Legislation authored by Rick Noriega

Includes legislation with Rick Noriega as the primary author for the 76th through 80th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

80th Regular Session
HB 558	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location.
HB 559	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to a request for a public hearing before requiring the abatement of certain nuisances.
HB 560	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the method of providing notice in the enforcement of certain municipal ordinances involving substandard buildings.
HB 561	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to notice procedures for abatement of certain nuisances.
HB 562	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to eligibility of a municipality or county for a federal grant to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
HB 563	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to municipal and county eligibility for federal grants related to commercial motor vehicle safety.
HB 711	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to protecting certain members of the Texas National Guard from exposure to depleted uranium.
HB 712	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the residency requirements for tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents.
HB 1238	Last Action: Co-sponsor authorized Caption: Relating to the operation of a student health center at an institution of higher education.
HB 1445	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from tuition and mandatory fees for certain members of the Texas National Guard.
HB 1641	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to reimbursement for health care services provided at certain times to persons enrolled in the Medicaid managed care program.
HB 1770	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to housing and medical care for pregnant inmates, or female inmates who have an infant, confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 2129	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to abolishing the Texas Military Facilities Commission and transferring its functions to the adjutant general.
HB 2130	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain members of the armed forces.
HB 2131	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to service and disability retirement benefits and death benefits for rescue specialists.
HB 2293	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to a requirement that state agencies purchase low-emissions vehicles as a minimum percentage of their vehicles purchased.
HB 2545	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to an air permits database created and maintained by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 2546	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the sale of ammonium nitrate; creating an offense.
HB 2584	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to payment for health care services provided to a Medicaid recipient under a managed care plan; providing a penalty.
HB 2642	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to fence-line monitoring programs for the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
HB 2773	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to motor vehicle title service licenses.
HB 3117	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the use of effects screening levels in controlling emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
HB 3156	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to an air pollutant watch list to aid in controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
HB 3157	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to public meetings held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in geographic areas listed on the commission's air pollutant watch list.
HB 3294	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the penalties for the offense of criminal trespass.
HB 3500	Last Action: Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel Caption: Relating to the position of director of homeland security.
HB 3501	Last Action: Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel Caption: Relating to the position of director of homeland security.
HB 3621	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to dropout rates in public schools.
HCR 51	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Urging Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset provision and the Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act.
HCR 98	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of James DeAnda of Houston, retired chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
HCR 142	Last Action: Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel Caption: Honoring members of the National Guard for their participation in Operation Jump Start.
HCR 211	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Art Briles, head coach of the University of Houston football team, for his achievements.
HCR 256	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recalling S.B. No. 903 from the senate for further consideration.
HR 58	Last Action: Filed Caption: Commending agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for participating in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
HR 286	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James DeAnda of Houston, retired chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
HR 399	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Roy Barbosa of Houston.
HR 400	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring agents of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for participating in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston in September 2005.
HR 407	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating journalist Elma Barrera of Houston on being named Woman of the Year by the Houston Chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
HR 457	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Claude Richard and Lillian Elise Hazel of Houston on their 51st wedding anniversary.
HR 781	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 26, 2007, as Flag of Our Fathers Day.
HR 784	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jason and Sarah Husbands on the birth of their twins, Logan Anthony and Madeline Elise Husbands.
HR 1495	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Graciela G. Saenz of Houston for being named one of the 2007 Sor Juana Women of Achievement.
HR 1682	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dominion Exploration & Production for its volunteer work at the Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center in Houston.
HR 1875	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the members of B Company, 490 Civil Affairs Battalion, on their receipt of a Valorous Unit Award for their service in Iraq.
HR 1876	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston.
HR 1979	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Hispanic Caucus of Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 341 on the 25th anniversary of its founding.
HR 2279	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Ivica Jerak of Houston.
HR 2280	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Michael T. Robertson of Houston.
HR 2281	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Terrence D. Dunn of Houston.
HR 2282	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Alberto Virrueta Sanchez of Houston.
HR 2283	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant William D. Richardson of Houston.
HR 2284	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Timothy J. Roark of Houston.
HR 2479	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Timur Tsend and Laura DeLeon on their wedding.
HR 2613	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lieutenant Colonel William M. Pina on his retirement from the Texas Army National Guard.
HR 2614	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Gary Walston on his retirement from the Texas ESGR program.
HR 2902	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of M. Sara Garza of Houston.
HR 2946	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sylvia Rodriguez for her service to her community and state.
HR 2947	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Arthur A. Valdez of Houston on his retirement from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
79th 3rd Called Session
HCR 49	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of James Richard LaVois of Houston.
HR 168	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Alicia Ybarra and Reynaldo Nino of Houston on their 50th wedding anniversary.
HR 713	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Alejandro Barbosa on his graduation from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
78th Regular Session
HB 322	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of sick and annual leave benefits by a state employee who sustains a compensable injury.
HB 414	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the appointment of a special prosecutor in certain criminal proceedings in which the defendant is a peace officer.
HB 416	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a natural disaster.
HB 525	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to providing health care services without regard to a person's immigration status.
HB 597	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the ineligibility of an individual who serves on the board of trustees of a school district to serve on the board of directors of the district.
HB 602	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle title service.
HB 603	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the regulation of crematories, cemeteries, and funeral homes; providing a penalty.
HB 642	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the dropout count and dropout rate of students in public schools.
HB 800	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the qualifications for appointment as adjutant general.
HB 1012	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a report by the board of trustees of a school district concerning certain transportation projects near schools in the district.
HB 1040	Last Action: Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal Caption: Relating to emergency medication kits maintained for a veterans home.
HB 1041	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to a peace officer employed in the field of private security.
HB 1162	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of tattoo studios; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1296	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to small business development programs of navigation districts and port authorities.
HB 1772	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the operation of remote control locomotives.
HB 2380	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the subpoena authority of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
HB 2381	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain extra job coordinators by the Texas Commission on Private Security.
HB 2400	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to military leave and military leave time accounts for certain municipal fire fighters and police officers.
HB 3447	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to port control of vehicle emissions.
HB 3448	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the transport of intermodal containers.
HB 3449	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
HB 3450	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inspection of trailers designed to carry intermodal freight containers.
HB 3451	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists.
HCR 156	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Memorializing congress to enact the Citizenship For America's Troops Act to allow citizenship through service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
HR 72	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring American veterans of the 1968 Tet Offensive on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of that assault.
HR 217	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sylvia Ramos of Houston for her contributions to higher education in the Lone Star State.
HR 601	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Raul "Roy" Nunez of Houston.
HR 621	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Maximiliano Villagomez of Houston on his 92nd birthday.
HR 893	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ronald Pointer of Seabrook on his 60th birthday.
HR 1089	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jose A. Guerrero on his graduation from the University of Houston.
HR 1205	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating Armed Forces Day, May 17, 2003.
HR 1372	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Houston East End Lions Club on its 75th anniversary.
HR 1512	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rosalba Y. Castillo on her graduation from Milby High School in Houston.
HR 1513	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Maricela L. Hinojosa of Humble on being named 2003 Special Education Teacher of the Year for the East District of the Houston I.S.D.
HR 1514	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Angelica Gonzalez, 2003 teacher of the year for the East District of Houston Independent School District.
HR 1515	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ponce Cruz Flores of Houston.
HR 1653	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the grand opening of Victoria Park in Houston.
HR 2021	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the members of the University of Houston baseball team on winning the 2003 NCAA Regional Championship at College Station.
78th 3rd Called Session
HB 74	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to eligibility to receive a TEXAS grant.
HB 75	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the dropout count and dropout rate of public school students.
77th Regular Session
HB 546	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to judicial training.
HB 547	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the languages in which the Department of Public Safety provides certain public notice regarding sex offenders.
HB 564	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to sunset review of the Port of Houston Authority.
HB 738	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the statute of limitations for a felony involving leaving the scene of an accident.
HB 818	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the minimum staffing for certain fire apparatus in certain fire departments.
HB 901	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to qualify as residents of this state for purposes of higher education tuition or to pay tuition at the rate provided for residents of this state.
HB 902	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance to certain grandparents.
HB 903	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to requiring that the Texas Transportation Commission meet with transportation officials of bordering states of the United Mexican States to discuss transportation and infrastructure issues.
HB 904	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to a border corridor transportation plan.
HB 926	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to local control of police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.
HB 1354	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to requiring certain defendants in municipal or justice courts to make payments to a crime stoppers organization.
HB 1403	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to qualify as residents of this state for purposes of higher education tuition or to pay tuition at the rate provided to residents of this state.
HB 2124	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the consolidated registration of certain fleets of motor vehicles.
HB 2341	Last Action: Tabled in committee Caption: Relating to legislative leave for certain sheriff's department employees.
HB 2418	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the registration period for certain motor vehicles.
HB 2573	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to advertising effecting a port authority.
HB 2719	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of obsolete bridges, tunnels, and causeways to create artificial reefs.
HB 2720	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to local control of county law enforcement employment matters in certain counties.
HB 2786	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to assist the Texas National Guard in the implementation of certain youth job-training and mentoring programs.
HB 3129	Last Action: Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel. Caption: Relating to the qualifications for appointment as the adjutant general.
HB 3460	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 225 between Houston and La Porte as the Juan N. Seguin Memorial Highway.
HCR 9	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Requesting the Texas Department of Transportation to collaborate with Mexico to develop and implement an electronic check and clearance system at border crossings in Mexico, including weigh-in motion technology.
HCR 10	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Requesting TxDOT to assist the federal government to establish DCLs at the Texas-Mexico border crossings in order to facilitate cross-border employment, and the free movement of people and goods.
HCR 209	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring the 49th Armored Division of the Texas National Guard for its impressive peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia.
HJR 24	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the number of county commissioners in Harris County.
HR 172	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 13, 2001, as East End Day at the State Capitol.
HR 597	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Empowering Teen Leaders and Community Teen Leaders for their many civic contributions.
HR 616	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring members of the Milby High School Student Council for their valuable efforts in enrolling families in the Children's Health Insurance Program.
HR 730	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Thomas Edison Middle School on its 75th anniversary.
HR 731	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jim Fonteno for his outstanding service as Harris County commissioner of Precinct 2.
HR 748	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the contributions of the Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center in Houston.
HR 749	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Engilberto Javier Ramos of Houston.
HR 750	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 49th Armored Division of the Texas National Guard for its impressive peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia.
HR 816	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 49th Armored Division of the Texas National Guard for its impressive peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia.
HR 1022	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Milby High School of Houston on its 75th anniversary.
HR 1064	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Gene Garison for his service as a Pasadena city councilman.
76th Regular Session
HB 656	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the penalty for sale or delivery of a substance containing a volatile chemical to a minor.
HB 922	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Greater East End Management District; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes.
HB 1744	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to additional equipment requirements for school buses.
HB 1788	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to firemen enrolled in fire science courses.
HB 2228	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to eligibility of certain fire fighters for Dispatcher promotional examinations.
HB 2229	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to reimbursement of public safety employees for work-related exposure to contagious disease or hazardous materials.
HB 2260	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to contracts for the replacement or repair of public school equipment or public school facilities.
HB 3520	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to funds used by the Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
HB 3521	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to motor vehicle title services; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 3522	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to a mandatory limitation on premium increases for certain policyholders who are 65 years of age or older.
HB 3523	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the licensure of physicians.
HB 3524	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to providing supplemental financial assistance and services to certain grandparents.
HCR 111	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Naming the state building at 5425 Polk Avenue in Houston the Elias Ramirez Building.
HR 84	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dorothy Barker for more than 50 years of service with the Communications Workers of America.
HR 88	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 49th Armored Division of the Army National Guard.
HR 115	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sergeant Major Wilbert Lewis Jenkins on his retirement from the Texas Army National Guard.
HR 191	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the League of United Latin American Citizens and declaring February 14-20, 1999, as National LULAC Week in Texas.
HR 278	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Travis B. Olson for his athletic achievements.
HR 351	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of MaryLou Trevino-Lopez.
HR 472	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Old Timers Club of Houston.
HR 594	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Houston Light Guard's 126th reunion.
HR 791	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joseph Edward Berezoski on the occasion of his First Holy Communion.
HR 792	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Luke Philip Olson on the occasion of his baptism.
HR 793	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 80th birthday of Dixie Earlene Kirkpatrick Sullivan of Houston.
HR 845	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Ripley Community Health Center and the upcoming opening of the Gulfgate Community Health Center.
HR 857	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ann Mulholland Collum for her many years of service to Texas education.
HR 915	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Houston journalist Sylvan Rodriguez.
HR 1023	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ryan Gabriel Smith of Austin.
HR 1208	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Colleen Wooten Jenkins as she retires from Reliant Energy.
HR 1236	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1423.