Legislation authored by Joe Heflin

Includes legislation with Joe Heflin as the primary author for the 80th through 81st Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

81st Regular Session
HB 117 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required.
HB 118 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the grounds for removal of a member of the board of directors of the Lynn County Hospital District.
HB 119 Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the terms of court for the 110th District Court.
HB 120 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a peace officer or a special investigator that includes an alternative to the officer's residence address.
HB 121 Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
Caption: Relating to the fee for issuance of specialty license plates to certain wounded peace officers and to the families of certain peace officers killed in the line of duty.
HB 200 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for public school principals.
HB 328 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to abolishing the office of inspector of hides and animals.
HB 382 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the towing of vehicles.
HB 383 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to county bail bond board meetings in certain counties.
HB 478 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to automated telephone solicitation containing political advertising; providing a civil penalty.
HB 479 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to additional sick leave for certain peace officers and corrections officers who work overtime.
HB 702 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of school districts in certain counties to enter into agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 1127 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement.
HB 1306 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to use unclaimed money for the benefit of the county.
HB 1923 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Irion County Water Conservation District.
HB 1924 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the performance of pharmacy services in certain rural areas.
HB 2335 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to fees charged for issuance by a state or local governmental entity of identification that may be presented to be accepted to vote.
HB 2378 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain juvenile probation officers to carry firearms.
HB 2613 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the allocation of gasoline tax to county roads.
HB 2614 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a county's general revenue levy for indigent health care.
HB 2615 Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Relating to a declaration of local disaster.
HB 2616 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to attorney fees in parent-child proceedings.
HB 2617 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to state financial assistance for maintenance, repair, or renovation of school district instructional facilities.
HB 2994 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Reagan Hospital District.
HB 2995 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the form and contents of a voter registration certificate.
HB 2996 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to voting outside the county of residence.
HB 2997 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the requirements for accepting a provisional ballot.
HB 3030 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for machinery and equipment used in an agricultural aircraft operation.
HB 3675 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
HB 3676 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
HB 3901 Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule
Caption: Relating to compensation for certain election officers.
HB 3902 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirements for accepting a special provisional ballot.
HB 4745 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the Lockney General Hospital District.
HB 4780 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to election and qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District.
HR 55 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the centennial of Wayland Baptist University in Plainview.
HR 144 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of NFL legend Samuel Adrian "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh of Rotan.
HR 504 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2009, as Cotton Day at the State Capitol.
HR 549 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 25, 2009, as Big Spring Area Day at the State Capitol.
HR 589 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the centennial of Abernathy in 2009.
HR 735 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Rosalie Freeman Birdsong of Plainview.
HR 2305 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Wesley Hunter of Lockney.
HR 2316 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Randell Olguin of Ralls.
HR 2339 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Conrad Alvarez of Big Spring.
80th Regular Session
HB 824 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to eligibility for and the administration of the child health plan program.
HB 1298 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the terms and election of the members of the board of directors of the Stonewall County Hospital District.
HB 1329 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Caption: Relating to the boundaries, powers, and governance of the Salt Fork Water Quality District.
HB 1631 Last Action: Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to abolishing the office of inspector of hides and animals.
HB 2019 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing bodies of municipalities.
HB 2222 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Food and Fibers Research Council.
HB 2227 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing the secretary of state to distribute state funds made available to reimburse political subdivisions for costs associated with a special constitutional amendment election.
HB 2777 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a tax credit for certain corporations obtaining coverage for their employees under a health benefit plan.
HB 3022 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to reimbursement by the state for attorney ad litem fees paid by counties in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 3209 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of bonds used for the payment of certain school facilities.
HB 3751 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the penalties for driving while a driver's license is invalid.
HJR 69 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the constitutional authority for the office of inspector of hides and animals.
HR 635 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2007, as Cotton Day at the State Capitol.
HR 636 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Garden City High School Lady Bearkats on participating in the Class A Division II Region II final state basketball tournament.
HR 686 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2007, as Big Spring Area Day at the State Capitol.
HR 724 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Doug Ryburn of Brownfield.
HR 725 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Garden City High School Bearkats on participating in the Class A Division II Region II final state basketball tournament.
HR 1659 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the city of Rotan on its centennial.
HR 1679 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the centennial of Post and Garza County on June 1, 2007.
HR 1693 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Plainview on the centennial of its founding.
HR 1795 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring UIL competitors and sponsors from Wellman-Union ISD.
HR 1824 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Honorable Giles W. Dalby on his retirement as Garza County Judge.
HR 1825 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Honorable William Hardin on his retirement as the county judge of Floyd County.
HR 2346 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Private First Class Kristian Menchaca of Houston.
HR 2347 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Robert J. Volker of Big Spring.
HR 2348 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Clinton T. Newman of Pleasanton.