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SD 16 Nathan Johnson



District:SD 16 (D)
Phone:(512) 463-0116
Email:nathan.johnson@senate.texas.gov
Facebook:@NathanforTexas
Twitter:@NathanForTexas



Bills Authored

0 GOP Priority Bills Authored
0 GOP Priority Bills Joint/Coauthored

SJR10   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson; Blanco
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

SJR11   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.

SJR12   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Nominations Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.

SJR13   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.

SJR14   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences.

SJR15   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.

SJR25   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.

SB71   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson; Blanco
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

SB72   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson; Blanco
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

SB73   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women following a pregnancy.

SB74   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the use of community health workers in Medicaid managed care.

SB75   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

SB76   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the health literacy advisory committee and health literacy in the state health plan.

SB77   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to notice of the health of children attending a child-care facility.

SJR77   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing.

SB78   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the provision of an abortion-inducing drug.

SB79   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain laws prohibiting abortion and the construction of abortion laws imposing penalties or liability on pregnant individuals.

SB80   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a suit for dissolution of marriage and associated suit affecting the parent-child relationship when a party is pregnant.

SB81   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages and parenting relationships and to the removal of provisions regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct.

SB82   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the repeal of statutes regarding the criminality or unacceptability of homosexual conduct and to the recognition of certain same-sex relationship statuses.

SJR82   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas power resiliency fund to finance backup power sources.

SB83   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to status offenses committed by a child, including the repeal of the status offense of a child voluntarily running away from home.

SB84   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the expunction of all records and files related to arrests for certain decriminalized misdemeanor offenses.

SB85   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.

SB86   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Hall
Caption: Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative or controlled substance analogue of fentanyl.

SB87   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate.

SB88   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.

SB89   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain children of classroom teachers for enrollment in a free prekindergarten program.

SB90   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.

SB91   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the creation and elimination of certain state holidays.

SB92   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to electronic voter registration.

SB93   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson; Menéndez
Caption: Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.

SB94   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons younger than 18 years of age to preregister to vote.

SB95   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote.

SB96   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a requirement that a public hearing be held on a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations.

SB97   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the scope and publication of certain actions by the governor during a state of disaster.

SB98   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the renewal of a declared state of disaster.

SB99   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governor and the legislature regarding renewal of certain declared states of disaster.

SB100   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the governor's authority during the recovery period following a state of disaster declaration.

SB101   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the creation of a limited term driver's license; authorizing fees.

SB102   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the determination of an ad valorem tax protest or appeal on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property on the basis of the appraised value of the property relative to the median appraised value of a reasonable number of comparable properties.

SB103   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.

SB104   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the creation of a small non-road engine purchase incentive program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.

SB105   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the cremation of human remains by alkaline hydrolysis.

SB195   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson; Blanco
Caption: Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.

SR201   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Hall; Parker; Paxton; West
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Dallas Regional Chamber Day.

SB243   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the remote participation of certain persons in a proceeding for the issuance or modification of a protective order.

SB263   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.

SB270   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the renewal, expiration, and suspension of driver's licenses; increasing a fee.

SB271   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures.

SB290   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to collection and analysis of certain health information by the Texas Health Services Authority.

SB291   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain laws to assistance provided to an individual in obtaining an abortion outside of this state.

SB292   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of a voted ballot under the public information law.

SB293   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to penalties for intimidation and harassment of election officials and election interference; creating criminal offenses.

SB294   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors and medication designated for treatment of respiratory distress on public and private school campuses.

SR294   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson; Eckhardt; LaMantia; West; Zaffirini
Caption: Recognizing Texas Women's Foundation for its contributions to women, girls, and their families.

SB343   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to all individuals for whom federal matching money is available.

SB344   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and premium assistance and cost-sharing reduction programs; authorizing a fee.

SR346   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Hughes; Whitmire
Caption: In memory of Robert Lynn Trimble.

SB350   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a paid parental leave policy at public schools and an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy.

SB366   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the capacity of minors to consent to contraception-related examination or medical treatment.

SB376   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers.

SR397   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Recognizing April 13, 2023, as Reman Day.

SR398   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Recognizing Texas Impact on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

SR402   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Hall; West
Caption: Recognizing April 12, 2023, as Mesquite Day.

SR466   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Parker; West
Caption: Recognizing the Dallas Bar Association on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

SR476   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Alvarado; Parker
Caption: Recognizing the Dallas Wings organization for its contributions to the community.

SB481   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to egg grading.

SB482   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the provision of certain notices in connection with certain consumer transactions.

SB483   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.

SB484   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of genetic counselors; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.

SB485   Vetoed by the Governor
Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to designating the second Saturday in October as Hospice and Palliative Care Day.

SR488   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Recognizing AADC (Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase) Deficiency Awareness Day.

SB498   Vetoed by the Governor
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the operation of statewide technology centers.

SR524   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Hall; Parker; West
Caption: Recognizing Goodwill Industries of Dallas on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SR530   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Parker
Caption: Recognizing the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

SR531   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Hall; Paxton
Caption: Recognizing Paul Voelker for his service as Mayor of Richardson.

SB550   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.

SB551   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the authority of municipalities to prohibit the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at municipal golf courses.

SR567   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Parker
Caption: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Las Colinas.

SR568   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Recognizing RIGHT Care Program for its contributions to mental health care.

SB589   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Flores
Caption: Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan.

SB607   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.

SB608   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali as optional holidays.

SB609   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a voluntary home nursing visitation program for newborns.

SB611   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Parker
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain senior living facilities.

SB612   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Parker
Caption: Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.

SB618   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the public information law.

SB619   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to newborn and infant hearing screenings.

SB623   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to equipment used or intended for use in testing or analyzing a controlled substance.

SB641   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the vaccination against bacterial meningitis of public school students.

SR659   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Recognizing Dustin Marshall for his service to the Dallas Independent School District.

SR660   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Recognizing the grand opening of the Stevie Ray Vaughan Park.

SB665   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Parker
Caption: Relating to the tracking, reporting, and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

SB676   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to conditions applicable to health benefit plan coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures.

SB677   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to grand jury proceedings.

SB678   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.

SB679   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the use of audiovisual technology during meetings by the Texas Water Development Board and the Water Conservation Advisory Council.

SB680   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.

SB681   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain laws regarding the occupational licensing of individuals with criminal convictions to the licensing of certain long-term health care facility personnel.

SB685   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the procedure for an application for a writ of habeas corpus filed in certain felony cases.

SB686   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files for persons who complete certain court programs or pretrial intervention programs.

SB687   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the filing of applications for expunction of certain information contained in arrest records and files.

SB688   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Parker
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of forgery.

SB739   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to designating October 10 as Supportive Palliative Care Awareness Day.

SB789   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Public Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

SB822   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

SB895   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; creating a criminal offense; creating administrative penalties; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

SB906   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating a criminal offense.

SB907   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the employment of certified school counselors by school districts.

SB909   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers.

SB964   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.

SB965   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.

SB966   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.

SB967   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.

SB996   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a report on recidivism rates.

SB1003   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to disclosure requirements for health care provider directories maintained by certain health benefit plan issuers.

SB1044   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
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to criminal offenses for the creation or distribution of certain misleading images and videos; creating a criminal offense.

SB1125   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to purchasing by the Department of Information Resources of information technology commodity items.

SB1159   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain entities for services and commodity items provided by the Department of Information Resources and statewide technology centers.

SB1212   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources.

SB1268   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Insurance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the payment of insurance deductibles for property insurance claims.

SB1272   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a study on reforms to the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act.

SB1276   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to revised fiscal notes.

SB1280   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the applicability of certain laws to assistance provided to an individual in obtaining an abortion outside of this state.

SB1285   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
This bill would cost taxpayers $3,607,236.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to newborn or infant testing for congenital cytomegalovirus.

SB1371   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner; changing a fee.

SB1413   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the authority of a fire department to remove certain personal property from a roadway or right-of-way.

SB1414   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Agriculture & Livestock Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Paxton; Perry; Schwertner; Springer
Caption: Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

SB1415   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain continuing education programs.

SB1416   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the processing of an application for an authorization to use a standard permit for a rock or concrete crushing facility.

SB1417   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to company representatives for private security companies; requiring an occupational license.

SB1495   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Transportation Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards at a parking facility.

SB1496   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to authorizing certain health benefit exchanges to make eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the child health plan program.

SB1544   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the use of an individual's genetic data by certain genetic testing companies for commercial purposes; authorizing a civil penalty.

SB1587   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered mental health services must be filed.

SB1616   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to reports by the Legislative Budget Board regarding the General Appropriations Act and other fiscal actions taken by the legislature and each general appropriations bill proposed by the legislature.

SB1617   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
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to disclosure under the public information law of settlement communications maintained by or on behalf of the attorney general as part of a deceptive trade practices investigation or action.

SB1618   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the regulation of group family leave insurance issued through an employer to pay for certain losses of income.

SB1675   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a pilot project to provide medical nutrition assistance to certain Medicaid recipients in this state.

SB1684   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

SB1699   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to electricity service in the ERCOT power region, including the participation of aggregated distributed energy resources in the ERCOT market.

SB1701   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

SB1733   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a housing assistance pilot program to assist certain students enrolled in public junior colleges.

SB1734   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the use by insurance companies of separate accounts in connection with life insurance and annuities and certain other benefits.

SB1735   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a report by the Legislative Budget Board on the reliance by this state on certain dedicated revenue for purposes of budget certification.

SB1748   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that employs certain former offenders.

SB1813   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the approval of equivalent educational programs for persons whose driver's license is suspended following conviction of certain drug offenses.

SB1815   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to an application for emergency detention and procedures regarding court-ordered mental health services.

SB1816   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to procedures regarding court-ordered mental health services.

SB1822   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of residential eviction case information.

SB1823   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of residential drainage projects in economically distressed areas.

SB1843   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.

SB1886   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a biennial report on certain contingent appropriations.

SB1929   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the registration of virtual currency mining facilities in the ERCOT power region that demand a large load of interruptible power.

SB2039   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to health care practitioner authority regarding certain do-not-resuscitate orders, including the use of electronic copies and photographs of out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders.

SB2105   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Business & Industry Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the registration of and certain other requirements relating to data brokers; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.

SB2108   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the procedure by which a regional water planning group is required to provide notice of certain public meetings or hearings.

SB2109   Died after Placed on Senate Intent Calendar
Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem in certain suits filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

SB2110   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
This bill would cost taxpayers $2,618,461.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the provision of natural gas by and rates charged by certain gas utilities.

SB2111   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to reporting by operators of certain gas supply chain facilities and gas pipeline facilities on a failure to perform a contractual obligation due to a weather emergency.

SB2112   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
This bill would cost taxpayers $9,626,938.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to resources used to ensure the continuous provision of power.

SB2113   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to deadlines and time of inception for mechanic's and materialman's liens.

SB2243   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to advanced clean energy projects and certain other projects that reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions.

SB2244   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to certain evidence-based community support services offered by a Medicaid managed care organization in lieu of other services.

SB2245   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the regulation of earned wage access services; creating a criminal offense; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.

SB2247   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to limitations on health benefit plan cost-sharing requirements for preventive services.

SB2416   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to certain disability and death benefits payable by the public retirement systems for police and fire fighters in certain municipalities.

SB2417   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to a study on the effects of providing child life specialist services to certain individuals who receive supportive palliative care.

SB2418   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the authority to appear by telephone or videoconference.

SB2419   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to an incentive program to promote beverage container recycling; imposing a fee.

SB2420   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.

SB2423   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Johnson
Caption: Relating to required reporting by the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding youth in the managing conservatorship of the department who attempt suicide.

SB2578   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Paxton; Perry; Schwertner; Springer
Caption: Relating to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

SB2582   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Johnson; Paxton; Perry; Schwertner; Springer
Caption: Relating to the San Antonio River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering the terms of office of the members of the board of directors of the authority.





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