Legislation authored by Ray Keller

Includes legislation with Ray Keller as the primary author for the 66th through 69th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

69th Regular Session
HB 76	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the application of certain provisions of the State Purchasing and General Services Act to construction projects requested by the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 77	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the standards of conduct and financial disclosure requirements for certain public servants, a requirement that persons bidding on state contracts disclose conflicts of interest, the punishment for the offense of official misconduct, and the creation of the offense of conflict of interest.
HB 78	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to municipal regulation of private clubs in dry areas.
HB 109	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the payment by the state of certain expenses arising from the prosecution of an inmate of the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 148	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to venue in the criminal prosecution of state employees and officers charged with offenses involving abuse of office.
HB 279	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in s/c Caption: Relating to the rights of crime victims and the close relatives of deceased victims and the effect of those rights on the availability of bail and release to parole for defendants.
HB 326	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Resources Caption: Relating to the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology by certain persons with speech, voice, language, or hearing disorders.
HB 344	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; providing penalties.
HB 362	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the funding of schools operated in facilities of the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 363	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to a requirement that a prosecuting attorney consult the victim or victim's family before making a plea bargain agreement.
HB 364	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the prohibition of emoluments as a form of compensation for employees of the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 365	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the legal representation of an inmate of the Texas Department of Corrections by a member of the Texas Board of Corrections in a civil, criminal, or administrative matter; providing a penalty.
HB 404	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the sentencing of a defendant who commits an offense while an inmate in the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 670	Last Action: Laid on table subj. to call in comm. Caption: Relating to certain exceptions from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
HB 674	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to a property tax exemption for certain property of a religious organization.
HB 676	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to special license plates for active or retired members of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, or Texas State Guard.
HB 677	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the payment of hazardous duty pay and longevity pay to law enforcement and certain other employees of various state agencies.
HB 703	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain inmates of the Texas Department of Corrections to participate in the pre-parole transfer program.
HB 787	Last Action: Referred to Financial Institutions Caption: Relating to the sale of prepaid funeral services or merchandise; providing a penalty.
HB 861	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to the manner in which a prisoner is required to appear at a hearing to revoke parole or mandatory supervision.
HB 930	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of assault if the victim of the assault is a peace officer, jailer, or guard.
HB 966	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the punishment for the carrying of weapons and the possession, manufacture, transportation, repair, or sale of prohibited weapons by inmates in the department of corrections.
HB 1109	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to a requirement that the Board of Pardons and Paroles notify victims of offenses or their relatives before holding parole hearings for certain prisoners.
HB 1113	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to certain traffic offenses committed by persons at least 14 years of age and not more than 16 years of age.
HB 1263	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of certain direct sales agents.
HB 1359	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Relating to the procedure in certain eviction actions.
HB 1366	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to certain fees set by commissioners courts.
HB 1449	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a supplemental appropriation to the Texas Department of Corrections for security salaries.
HB 2182	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the regulation of real estate inspectors; providing a penalty.
HB 2183	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to certain fees set by commissioners courts.
HB 2184	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the dedication and allocation of certain state revenue for criminal justice and penitentiaries.
HB 2198	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and dissolution of and the annexation of territory to the Falcon's Lair Utility and Reclamation District, of Dallas County, Texas.
HCR 14	Last Action: Referred to Law Enforcement Caption: Directing the Texas Board of Corrections to undertake additional analysis of future funding needs of the Department of Corrections.
68th Regular Session
HB 92	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to sentencing alternatives for the offense of driving while intoxicated.
HB 93	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to the offenses of driving while intoxicated and driving under the influence of a controlled substance or drug.
HB 133	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to special license plates and reduced vehicle registration fees for members of the Texas National Guard.
HB 164	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the civil jurisdiction of county courts and justice courts.
HB 217	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
HB 299	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to classifying officers commissioned by private institutions of higher education as peace officer.
HB 300	Last Action: Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to a property tax exemption for religious organizations.
HB 619	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to handling charges to cover the cost of distribution of commodities and food stamps.
HB 671	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain sales of property by a school district through a coin-operated machine located in a public school.
HB 714	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to fees imposed by the Texas Department of Human Resources in connection with the licensing of child-care administrators.
HB 820	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners courts to set the amounts of certain fees.
HB 821	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary Caption: Relating to the protection of parental rights in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and in emergency procedures for the protection of a child.
HB 837	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to contributions to, and eligibility and amount of benefits from, the Texas County and District Retirement System.
HB 913	Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to the release of prisoners under extraordinary circumstances.
HB 963	Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to the compensation of a chief appraiser.
HB 1055	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the effect of confinement in another penal institution on the duration of a sentence to be served in the Texas Department of Corrections.
HB 1056	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to specific enforcement of agreements to arbitrate future disputes.
HB 1057	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Health Caption: Relating to the payment of attorney's fees by the State Board of Pharmacy in proceedings instituted to take disciplinary action against a licensee or applicant for a license.
HB 1089	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to pre-parole transfer of prisoners to community residential facilities.
HB 1107	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to the rules governing the collection of the gross receipts tax by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and refunds of gross receipts tax.
HB 1108	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the vacation time of jail personnel of certain county jails; providing a penalty.
HB 1109	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to positions exempt from civil service in the sheriff's departments in certain counties.
HB 1110	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Health Caption: Relating to the establishment and administration of local public health programs.
HB 1158	Last Action: Testimony Received Caption: Relating to cemetary perpetual care trust funds.
HB 1223	Last Action: See remarks Caption: Relating to disciplinary punishment for a minor offense committed by a member of the Texas military forces.
HB 1224	Last Action: See remarks Caption: Relating to compensation for a member, or the survivors of a member, of the Texas military forces if the member is killed or disabled while performing state military duty.
HB 1225	Last Action: See remarks Caption: Relating to discharge from the Texas military forces.
HB 1226	Last Action: See remarks Caption: Relating to awards, decorations, and medals for meritorious service presented to a member of the miltary forces.
HB 1227	Last Action: See remarks Caption: Relating to the law regulating enlistments and appointments in the Texas National Guard.
HB 1364	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Health Caption: Relating to telephonic prescriptions of dangerous drugs.
HB 1403	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to increasing penalties for taking redfish and speckled sea trout and for possessing and using certain nets.
HB 1520	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably without amendments Caption: Relating to an increase in the amount of certain fees in criminal cases.
HB 1545	Last Action: Coauthor authorized Caption: Relating to the licensing of certain agents of legal reserve life insurance companies.
HB 1546	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance Caption: Relating to a property tax exemption for religious organizations.
HB 1547	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to creation of a Criminal Justice Policy Council and its functions; the organization and functions of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the elimination of the Criminal Justice Division Advisory Board and the executive funding committee.
HB 1548	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the application of the motor vehicle sales tax to vehicles lost, stolen, destroyed, or repossessed and to refunds of certain taxes paid on those vehicles.
HB 1549	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to exempting ambulatory surgical centers from certificate of need requirements.
HB 1550	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to access by institutions of higher education to police records of certain applicants for employment.
HB 1738	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Retirement and Aging Caption: Relating to benefits from the Employees Retirement System of Texas for officers and employees of the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
HB 1739	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to letters of credit and certificates of deposit or savings furnished to secure payment of the gross receipts tax on mixed beverages.
HB 1740	Last Action: Placed on daily General State Calendar Caption: Relating to ownership requirements for pharmacies.
HB 1741	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to advertising regulations under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
HB 1902	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain peace officers from regulation under the Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies Act.
HB 2147	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to the collection of fees by the Texas Department of Health for public health services; giving the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Board of Health certain powers and duties.
HB 2186	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the use of firearms by private security officers.
HJR 88	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Finance Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt certain property of religious organizations from ad valorem taxation.
HR 487	Caption: Commending T. L. Austin, Jr.
68th 1st Called Session
HR 1	Caption: Congratulating George and Debbie Pierce.
67th Regular Session
HB 422	Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain educational facilities from licensing requirements for child-care facilities.
HB 489	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation Caption: Relating to special license plates and reduced vehicle registration fees for members of the Texas National Guard.
HB 490	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to exempting food sold for immediate consumption from the application of the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act.
HB 491	Last Action: Subcommittee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to court orders concerning the possession of a child alleged to be in danger.
HB 492	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to an exemption from the application of the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act of taxable items sold to or used by a chamber of commerce.
HB 632	Last Action: No action taken Caption: Relating to payment of court-appointed counsel by the state.
HB 633	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to a peace officers' duty to prevent offenses and injury to persons and property.
HB 634	Last Action: Reported from committee favorably with amendments Caption: Relating to the right of fire and police personnel to engage in certain political activities.
HB 635	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the allocation of revenue collected under the Local Sales and Use Tax Act.
HB 663	Last Action: Referred to Committee on State Affairs Caption: Relating to the failure of a member of the Texas National Guard to report for official functions.
HB 664	Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to residence requirements for the office of constable.
HB 982	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to county road administration in Dallas County.
HB 1027	Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to persons who perform inspections of real property amending The Real Estate License Act.
HB 1028	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the issuance of special over-sized or over-weight permits by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation authorizing the transportation of one or more portable building units over the state highways.
HB 1096	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to a practioner prescribing a controlled substance.
HB 1250	Last Action: Committee laid on table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain fees that may be charged by a county clerk or a clerk of a county court.
HB 1251	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the levying of county taxes.
HB 1252	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to classifying officers commissioned by private institutions of higher education as peace officers.
HB 1253	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to liability of officers for execution of a writ of a court.
HB 1254	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the qualifications for serving on the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 1255	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Higher Education Caption: Relating to institutions approved for participation in the tuition equalization grants program.
HB 1617	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to fees charged by sheriffs and constables.
HB 1618	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the definition of "mobile home" in the Texas Manufactured Housing Standards Act.
HB 1619	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health Services Caption: Relating to the payment of certain hospitals for the care of persons with end stage renal disease.
HB 1997	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to assaultive offenses.
HB 1998	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation Caption: Relating to mixed beverage gross receipts tax.
HB 1999	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the provision of health care to certain persons suffering from kidney disease.
HCR 165	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Requesting Health Facilities Commission to look favorably on appreciation for Midway Park Hospital in Lancaster, Texas.
66th Regular Session
HB 55	Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Agencies and Licensing Caption: Relating to the Administrative Reorganization of state government.
HB 114	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to primary elections and conventions held by political parties; changing the dates of the primaries and conventions and related actions; making procedural changes in addition to those necessitated by the change in dates; prescribing criminal penalties.
HB 463	Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement Caption: Relating to eligibility to take the bar exam.
HB 464	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to electioneering near a polling place.
HB 548	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to health services for persons with cystic fibrosis.
HB 607	Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement Caption: Relating to fees allowed to sheriffs and constables.
HB 721	Last Action: Considered by committee in public hearing Caption: Relating to the authorized manner of service of citation in a civil suit.
HB 722	Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . . Caption: Relating to persons authorized to serve process in criminal suits.
HB 924	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to practitioner prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance.
HB 941	Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in public hearing Caption: Relating to allocation of revenue collected under the Local Sales and Use Tax Act.
HB 1055	Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . . Caption: Relating to abolition of certain water control and improvement districts.
HB 1056	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to officers who may take possession of abandoned vehicles.
HB 1090	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the appointment and compensation of official court reporters in certain counties.
HB 1091	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to compensation for a transcripttion by a court reporter for an indigent defendant.
HB 1092	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the compensation of a court reporter when absent and replaced by a deputy reporter.
HB 1472	Last Action: Referred to Subcommittee on Military & Veterans Affairs Caption: Relating to the failure of members of the Texas National Guard to report for official functions; providing a penalty.
HB 1473	Last Action: Scheduled for future calendar placement Caption: Relating to written notice to other lienholders of sale of real property under deed of trust.
HB 1683	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation Caption: Relating to municipal regulation of private clubs in dry areas.
HB 1900	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Environmental Affairs Caption: Relating to the use or possession of a light by a person hunting a furbearing animals.