Legislation authored by Joe Crabb

Includes legislation with Joe Crabb as the primary author for the 73rd through 81st Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

81st Regular Session
HB 1415	Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs Caption: Relating to the design and issuance of license plates for United States paratroopers.
HR 1428	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Timothy Abernathy of the Houston Police Department.
HR 1429	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Agent Julio Enrique Baray of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
HR 1430	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Lisa Renee Beaulieu of the Beaumont Police Department.
HR 1431	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Trooper James Scott Burns of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HR 1432	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Susan Louise Canfield of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HR 1433	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Caran Rene Coward of the Livingston Police Department.
HR 1434	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Robert Anthony Davis of the San Antonio Police Department.
HR 1435	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Everett William Dennis of the Carthage Police Department.
HR 1436	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Andrew Albert Esparza of the Irving Police Department.
HR 1437	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Corporal John Scott Gardner of the Odessa Police Department.
HR 1439	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Gary Gryder of the Houston Police Department.
HR 1440	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Deputy Sheriff Paul Steven Habelt of the Henderson County Sheriff's Department.
HR 1441	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Dayle Weston Hardy of the Plano Police Department.
HR 1442	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Trooper Todd Dylan Holmes of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
HR 1443	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Game Warden Justin Philip Hurst of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
HR 1444	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Corporal Arlie Miller Jones of the Odessa Police Department.
HR 1445	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Detective Tommy L. Keen of the Harris County Sheriff's Department.
HR 1446	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Sheriff Steven Brent Lee of the Trinity County Sheriff's Department.
HR 1447	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Senior Corporal Victor Antonio Lozada, Sr., of the Dallas Police Department.
HR 1448	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Corporal Abel Renteria Marquez of the Odessa Police Department.
HR 1449	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Jeffrey Howard McCoy of the Abilene Police Department.
HR 1450	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Detective Mario Moreno of the San Antonio Police Department.
HR 1451	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Senior Corporal Mark Timothy Nix of the Dallas Police Department.
HR 1452	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Deputy Constable Jason Patrick Norling of the Harris County Constable's Office.
HR 1453	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Deputy Sheriff Tony Price Ogburn of the Henderson County Sheriff's Department.
HR 1454	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Deputy Sheriff Michael Stephan Page of the Bowie County Sheriff's Department.
HR 1455	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Game Warden Teyran Micah Patterson of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
HR 1456	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer James Arnold Saavedra of the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department.
HR 1457	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Investigator Dale Clint Sherrill of the Marion County Sheriff's Department.
HR 1458	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Sergeant Barbara Jean Shumate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HR 1459	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Mark Simmons of the Amarillo Police Department.
HR 1460	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Agent Robert Fleck Smith of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
HR 1461	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Matthew Barret Thebeau of the Corpus Christi Police Department.
HR 1462	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Corporal Harry Thielepape of the Harris County Constable's Office.
HR 1463	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Agent Clinton Brady Thrasher of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
HR 1464	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Game Warden George Harold Whatley of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
HR 1465	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Deputy Sheriff Alfred Otto Fischer of the Comal County Sheriff's Department.
HR 2435	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Deputy U.S. Marshal George Wise.
80th Regular Session
HB 2180	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by illegal aliens and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens suspected of committing criminal offenses.
HB 2181	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a late fee charged in connection with the inspection of a vehicle with an invalid inspection certificate.
HB 2182	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of fireworks by certain populous counties; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 2862	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to requiring a distinctive symbol or marking on the driver's license issued to a person convicted a second or subsequent time of certain intoxication offenses.
HR 125	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Luke Carney Yepsen of Kingwood.
HR 2353	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant William B. Meeuwsen of Kingwood.
79th Regular Session
HB 1076	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to waiving hunting and fishing license fees for certain military personnel.
HB 1077	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/05 Caption: Relating to the composition of certain courts of appeals districts and to the assignment and transfer of cases in certain courts of appeals districts.
HB 1923	Last Action: Referred to Regulated Industries Caption: Relating to nondiscriminatory and competitively neutral treatment of operators of competitive broadband networks by municipalities.
HCR 88	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Urging the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, as necessary, to develop rules relating to the random assignment to courts of appeals of cases pending or on appeal from counties with overlapping appellate jurisdictions and relating to determining the court of appeals precedent applicable in such randomly assigned cases.
HR 1254	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Kingwood Mustangs boys' basketball team for winning the 2005 UIL 5A state championship.
HR 1255	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Kingwood High School girls' cross-country team on winning the UIL 5A State Championship.
HR 1256	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Kingwood High School boys' swim team on winning the UIL 5A state championship.
HR 1257	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Leadership Officers Training Corps at Alice Johnson Junior High School in Channelview for its efforts to help its members develop strong leadership skills, good study habits, and self-confidence.
79th 1st Called Session
HR 97	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Kingwood High School baseball team on winning the Class 5A state championship title.
79th 3rd Called Session
HR 445	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Expressing support for the enforcement of current immigration laws.
78th Regular Session
HB 1121	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the form of examination of a child in a criminal or civil proceeding.
HB 1122	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to the admissibility in a civil action of certain communications of sympathy.
HB 2760	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the elimination of the 334th Judicial District in Harris County.
HB 2761	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the disannexation of certain areas annexed on or after December 1, 1996, by certain municipalities.
HB 3397	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to disposal of an exhibit in a capital case.
HB 3398	Last Action: Placed on Major State Calendar Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.
78th 1st Called Session
HB 3	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.
78th 2nd Called Session
HB 1	Last Action: Reported engrossed Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 3	Last Action: Effective on 91st day -- 1/11/04 Caption: Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas.
HR 43	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Including congressional redistricting testimony, debate, remarks, and other information from previous sessions in the legislative history of H.B. 3.
HR 267	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Airman Joshua Salazar of Channelview.
77th Regular Session
HB 1167	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the form of examination of a child in a criminal or civil proceeding.
HB 1565	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the admission of top high school graduates to general academic teaching institutions.
HB 2215	Last Action: Posting rule suspended Caption: Relating to the disannexation of certain areas by certain municipalities.
HCR 119	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Supporting the continued search for missing United States military personnel and civilians.
HR 197	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In honor of Creekwood Middle School's 20th anniversary.
HR 420	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kingwood High School for its achievements during the past two school years.
76th Regular Session
HB 1162	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the authority of a judge to require certain public notice as a condition of community supervision.
HB 1163	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the reduction or termination of a period of community supervision.
HB 1200	Last Action: Tagged in committee Caption: Relating to the disannexation of certain areas annexed on or after December 1, 1996, by certain municipalities.
HB 1334	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to voter approval of annexations proposed by certain municipalities.
HB 2230	Last Action: Subcommittee members named Caption: Relating to a uniform jury summons.
HB 2231	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a rail car.
HB 3010	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the effect of a municipal annexation on a school district located in an annexed area.
75th Regular Session
HB 667	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the right of voters in a municipality to participate in municipal elections.
HB 751	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the disannexation of certain areas annexed on or after December 1, 1996, by certain municipalities.
HB 1727	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to annexations by a municipality.
HB 2897	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a rail car.
HB 2898	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the number of members on the board of certain metropolitan transit authorities.
HB 2899	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the development of information to identify missing children or persons.
HB 2900	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality and a county to regulate the subdivision of land in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.
HCR 144	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Creating a special committee to designate Texas State Artists.
HR 510	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Reverend Robert E. "Bob" Hayes, Jr., for his Christian service.
HR 829	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Midshipman David A. Benham on his receipt of the Citation and Medal Award.
HR 1017	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Reverend John E. Birkelbach for his outstanding service to the Christian ministry.
HR 1022	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Norman Hall on his retirement as superintendent of schools with the Huffman Independent School District.
74th Regular Session
HB 1353	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the bonding or insurance requirements of a political subdivision for the issuance of certain plumbing permits.
HB 1754	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the authority to grant a waiver of the 72-hour waiting period for issuance of a marriage license.
HB 2669	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the regulation by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners of certain physicians located in other jurisdictions who perform acts constituting the practice of medicine in this state.
HB 2670	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the provision of certain workers' compensation coverage to certain local government employees.
HCR 88	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating W. M. Dewey and Son, Inc., on its 100th anniversary.
HCR 201	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Mayor Haden Edwards McKay, M.D., of Humble.
HCR 224	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Kingwood High School for its athletic championships.
HR 204	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Kingwood High School boys' cross-country team.
HR 205	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Kingwood High School girls' cross-country team.
HR 420	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Margaret Ruth Berry Ashe on her 90th birthday.
HR 634	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lieutenant Will Pettis on his retirement from the Humble Police Department.
HR 822	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Kingwood High School girls' soccer team.
HR 1097	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Kingwood High School girls' golf team for winning the state championship.
73rd Regular Session
HB 2050	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to the administration and collection of municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
HB 2193	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to claims for unemployment compensation benefits and to the wage credits used to compute eligibility for those benefits.
HB 2609	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to clarification of the composition of a political party's county executive committee.
HCM 110	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Recognizing Family Outreach Clear Lake/Bay Area, Inc.
HCM 115	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Kingwood High School Varsity Boys Swim Team on their state championship.
HCM 208	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Coach Helen Doyle and the Kingwood Middle School "The Dinosaurs" team on winning the Odyssey of the Mind state competition.
HCM 215	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Coach Merry Lobrecht and Kingwood High School "Old Man & the Sea Analogy" team on winning the Odyssey of the Mind state competition in Division II.
HCM 216	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Coach Vici Ballard and the Kingwood High School Girls Gymnastics Team on capturing their fourth straight state championship at the UIL state meet.
HCM 217	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Coach Juergen Achtermann and the Humble High School Boys Gymnastics Team on capturing the state championship at the UIL state meet.
HCM 691	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Commending Principal Martha Daniel on her retirement as principal of state and national award-winning Armand Bayou Elementary.
HCM 1026	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Commending Reverend Nell R. Linebarger for being ordained an Elder in the United Methodist Church.
HCM 1149	Last Action: Adopted Caption: Congratulating Andy T. Hu for being one of five Texans and one of one hundred forty-one students nationwide to be named a Presidential Scholar.
HJR 61	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a personal income tax.
HR 419	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Haden Edwards McKay III, as a recipient of the Dr. Nathan Davis Award and on the occasion of his 85th birthday.