Texas State Senator

Lois Kolkhorst 2023 - 88th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 10)

Legislative Session

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1571

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to complaints filed by a school district regarding the offense of contributing to truancy by a parent.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1607

Filed
3/6/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/17/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/27/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to prohibiting the imposition of a monetary fine or penalty for a violation of a money services business's terms of service agreement; providing a civil penalty.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1620

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of unlawfully entering the United States, unlawfully bypassing certain law enforcement checkpoints, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1621

Filed
3/6/23  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1622

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B causing death; creating a criminal offense.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1629

Filed
3/6/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/17/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/20/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the regulation of certain nursing facilities, including licensing requirements and Medicaid participation requirements.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1654

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electronics-enabled implements of agriculture.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1698

Filed
3/7/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/17/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/19/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB17

Filed
3/10/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/12/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/19/23  
Out of House Committee
5/15/23  
Voted on by House
5/22/23  
Governor Action
6/17/23  
Relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public institutions of higher education.

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1600

Filed
3/3/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/6/23  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to a person submitting proof of citizenship to verify eligibility to vote in Texas.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1602

Filed
3/3/23  
Out of Senate Committee
3/22/23  
Voted on by Senate
3/29/23  
Out of House Committee
5/9/23  
Voted on by House
5/16/23  
Governor Action
5/29/23  
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB163

Filed
11/14/22  
Out of Senate Committee
4/6/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/20/23  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB164

Filed
11/14/22  
Out of Senate Committee
4/6/23  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the display of the national motto and the founding documents of the United States in public schools and the inclusion of an elective course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high school students.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1648

Filed
3/6/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/18/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/20/23  
Out of House Committee
5/9/23  
Voted on by House
5/16/23  
Governor Action
5/29/23  
Relating to the centennial parks conservation fund.
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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1710

Filed
3/7/23  
Out of Senate Committee
4/6/23  
Voted on by Senate
4/19/23  
Out of House Committee
5/16/23  
Voted on by House
5/19/23  
Governor Action
6/18/23  
Relating to the universal service fund.