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SD 11 Mayes Middleton



District:SD 11 (R)
Phone:(512) 463-0111
Email:mayes.middleton@senate.texas.gov
Facebook:@mayesforstatesenate
Twitter:@mayes_middleton



Bills Authored

6 GOP Priority Bills Authored
15 GOP Priority Bills Joint/Coauthored

SB15   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Bettencourt; Campbell; Creighton; Flores; Hall; Hancock; Huffman; Hughes; King; Kolkhorst; Nichols; Parker; Paxton; Perry; Schwertner; Sparks; Springer
Caption: Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.

SJR28   Died in House Calendars Committee
Referred to House County Affairs Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County.

SCR47   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Resolutions Calendars Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: In memory of Charles Dwayn Krampota.

SJR54   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a court from issuing an opinion without disclosing the judges who authored the opinion.

SJR55   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.

SJR78   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.

SR109   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing January 25, 2023, as Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Day.

SR167   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Middleton; Alvarado; Creighton
Caption: Recognizing the City of Baytown on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

SB175   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

SB176   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
This bill would cost taxpayers $1,929,978,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #8: Parental Rights and Educational Freedom
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.

SB177   Died in House Calendars Committee
Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

SR213   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Pearland Day.

SR214   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing the dedication of the San Leon Municipal Utility District water tower in memory of Joseph Lynn Manchaca.

SR220   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Texas First Bank on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SB242   Died after Placed on Senate Intent Calendar
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.

SR246   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Creighton
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Galveston County Day.

SR275   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2023, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day.

SR276   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the launch of Artemis I mission.

SB324   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders.

SB345   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to lobbying by former members of the legislature; creating a criminal offense.

SB346   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

SR374   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing the Galveston Island State Park Beach Redevelopment project.

SB428   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the limitation on the number of baccalaureate degree programs a public junior college may offer.

SB429   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the requirements for a public junior college to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a baccalaureate degree program.

SB430   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the expiration date of driver's licenses and renewal driver's licenses issued to noncitizens.

SB431   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty.

SB432   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for theft of a catalytic converter; increasing a criminal penalty.

SB433   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the determination of the market value of solar energy property for ad valorem tax purposes.

SB434   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the burden of proof in a suit or administrative proceeding to establish that an area is subject to the public beach easement.

SB435   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain evidence of a crime that resulted in the death of a person.

SB436   Died in House Calendars Committee
Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of purchasing or selling human organs; increasing a criminal penalty.

SR436   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing the Hitchcock High School boys' basketball team on winning a state championship.

SB437   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Priority #4: Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children.

SR445   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Commemorating San Jacinto Day.

SR446   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Harmony Public Schools for receiving 2023 State Schools of Character designation.

SR472   Never Made It to a Committee
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing BIZPAC.us and its founder and executive chairman, Joseph L. Trahan.

SR479   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: In memory of Mason Anthony Nelson.

SR480   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: In memory of Samuel Felix Mixon.

SR481   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Michael Culling on the occasion of his retirement.

SR482   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: In memory of Ronald Anthony Maceo.

SR483   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: In memory of Michael Charles Pistone.

SR484   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: In memory of Nancy Lefeber Hughes.

SR485   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Tanya Moore, Dustin Carrillo, and Jesse Neace of Alvin Independent School District for their lifesaving actions.

SR486   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing the Pearland Little League All-Stars for advancing to the Little League World Series.

SR487   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Creighton
Caption: In memory of Kenneth David Clark.

SR489   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Bob Ford on his induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.

SR491   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: In memory of Patricia Ann LeMay Hocking.

SR500   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing I Am Texas for holding a Guinness World Record as the largest published book.

SR545   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Wallace R. Hogan on the occasion of his retirement.

SR611   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing education foundations for school districts in Texas.

SR612   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing the Daily Mile USA for reaching an enrollment of one million participants.

SR615   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Galveston County's independent school district education foundations.

SR636   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. John the Baptist No. 2073 on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SR637   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Kelly de Schaun for her service as CEO of the Galveston Park Board.

SB648   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the procedure for removing certain prosecuting attorneys for their policies on the enforcement of criminal offenses; providing a private cause of action.

SB649   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to participation in athletic activities based on biological sex; providing a civil right to action for K-12 athletes and college athletes.

SR668   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Recognizing Rett Reef in Galveston Bay.

SR669   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: In memory of the life of Dustin Lee Mortenson.

SR670   Passed by the House and Senate
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: In memory of the life of Lucas Maurice Lowe.

SB689   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a public safety dual credit grant program by the Texas Education Agency.

SB690   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.

SB741   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the provision of property owners' association insurance by the FAIR Plan Association in certain areas.

SB742   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to a requirement for certain entities to enter into a contract for election services.

SB743   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the hours of work of county employees.

SB744   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to clarifying that a statutory county court judge is authorized to issue a search warrant for access to a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.

SB763   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to allowing public schools to employ or accept as volunteers chaplains.

SB795   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the transfer of the University Interscholastic League from The University of Texas at Austin to the Texas Education Agency.

SB796   Vetoed by the Governor
Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to arbitration provisions in surplus lines insurance contracts.

SB797   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors.

SB798   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the certification requirements for a public school counselor.

SB930   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the publication of opinions by a court.

SB931   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to remote vehicle disabling technology capable of being activated or engaged by a motor vehicle manufacturer or governmental entity; creating criminal offenses.

SB932   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility and to the prohibition of the candidate's placement on the ballot.

SB933   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.

SB934   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain officers of a political subdivision authorized to impose a tax or issue bonds to hold at the same time certain other offices.

SB976   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Bettencourt
Caption: Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a taxing unit.

SB1027   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Creighton
Caption: Relating to the adoption of rules concerning certain on-site sewage disposal systems.

SB1034   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the tort of public nuisance.

SB1064   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

SB1065   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

SB1066   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the filing and publishing of lobbyist activity reports.

SB1067   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the consideration of certain information by a parole panel in determining whether to release an inmate on parole.

SB1068   Died after Placed on Senate Intent Calendar
This bill would cost taxpayers $1,209,432.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee.

SB1107   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.

SB1108   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to release of an area from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

SB1217   Died in House Calendars Committee
This bill would cost taxpayers $41,776,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Middleton; Creighton; Hinojosa; LaMantia; Zaffirini
Caption: Relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

SB1303   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Creighton; Kolkhorst
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a permit by the commissioner of the General Land Office for a wind power facility on coastal public land; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.

SB1309   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain nonprofit state associations and organizations from providing training and insurance and risk pool contracts to public educational entities.

SB1310   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.

SB1323   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the verification of the status of certain driver's licenses before renting a motor vehicle.

SB1324   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the effect of an election at which the voters fail to approve or vote to reduce the ad valorem tax rate adopted by the governing body of a taxing unit.

SB1339   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Creighton
Caption: Relating to the designation of a bridge in Galveston County as the Ken Clark Memorial Bridge.

SB1392   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to establishing the oyster council of the Parks and Wildlife Department.

SB1393   Vetoed by the Governor
Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to eligibility for coverage by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan in certain areas.

SB1394   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes or other obligations by issuers located along the Gulf Coast in an emergency.

SB1395   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to requirements for the closure of certain areas to the taking of oysters.

SB1396   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.

SB1502   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to prohibited conduct of a health benefit plan issuer in relation to affiliated and nonaffiliated providers.

SB1503   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to an entity responsible for the local share of qualified project costs under the ship channel improvement revolving fund.

SB1504   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the automatic admission of students with a nontraditional secondary education to certain public institutions of higher education.

SB1575   Never Made It to a House Committee
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #8: Parental Rights and Educational Freedom
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the authority of the chair of the State Board of Education to request an attorney general opinion.

SB1702   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to orders providing for the conservatorship of or possession of and access to a child by the child's parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.

SB1703   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Border Security Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to a study on the impact of illegal immigration in this state.

SB1704   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the state compression percentage and a school district's maximum compressed tax rate under the public school finance system.

SB1705   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
This bill would cost taxpayers $54,000,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to House Elections Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to nominations by primary election by certain political parties.

SB1706   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to restrictions on political contributions by out-of-state contributors; providing a civil penalty.

SB1707   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to reliability backup service for non-dispatchable generation resources in the ERCOT power region.

SB1708   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.

SB1759   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the creation of a Texas history grant program.

SB1760   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to a public school classroom safety review and referral program for students who engage in violent criminal conduct; creating a criminal offense.

SB1761   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to infrastructure planning and lot frontages in the unincorporated area of certain counties.

SB1762   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to a priority system for consideration by state governmental entities of oral or written public comments received from certain persons.

SB1763   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.

SB1782   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools.

SB1789   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation; making conforming changes.

SB1864   Died in House Calendars Committee
Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to certain placements for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB1875   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the use of electronic devices to accept voters.

SB1876   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education.

SB1877   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the timing of state financing for voter registration.

SB1878   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a firefighter or emergency medical technician for workers' compensation benefits for infertility.

SB1879   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence.

SB1993   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Elections Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Bettencourt; Creighton; Huffman; Kolkhorst
Caption: Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to order a new election in certain counties.

SB1994   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #1: Protect our Elections
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to vote harvesting; creating a civil penalty.

SB1995   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to requiring a general custodian of election records to adopt procedures for public inspection of voted ballots.

SB2024   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles.

SB2025   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Bettencourt
Caption: Relating to election precinct boundaries and the establishment of polling places.

SB2026   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the approval of beach access and use plans by the commissioner of the General Land Office.

SB2027   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the designation of the Aaron M. Hicks Memorial Interchange.

SB2028   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Brazoria County.

SB2281   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #4: Stop Sexualizing Texas Kids
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain adult cabaret performances; creating a criminal offense.

SB2282   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to National Aeronautics and Space Administration security personnel.

SB2283   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the meeting requirements for the Galveston County Juvenile Board.

SB2284   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the sale of distilled spirits to ultimate consumers by the holder of a distiller's and rectifier's permit.

SB2285   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain malt beverages between two or more licensed premises operating under the same general ownership or management.

SB2286   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.

SB2335   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Creighton
Caption: Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.

SB2336   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.

SB2337   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to an election to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.

SB2338   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the appointment of members to policy boards of certain metropolitan planning organizations.

SB2339   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the investment or deposit of school district reserve funds and the establishment of a school reserves investment fund.

SB2340   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to innovation waivers for certain insurance laws, regulations, and requirements; authorizing a fee.

SB2492   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study suicide prevention and peer support programs in fire departments in this state.

SB2493   Vetoed by the Governor
Referred to House Business & Industry Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to repairs made pursuant to a tenant's notice of intent to repair and the refund of a tenant's security deposit.

SB2494   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to establishing election marshals and enforcing violations of elections law.

SB2495   Never Made It to a Committee
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to establishing election marshals and enforcing violations of elections law.

SB2496   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of tolls on portions of State Highway 146 and State Highway 99.

SB2497   Died in House Calendars Committee
This bill would cost taxpayers $864,752.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton; Campbell
Caption: Relating to the bilingual education allotment under the public school finance system.

SB2498   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide a universal basic income.

SB2499   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail.

SB2500   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain public school students who are children of certain military servicemembers.

SB2501   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the process for filling a vacancy on the board of trustees of an independent school district.

SB2548   Died in House Calendars Committee
Referred to House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB2549   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to guardianships of the person of wards with profound intellectual disabilities who are minors or were minors when their guardianship proceedings commenced.

SB2550   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the line of vegetation following a meteorological event.

SB2551   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat.

SB2552   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to test gathering requirements for certain wastewater treatment facilities.

SB2553   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a strategic reserve of gas and crude oil and a severance tax credit for delivering gas and oil to the reserve.

SB2554   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Authorizing the state to take an interlocutory appeal to seek the overruling of Stogner v. California, 539 U.S. 607 (2003).

SB2555   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to training requirements for certain municipal, county, and school district elected officers.

SB2556   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the abolition of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and coverage for windstorm by certain insurers.

SB2557   Never Made It to a Committee
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to infrastructure planning and lot frontages in the unincorporated area of certain counties.

SB2558   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the election, terms, and resignation of the board of commissioners of the Brazoria Drainage District No. 4.

SB2559   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Priority #8: Parental Rights and Educational Freedom
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to requiring school districts to adopt procedures to ensure parents are informed regarding a student's mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being.

SB2560   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.

SB2561   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the supplemental special education services program.

SB2562   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB2563   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence against a defendant in a criminal case.

SB2564   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Republican Bill, authored by Middleton
Caption: Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.





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