Texas State Senator

Kevin Sparks 2023 - 88th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 4)

Legislative Session

Sponsor of Legislation

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Texas House Bill HCR68

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of oil at Santa Rita No. 1.
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Texas House Bill HCR93

Congratulating the Midland High School football team on receiving the Innovation in Volunteerism Award as part of the 39th annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.
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Texas House Bill HCR99

Recognizing May 6-12, 2023, as Nurses Week in Texas.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Texas House Bill HCR94

In memory of entrepreneur and philanthropist Red McCombs of San Antonio.
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Texas House Bill HJR132

Filed
2/28/23  
Out of House Committee
4/3/23  
Voted on by House
5/2/23  
Out of Senate Committee
5/15/23  
Voted on by Senate
5/19/23  
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual net worth or wealth tax.

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas Senate Bill SB10

Filed
3/10/23  
Out of Senate Committee
3/27/23  
Voted on by Senate
3/29/23  
Out of House Committee
4/21/23  
Voted on by House
5/1/23  
Governor Action
6/14/23  
Relating to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1104

Filed
2/22/23  
Out of Senate Committee
3/23/23  
Voted on by Senate
3/28/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1178

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to health benefit coverage for general anesthesia in connection with certain pediatric dental services.
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Texas Senate Bill SB13

Filed
3/9/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/11/23  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1320

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to state agency review of adopted rules.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1321

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of certain transactions involving tubular steel used in the oil and gas industry.

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas Senate Bill SB1089

Filed
2/22/23  
Out of Senate Committee
3/21/23  
Voted on by Senate
3/28/23  
Out of House Committee
5/11/23  
Voted on by House
5/18/23  
Governor Action
6/2/23  
Relating to repealing the ability to declare certain unopposed candidates for office as elected.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1282

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mental Health Care Enterprise Fund and the granting of license reciprocity to certain mental health professionals.
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Texas Senate Bill SB130

Filed
11/14/22  
Out of Senate Committee
3/27/23  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1396

Filed
3/1/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/12/23  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.