Texas State Senator
John Whitmire 2017 - 85th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 3)
Legislative Session
Co-Author of Legislation
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1289
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain governmental entity projects.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1341
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to a change of name and sex for certain persons and the issuance of associated vital records and documentation; authorizing a fee.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB176
Filed
11/14/16
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the regulation of transportation network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Primary Author of Legislation
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1338
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to bail and to judicial education regarding bail practices.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1399
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to confinement in a community corrections facility of a defendant participating in a pretrial intervention program.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB14
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal offenses.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1439
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
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 Senate Bill SB165
Filed
11/14/16
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB166
Filed
11/14/16
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct.
Primary Sponsor of Legislation
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1588
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1721
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1722
Relating to the eligibility of a firefighter or a peace officer for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1849
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, to the confinement, conviction, or release of those individuals, and to grants supporting populations that are more likely to interact frequently with law enforcement.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB1856
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 Senate Bill SB1857
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.