Texas State Senator

Jose Menendez 2011 - 82nd Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Author of Legislation

TX

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1013

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/18/11  
Introduced
1/31/11  
Voted on by House
5/11/11  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB11

Filed
 
Introduced
3/7/11  
Out of House Committee
3/24/11  
Voted on by House
4/8/11  
Refer
3/7/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/5/11  
Report Pass
3/21/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/12/11  
Engrossed
4/8/11  
Governor Action
5/28/11  
Refer
4/20/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/5/11  
Enrolled
5/12/11  
Enrolled
5/12/11  
Passed
5/28/11  
Relating to reports filed with the comptroller regarding certain alcoholic beverage sales; providing a penalty.

Primary Author of Legislation

TX

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1059

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to bullying, including cyberbullying, in public schools.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1069

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the provision of and payment for certain health care services provided through workers' compensation health care networks to fire protection personnel.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1128

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
5/7/11  
Introduced
2/3/11  
Voted on by House
5/12/11  
Refer
2/28/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/17/11  
Report Pass
5/3/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/19/11  
Engrossed
5/12/11  
Governor Action
6/17/11  
Refer
5/12/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/21/11  
Enrolled
5/21/11  
Passed
6/17/11  
Relating to consent to certain medical treatments by a surrogate decision-maker on behalf of certain inmates.
TX

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1225

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requirements for private passenger vehicle rental companies regarding child safety seats; providing a penalty.
TX

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1284

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the transfer of the powers, duties, and programs of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and to the establishment of certain other programs and divisions within the department.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1597

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a temporary increase in the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating the amount of the temporary increase to the foundation school fund.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1620

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the deadline for providing notice to public school teachers regarding renewal or nonrenewal of term contracts.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1622

Filed
 
Introduced
2/22/11  
Out of House Committee
4/26/11  
Voted on by House
5/4/11  
Refer
3/10/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/21/11  
Report Pass
4/14/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/25/11  
Engrossed
5/4/11  
Governor Action
6/17/11  
Refer
5/5/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/21/11  
Enrolled
5/27/11  
Enrolled
5/27/11  
Passed
6/17/11  
Relating to suits to enjoin gang activity that constitutes a public nuisance.
TX

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1699

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a supplemental payment for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the unfunded actuarial liabilities allowed under that system.

Joint Author of Legislation

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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1309

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
4/26/11  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense.
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Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1481

Filed
 
Introduced
2/17/11  
Out of House Committee
3/14/11  
Voted on by House
3/30/11  
Refer
3/2/11  
Out of Senate Committee
5/13/11  
Report Pass
3/8/11  
Voted on by Senate
5/19/11  
Engrossed
3/30/11  
Governor Action
6/17/11  
Refer
4/13/11  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Report Pass
5/13/11  
Enrolled
5/23/11  
Enrolled
5/23/11  
Passed
6/17/11  
Relating to the use of person first respectful language in reference to individuals with disabilities.
TX

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1485

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts.
TX

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

Texas House Bill HB1717

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.