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

Rep. Wayne Smith

District 128 (R-Baytown)

Committees

New Laws

Bill Caption Date Effective
HB 904 Relating to the transfer of certain inmates to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following pronouncement of the inmate's sentence. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2022 Relating to the maximum capacity of a container of wine sold to a retail dealer; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Effective immediately
HB 2464 Relating to the transfer of a plumber's license on the retirement or death of the plumber. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2296 Relating to regulation by a municipality of the possession of an open container or the public consumption of alcoholic beverages. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2339 Relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages in public entertainment facilities. Effective immediately
HB 2187 Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3741 Relating to standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; authorizing a fee. Effective immediately
HB 3742 Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to determine applicant eligibility for a license. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 870 Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government financial officers. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2439 Relating to inspections and other activities conducted by engineers in connection with the issuance of certain windstorm and hail insurance; authorizing a fee. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1879 Relating to exemptions from continuing education requirements for certain county commissioners. Effective immediately
HB 2167 Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2481 Relating to the licensing and regulation of auctioneers, associate auctioneers, and auctions; requiring an occupational license; requiring a fee. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2181 Relating to designating the Interstate Highway 45 causeway to Galveston the George and Cynthia Mitchell Memorial Causeway. Effective immediately
HB 194 Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Gold Star Mothers. Effective immediately
HB 158 Relating to the allocation and use of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 445 Relating to providing notice of the availability of paid leave for military service to public officers and employees. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2634 Relating to the construction manager-at-risk used by a governmental entity. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 505 Relating to a prohibition of limitations on the number of dual credit courses or hours in which a public high school student may enroll. Effective immediately
HB 437 Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service. Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1187 Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 287 in Midlothian as the Chris Kyle Memorial Highway. Effective on 9/1/15

Pending Governor's Review

Bill Caption Last Action
HB 3402 Relating to the authority of a venue district to act as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county for purposes of games or event trust funds; authorizing a fee. Effective immediately
HCR 141 Recalling H.B. No. 2187 from the Senate for further consideration. Filed with the Secretary of State

Other Legislation

Bill Caption Date of Last Action
HB 3588 Relating to insurance adjusters' unauthorized removal or inspection of vehicles located at vehicle storage facilities. 03/23/2015
HR 193 In memory of Charles Fisher White of Baytown. 02/25/2015
HR 192 Recognizing World War II veteran Willis Thomas Jones Jr. of Baytown for his service to his country and his community. 03/01/2015
HR 189 In memory of Boyd Larry "Corky" Bloomfield of Baytown. 03/01/2015
HR 190 In memory of George Michael Newsome of Groves. 03/02/2015
HB 1070 Relating to a reduction in the cost of attendance credits for certain school districts that purchase windstorm and hail insurance. 03/02/2015
HR 437 Commending Dale Edward Bush of College Station on his achievements as a business owner, sportsman, and bird-dog expert. 03/01/2015
HB 1247 Relating to presumptions in contested case hearings regarding certain environmental permit applications. 04/21/2015
HR 489 In memory of Robert Lee Creel of Highlands. 03/17/2015
HB 1414 Relating to a prohibition of restrictions on the grade levels at which a public high school student may be eligible to enroll in a dual credit course. 03/09/2015
HR 614 Honoring Bob Leiper on his retirement as city manager of Baytown. 03/18/2015
HB 2681 Relating to information required in a notice of sale of real property under contract lien. 05/07/2015
HB 2746 Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of pollution control property. 03/16/2015
HR 1993 Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. 05/22/2015
HB 4200 Relating to the boundaries of the Harris County Fresh Water Supply District No. 58. 05/13/2015
HR 2499 In memory of James T. Edmonds, former chair of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. 05/22/2015
HR 2956 In memory of Senior Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) Terry Bruce Burkett of Dublin, Texas. 05/28/2015
HR 3139 In memory of Gary Wayne Burton of Baytown. 05/31/2015
HB 767 Relating to cardiac assessments of participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. 05/21/2015
HB 2465 Relating to the licensing and regulation of plumbers; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 05/12/2015
HB 3151 Relating to the powers and duties of the board of pilot commissioners for certain ports. 05/08/2015
HB 3152 Relating to the administration of the Port of Houston Authority. 04/13/2015
HR 1171 Congratulating Eloise Smith Wilson of Bell County on her 90th birthday. 03/26/2015
HR 924 In memory of Sarah Gladys Adcox of Highlands. 03/24/2015
HB 2881 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services and participated in Operation Restore Hope. 04/22/2015
HB 2297 Relating to the use of electronic processes by and electronic information submitted to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission; authorizing a fee. 05/05/2015
HB 3314 Relating to the authority of the Texas Transportation Commission to fund projects related to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 04/20/2015
HB 4087 Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of pollution control property. 05/11/2015
HB 3968 Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. 04/07/2015
HB 3969 Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals. 04/07/2015
HB 4069 Relating to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology. 05/13/2015
HB 4068 Relating to the regulation of barber schools and beauty culture schools; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 05/13/2015
HB 3649 Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee. 05/12/2015
HB 3101 Relating to the storage of certain alcoholic beverages by certain permit holders. 03/23/2015
HR 1172 In memory of Jones Odell Smith of Midland. 03/26/2015
HR 1486 In memory of James Standridge of Beach City. 04/22/2015
HR 1657 Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the dedication of the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument. 04/01/2015
HB 4201 Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 544; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. 05/13/2015
HR 2127 Congratulating the Mendoza Debate Society at Lee College in Baytown on its myriad achievements from 2013-2015. 05/04/2015
HB 4186 Relating to the creation of the East Lake Houston Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes. 05/27/2015
HB 1875 Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance. 03/11/2015
HR 3340 In memory of Pauline Conner Wright of Baytown. 06/03/2015
HR 2463 Honoring the life and service of Private First Class Wesley R. Riggs of Baytown. 05/21/2015
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
HB 1865 Relating to procedures for certain environmental permit applications. 04/30/2015
HB 2245 Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the renaming of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association as the Texas Coastal Insurance Association. 04/22/2015

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