Texas State Senator
John Whitmire 2017 - 85th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation
Legislative Session
Sponsor of Legislation
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB1036
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to coverage for certain breast cancer screening procedures under certain health benefit plans.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB1455
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 552; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB1521
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB1935
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the carrying of certain knives; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB1983
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB2220
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the powers and duties of the West Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 21; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB239
Filed
11/14/16
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB245
Filed
11/14/16
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general; providing a civil penalty.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB256
Filed
11/14/16
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the authority of a city attorney to seek an injunction to abate a common nuisance under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB2687
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the creation of the Lago Bello Municipal Utility District No. 1 of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB2888
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to an inmate's completion of classes or programs before being released on parole.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB2931
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB3029
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to air conditioning and refrigeration contracting and the education and certification of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB3237
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the return of executed search warrants and the public availability of search warrant affidavits.
Co-Sponsor of Legislation
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas House Bill HB3252
Filed
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to certain contracting requirements for certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.