Texas State Senator
Paul Bettencourt 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S. - Authored & Sponsored Legislation
Legislative Session
Co-Author of Legislation
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Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.
Texas Senate Bill SB1
Filed
10/9/23
Out of Senate Committee
10/10/23
Voted on by Senate
10/12/23
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
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Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.
Texas Senate Bill SB11
Filed
10/5/23
Out of Senate Committee
10/11/23
Voted on by Senate
10/12/23
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
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Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.
Texas Senate Bill SB2
Filed
10/9/23
Out of Senate Committee
10/10/23
Voted on by Senate
10/12/23
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.
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Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.
Texas Senate Bill SB4
Filed
10/9/23
Out of Senate Committee
10/11/23
Voted on by Senate
10/12/23
Out of House Committee
10/23/23
Voted on by House
10/26/23
Governor Action
11/21/23
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
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Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.
Texas Senate Bill SB6
Filed
10/25/23
Out of Senate Committee
10/30/23
Voted on by Senate
10/31/23
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to an appropriation for border security.
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Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.
Texas Senate Bill SB7
Filed
10/9/23
Out of Senate Committee
10/10/23
Voted on by Senate
10/12/23
Out of House Committee
10/23/23
Voted on by House
10/26/23
Governor Action
11/10/23
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Primary Author of Legislation
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Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.
Texas Senate Bill SR2
Recognizing Israel's right to use decisive force in defending its citizens and reaffirming Texas' support for Israel.
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Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.
Texas Senate Bill SR72
In memory of Barbara Jean York Hancock.