Texas State Representative

Josey Garcia 2023 - 88th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 4)

Legislative Session

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1580

Filed
3/9/23  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
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Texas House Bill HB1599

Filed
1/25/23  
Out of House Committee
3/27/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.
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Texas House Bill HB16

Filed
3/7/23  
Out of House Committee
4/11/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, certain juvenile court proceedings, and planning and funding for services for children in the juvenile justice system.
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Texas House Bill HB1613

Filed
1/25/23  
Out of House Committee
5/5/23  
Voted on by House
5/11/23  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/23  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
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Texas House Bill HB1626

Filed
1/25/23  
Out of House Committee
4/4/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a public school student's transition from an alternative education program to a regular educational environment, including parental rights related to that transition, and the admission of certain students with a criminal or disciplinary history.
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Texas House Bill HB1633

Filed
1/25/23  
Out of House Committee
4/4/23  
Voted on by House
4/14/23  
Out of Senate Committee
5/10/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/17/23  
Governor Action
6/9/23  
Relating to certain offenses regarding parking privileges of veterans with disabilities.
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Texas House Bill HB1677

Filed
1/26/23  
Out of House Committee
4/17/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1708

Filed
1/26/23  
Out of House Committee
4/14/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.
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Texas House Bill HB1743

Filed
1/26/23  
Out of House Committee
4/14/23  
Voted on by House
4/21/23  
Out of Senate Committee
5/21/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/22/23  
Governor Action
6/12/23  
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between the Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to assess the eligibility of certain inmates for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on discharge or release from confinement.

Joint Author of Legislation

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1634

Filed
1/25/23  
Out of House Committee
4/26/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide multifamily housing.
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Texas House Bill HB1651

Filed
1/25/23  
Out of House Committee
4/24/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas of juvenile justice officers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
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Texas House Bill HB1683

Filed
1/26/23  
Out of House Committee
4/20/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1704

Filed
1/26/23  
Out of House Committee
4/6/23  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of the workforce housing capital investment fund program to fund the development of workforce housing in this state; authorizing a fee.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1705

Filed
1/26/23  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the award of diligent participation credit to defendants confined in a state jail felony facility.
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Texas House Bill HB1740

Filed
1/26/23  
Out of House Committee
4/17/23  
Voted on by House
5/7/23  
Out of Senate Committee
5/12/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/15/23  
Governor Action
5/27/23  
Relating to the issuance of state parklands passports to and a waiver of certain state park fees for certain veterans, active duty armed forces members, and certain family members of a person who died while serving in the United States armed forces.