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SD 20 Juan Hinojosa



District:SD 20 (D)
Phone:(512) 463-0120
Email:juan.hinojosa@senate.texas.gov
Facebook:@SenatorHinojosa
Twitter:@TxChuy



Bills Authored

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

SCR7   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Authorizing the burial of Patrick John Nugent in the State Cemetery.

SR21   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa; LaMantia
Caption: Recognizing Robert Rocha on the occasion of his retirement.

SCR32   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Resolutions Calendars Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Lone Star National Bank on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

SCR40   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Resolutions Calendars Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Shawn M. Snider for his contributions to the City of Edinburg.

SJR40   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.

SCR41   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Resolutions Calendars Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Ricardo H. Hinojosa for 40 years of judicial service.

SCR42   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Designating December 8 as Special Hearts Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2023.

SCR50   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Resolutions Calendars Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing the Bazan family on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Taco Olé.

SCR54   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Resolutions Calendars Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing E. Linda Villarreal for her service as president of the Texas Medical Association.

SR166   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2023, as Jim Wells County Day.

SR173   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: In memory of the life of Jose Angel Martinez.

SR175   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing February 16, 2023, as City of McAllen Day.

SR209   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Coastal Bend Day.

SR210   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing February 22, 2023, as Edinburg Day.

SB230   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the recusal from a vote of a member of the board of directors or a subcommittee of the board of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association based on the member's financial interest.

SB231   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.

SB232   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the removal from office of an officer of a political subdivision for commission of certain criminal offenses.

SB233   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the offense of manslaughter; increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenders.

SB234   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
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.

SB235   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.

SB236   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to participation of the members of the Texas Workforce Commission in certain functions of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.

SR250   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa; LaMantia
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2023, as Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi Day.

SR261   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing March 1, 2023, as Palmview Day.

SB262   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.

SR286   Passed by the House and Senate
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Hinojosa; Alvarado; Bettencourt; Creighton; Huffman; Kolkhorst; LaMantia; Whitmire
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Texas Bays and Estuaries Day.

SB288   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa; Blanco; Zaffirini
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.

SB338   Passed by the House and Senate
Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the use of hypnotically induced statements in a criminal trial.

SR340   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa; LaMantia
Caption: Recognizing March 22, 2023, as Del Mar College Day.

SR367   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing March 29, 2023, as Mission Day.

SR384   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Shawn M. Snider for his contributions to the City of Edinburg.

SR385   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Unidos Contra La Diabetes for its contributions to type 2 diabetes awareness and prevention.

SB408   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Program.

SB409   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the rights of victims, guardians of victims, and close relatives of deceased victims in the criminal justice system.

SR460   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing all who have contributed to the Una Carta de Amor, A Love Letter to Corpus Christi mural.

SR461   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Javier Norberto Garcia on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

SR462   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing de Sanchez Spa and Salon for its contributions to McAllen and the South Rio Grande Valley.

SR463   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing the Robstown High School girls' powerlifting team for winning a state championship.

SB486   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the waiting period following the issuance of a marriage license and the annulment of a marriage on grounds relating to that waiting period.

SR501   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Cris Rivera on the occasion of her retirement.

SR536   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Anabell Cardona and the Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies for receiving an Institutional Catalyst Award.

SR541   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Tint-On-Wheels on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

SR549   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: In memory of Shawn Michael Snider.

SR574   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Nedra S. Kinerk for her service to the people of McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.

SR602   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: In memory of Fortunato "Pete" Benavides.

SR632   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing Everardo "Ever" Villarreal for his service as a commissioner of Hidalgo County.

SR634   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Recognizing the nutrition department of Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District for their contributions to the schoolchildren.

SB730   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Hinojosa; Perry
Caption: Relating to the granting of privileges to and the authority of podiatrists at hospitals.

SB731   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the proof required to impose payment holds in certain cases of alleged fraud by Medicaid providers.

SB732   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to an exception to the application of the offense of misuse of official information for journalists.

SB733   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the definition of qualified employee for purposes of the enterprise zone program.

SR733   Passed by the House and Senate
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: In memory of Norberto "Beto" Salinas.

SB734   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the consequences of a criminal conviction on a person's eligibility for an occupational license.

SB792   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to a conveyance or bequest to a trust.

SB793   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to criminal asset forfeiture proceedings and the seizure and forfeiture of certain property.

SB794   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.

SB841   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment, a surcharge, and an infrastructure grant.

SB842   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to health benefit coverage for bariatric surgery under the state employees group benefits program.

SB843   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to a trust beneficiary's approval of a trustee's accounting.

SB942   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to an adjustment for certain school districts under the public school finance system for revenue lost due to the use of the state value of the district's taxable value of property determined by the comptroller of public accounts.

SB991   Signed by the Governor
This bill would cost taxpayers $6,372,722.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a crime laboratory portal by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a crime laboratory or license holder investigated by the Texas Forensic Science Commission.

SB992   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
This bill would cost taxpayers $317,043,046.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to establishing the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program and creating an allotment and outcomes bonus under the Foundation School Program to support the program.

SB1056   Passed by the House and Senate
Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the directors and administration of the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3.

SB1188   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Natural Resources Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to receivership of the Agua Special Utility District and requirements for directors of the Agua Special Utility District.

SB1365   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to a grant program to fund the provision by children's hospitals of mental and behavioral health services to children in this state.

SB1429   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Higher Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the use of standardized examinations by a school of nursing or educational program.

SB1430   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Environmental Regulation Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa; LaMantia
Caption: Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties.

SB1431   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 Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information for a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

SB1432   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

SB1433   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to procedures for the emergency detention of certain persons with mental illness.

SB1434   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain persons taking oysters on a licensed commercial oyster boat obtain a commercial fisherman's license.

SB1435   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to creating the criminal offense of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.

SB1436   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters in certain municipalities.

SB1453   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into energy savings performance contracts.

SB1658   Died in House Calendars Committee
Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the collection and disclosure of certain public information.

SB1755   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Bipartisan Bill, authored by Hinojosa; Blanco; Nichols
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain health care provider participation programs in this state.

SB1828   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee.

SB1829   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of certain water control and improvement districts by a commissioners court.

SB1830   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of certain water districts located in urban areas.

SB1831   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the purchase of certain goods and services by the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

SB1832   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to individuals who may provide services as personal attendants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.

SB1833   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the maximum allowable cost of certain items eligible for a sales and use tax exemption for a limited period.

SB1834   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a crime laboratory or license holder investigated by the Texas Forensic Science Commission.

SB1835   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Business & Industry Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to certain contract and notice requirements for the cancellation of a health spa membership.

SB1836   Passed the Senate But Died in House After Public Hearing
Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the use of certain tax-exempt compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas refueling facilities under certain circumstances.

SB1837   Passed by the House and Senate
Referred to House Ways & Means Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.

SB1838   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Alzheimer's Research Collaborative of Texas.

SB1839   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the unlawful sale or purchase of shark fins or shark fin products; creating a criminal offense.

SB1840   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to donations ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.

SB1841   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to family violence center services for victims of family violence.

SB1848   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the dissolution by election of certain urban area water control and improvement districts.

SB1881   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa; LaMantia
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue to fund convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure.

SB1882   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to a merchant allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete a theft education program.

SB2054   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to a directory of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products sold in this state, and regulation of the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty; imposing administrative penalties.

SB2055   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the process for recovering overpayments under Medicaid.

SB2056   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the use of a broker for the sale of real property by the Nueces County Hospital District.

SB2057   Signed by the Governor
Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa; LaMantia
Caption: Relating to the operation and management of the Iwo Jima monument and museum by the Texas Historical Commission.

SB2058   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the employment of or contracting for armed commissioned security officers as school district security personnel.

SB2059   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
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to grant programs established to support nursing education and training.

SB2060   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the sale, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Texas State History Museum.

SB2061   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the modification of model subdivision rules.

SB2126   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to administer a used tire buy back program.

SB2127   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the required approval of certain hospital visits as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision for certain releasees and to the hospital's liability for damages resulting from those visits.

SB2187   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the sales tax imposed on real property repair and remodeling.

SB2188   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the determination of fees, charges, and rates for professional services under Medicaid.

SB2189   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to Medicaid reimbursement rates for certain ground ambulance services.

SB2308   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to taxes on e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing taxes; imposing reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

SB2309   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the verification disclosure of the contents of oil and gas waste stored in pits at commercial oil and gas waste disposal facilities.

SB2310   Signed by the Governor
This bill would cost taxpayers $2,551,000.00 over five years, according to the Legislative Budget Bureau.
Referred to House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Finance Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to longevity pay for certain prosecutors.

SB2311   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to a bona fide offer for the acquisition of real property through condemnation.

SB2312   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to resolve unintended consequences from school finance formulas.

SB2472   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to transmission and distribution utility access to certain portions of the electricity supply chain map.

SB2473   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by a Democrat
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of certain hospital personnel.

SB2474   Vetoed by the Governor
Referred to House Public Health Committee, chaired by a Republican
Referred to Senate Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed for violations of statutes or rules governing chemical dependency treatment facilities.

SB2513   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the referral of certain students receiving special education services to a local intellectual and developmental disability authority for services or public benefits.

SB2601   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 Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to payment of costs related to the relocation of certain utility facilities for state highway projects.

SB2607   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Education Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the use of tax collections in determining certain state and local responsibilities for school funding.

SB2617   Died in Committee with No Public Hearing
Referred to Senate Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority; affecting the qualifications of a member of the board of directors of the authority.

SB2633   Died in Committee After Public Hearing
Referred to Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by a Republican
Democrat Bill, authored by Hinojosa
Caption: Relating to the regulation of horse and greyhound racing by the Texas Racing Commission.





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