's license, provisional temporary visitor's driver's license, and temporary visitor's driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense. 04/22/2015
HB 773 Relating to the use by certain insurers of forms that are not approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. 02/23/2015
HB 1339 Relating to the required waiting period for coverage under the child health plan program. 03/05/2015
HB 1335 Relating to the collection of attorney fees in property owners' association foreclosures. 03/09/2015
HB 1645 Relating to the participation of certain large counties in the countywide polling place program. 03/23/2015
HB 1895 Relating to scholarship and insurance payments for student athletes at certain public institutions of higher education. 03/11/2015
HB 2357 Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers. 03/26/2015
HJR 105 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming. 03/17/2015
HR 3438 Commending Arnold R. Alaniz II for his service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Roland Gutierrez. 06/03/2015
HR 3443 Congratulating Rodrigo Solloa on his graduation from The University of Texas at Austin and commending him for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Roland Gutierrez. 06/02/2015
HB 1323 Relating to the sale of certain abusable synthetic substances; providing a civil penalty. 03/05/2015
HB 1112 Relating to projects that a defense adjustment management authority may conduct. 05/25/2015
HB 1055 Relating to expanding the category of persons required to pay certain costs on conviction imposed for the support of drug court programs. 04/08/2015
HB 3372 Relating to coverage for certain services relating to postpartum depression under the medical assistance program. 03/17/2015
HB 2329 Relating to the operation of casino gaming in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees. 03/16/2015
HB 772 Relating to the limitations period for bringing an action arising from certain insurance claims. 02/23/2015
HB 2342 Relating to changing the name of the Medical Advisory Committee appointed by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to the Combative Sports Advisory Board. 03/13/2015
HB 3370 Relating to the minimum wage. 04/07/2015
HB 3325 Relating to the requirements for barber schools and private beauty culture schools. 05/14/2015
HR 2518 In memory of Heraclio "Laco" Villarreal. 05/26/2015
HR 2517 Congratulating Gonzalo Partida on being named commander of Patrol Squadron 9 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. 05/22/2015
HR 2519 Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Discovery School in San Antonio. 05/26/2015
HR 2674 Paying tribute to 19th-century San Antonio mayor Jos Miguel Arciniega. 05/14/2015
HR 2675 In memory of Rosalia D. Zuehl of San Antonio. 05/25/2015
HR 3166 Congratulating Kathryn Mary Criaco of Houston on her graduation from St. Agnes Academy. 06/02/2015
HR 3223 Congratulating Maryellen Rayner on her graduation from St. Agnes Academy in Houston. 05/31/2015
HR 3401 Commending Marcos Madrigal for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Roland Gutierrez. 06/03/2015
HB 1255 Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission to manage a construction project at the site of the G. J. Sutton State Office Complex in Bexar County. 04/29/2015
HJR 26 Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage. 05/14/2015
HB 1410 Relating to consideration of a bidder's principal place of business by public junior college districts in awarding certain contracts. 03/25/2015
HB 1639 Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. 05/27/2015
HB 1625 Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period. 05/21/2015
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 913 Relating to the requirements pertaining to a ballot to be voted by mail and materials accompanying the official carrier envelope. 05/19/2015
HB 1918 Relating to the Texas Real Estate Commission and the regulation of certain real estate professionals; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee. 03/23/2015

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