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

Rep. Tony Tinderholt

District 94 (R-Arlington)

Committees

New Laws

Bill Caption Date Effective
HB 1237 Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Hays and Travis Counties as the Lieutenant Clay Crabb Memorial Highway. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1094 Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty. Effective on 9/1/15
HCR 70 Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve and permit the construction of a monument at the state Capitol Complex, at a site outside the historic Capitol grounds, honoring veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Signed by the Governor

Other Legislation

Bill Caption Date of Last Action
HR 234 Recognizing John "JP" Gonzales of the Arlington Fire Department for his courageous service. 01/29/2015
HR 233 Recognizing Blake Cretsinger of the Arlington Fire Department for his courageous service. 01/29/2015
HB 3321 Relating to rules respecting a person's eligibility for medical assistance. 03/17/2015
HB 2054 Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim. 03/13/2015
HB 3801 Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system. 03/23/2015
HB 871 Relating to fingerprints collected by the Texas Department of Public Safety from an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate and used for the department's image verification system. 04/07/2015
HB 1234 Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution. 03/04/2015
HB 2040 Relating to professional development requirements for teachers of gifted and talented students. 05/05/2015
HR 864 Congratulating Charles David Kirkham of Troop No. 520 in Arlington on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. 03/23/2015
HB 2625 Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license renewal fees for qualified handgun instructors. 03/16/2015
HB 2514 Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. 04/29/2015
HCR 73 Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid. 03/19/2015
HB 3320 Relating to the use of certain coins and bullion as legal tender. 03/17/2015
HR 1706 Commending the Peters family of Arlington for its generous support of local schools. 04/28/2015
HR 1708 Congratulating Officer Jonathan Sosa on his receipt of the Police Officer's Award from the Arlington Police Department. 04/30/2015
HR 1713 Commemorating the 120th anniversary of The University of Texas at Arlington. 04/24/2015
HR 1734 Congratulating the Arlington Police Department on its accomplishments in crime reduction. 05/11/2015
HR 2132 Honoring Officer Thomas McPhail for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/25/2015
HR 2134 Honoring Sergeant Tim Anderson for his 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/26/2015
HR 2135 Honoring Deputy Chief Jeff Matthews for his 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/25/2015
HR 2131 Honoring Officer Bill Oakman for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/26/2015
HR 2129 Honoring Officer Thomas Stellato for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/25/2015
HR 2136 Honoring Sergeant Doug Depoma for his 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/25/2015
HR 2137 Honoring Officer Donna Hubbard for her 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/26/2015
HR 2128 Honoring Officer Richard Hernandez for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/26/2015
HR 2130 Honoring Lieutenant Kelly Velder for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/26/2015
HR 2133 Honoring Officer Jessie Rogers for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/26/2015
HR 2138 Honoring Sergeant John White for his 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department. 05/26/2015
HR 2271 Recognizing the Bowie High School Choir on the occasion of its performance at the State Capitol on May 26, 2015. 05/24/2015
HR 2645 Commending Officer Kristi Johnson of the Arlington Police Department for her heroism during a fire. 05/26/2015
HR 2771 Commending Seth Slover for his service as a legislative liaison in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt. 05/26/2015
HR 2768 Honoring Brittany Kelm for her service as communications liaison in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt. 05/26/2015
HR 2765 Commending Jake Robinson for his service as communications director in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt. 05/26/2015
HR 2763 Commending Micah Cavanaugh for his service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt. 05/26/2015
HR 2766 Honoring Joshua Finkenbinder for his service as district director in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt. 05/26/2015
HR 2769 Commending Michael Tucker for his service as a communications liaison in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt. 05/26/2015
HR 2767 Honoring Scott Urbis for his service as policy analyst in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt. 05/26/2015
HR 2770 Commending Luis Ruiz for his service as a legislative liaison in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt. 05/26/2015
HR 2764 Commending Allison Ngo for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt. 05/26/2015
HR 2891 Honoring the AWARE Foundation in Arlington for its support of teachers. 06/01/2015
HR 2965 Congratulating Shannon Murton on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the fifth through sixth grade category. 06/01/2015
HR 2962 Congratulating Ronda Hay on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the junior high school category. 06/01/2015
HR 2968 Congratulating Patti Belknap on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the prekindergarten through first grade category. 06/01/2015
HR 2967 Congratulating Lena Hancock on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the second through fourth grade category. 06/01/2015
HR 2966 Congratulating Falon Hanson on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the second through fourth grade category. 06/01/2015
HR 2963 Congratulating Cathy Roden on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the junior high school category. 06/01/2015
HR 2964 Congratulating Tena Phelps on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the fifth through sixth grade category. 06/01/2015
HR 2960 Congratulating Becca Buechele on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the high school category. 05/31/2015
HR 2969 Congratulating Stephanie Faulkner on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the prekindergarten through first grade category. 06/01/2015
HR 2961 Congratulating Jeannie Burt on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the high school category. 05/31/2015
HR 3261 Congratulating Sandy McNutt on the naming of a new elementary school in the Arlington Independent School District in her honor. 06/02/2015
HR 2644 Commending Officer Billy Cruz of the Arlington Police Department for his heroism during a fire. 05/26/2015
HB 1806 Relating to service of process in this state. 05/05/2015
HB 1435 Relating to health plan and health benefit plan coverage for abortions. 03/19/2015
HR 1147 In memory of Kelly Walters of Arlington. 03/24/2015
HB 1587 Relating to disclosing certain information about each substance used to execute a person convicted of capital murder. 04/30/2015
HB 321 Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. 02/11/2015

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