Legislation authored by Phil Stephenson

Includes legislation with Phil Stephenson as the primary author for the 83rd through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
HB 248	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 281	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
HB 283	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
HB 288	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
HB 577	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to establishing a joint interim committee to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 1059	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain.
HB 1270	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the practice of chiropractic.
HB 1839	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the age qualifications for a person elected or appointed to serve as a district judge.
HB 2148	Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to notification by the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of incidents of Naegleria fowleri.
HB 3097	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.
HB 4317	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
HB 4583	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 232; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
HB 4634	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 250; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4642	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 253; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4643	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to a study by the comptroller to implement a pilot program that establishes a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HCR 1	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
HCR 88	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Merle Reue Hudgins of Wharton on receiving the Yellow Rose of Texas Award.
HJR 19	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
HJR 155	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
87th 2nd Called Session
HCR 9	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the dedication of a Texas Historical Marker at the site of the Wharton Training School in Wharton.
86th Regular Session
HB 183	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to establishing a joint interim committee to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 191	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
HB 196	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to allowing justice and municipal courts to access the financial responsibility verification program.
HB 201	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board.
HB 486	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
HB 533	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
HB 587	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 71 in Wharton County as the Game Warden Justin Hurst Memorial Highway.
HB 681	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the inclusion of territory of a municipality in a county assistance district.
HB 1829	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 225; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
HB 2060	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 233; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 2733	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors.
HB 3422	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 231; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 3793	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
HB 3829	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
HB 4344	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to municipal solid waste management services contracts; limiting the amount of a fee.
HB 4371	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to digital currencies.
HB 4375	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the use of anti-theft electronic monitoring as a condition of community supervision or release on bond.
HB 4639	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 237; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4660	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 239; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4676	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4680	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Gateway Park Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4728	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 241; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4729	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 242; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4746	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Boling Municipal Water District.
HB 4747	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Boling Municipal Water District.
HCR 17	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
HJR 118	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
HJR 120	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
HR 194	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Wharton County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 651	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2019, as Jackson County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 676	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Texas Game Warden Justin Philip Hurst of El Campo.
85th Regular Session
HB 474	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District; authorizing fees.
HB 572	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
HB 756	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to restrictions on the name of a general-purpose political committee.
HB 835	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture.
HB 1166	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
HB 1221	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 90 Alternate as the Johnnie David Hutchins Memorial Highway.
HB 1303	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 71 in Wharton County as the Roy P. Benavidez Memorial Highway.
HB 1343	Last Action: Referred to Special Purpose Districts Caption: Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts.
HB 1416	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to authorizing public retirement systems to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing certain pension revenue enhancement strategies.
HB 2212	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to weight limitations for natural gas motor vehicles.
HB 2517	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a prohibition of the land application of grit or grease trap waste.
HB 2647	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorized investments of public funds.
HB 2648	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to including the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks as authorized investments for a governmental entity.
HB 2928	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to including the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks as authorized investments for a governmental entity and the requirements for certificates of deposit or share certificates held as authorized investments for a governmental entity.
HB 3206	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board.
HB 4169	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Route 59 in Wharton County.
HB 4175	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Route 59 in Jackson County.
HB 4269	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 59 in Jackson County as the State Trooper Bill Davidson Memorial Highway.
HCR 38	Last Action: Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Caption: Urging Congress to abolish the current income-based system of taxation.
HCR 39	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
HCR 74	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Paying tribute to the sacrifice of U.S. Navy Seaman Johnnie David Hutchins during World War II and honoring his family.
HCR 76	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Paying tribute to the life of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Roy Perez Benavidez.
HCR 79	Last Action: Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Caption: Urging Congress to abolish the current income based system of taxation.
HR 709	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2017, as Wharton County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 813	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 14, 2017, as Jackson County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 2245	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Texas State Trooper Bill Davidson.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 101	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing public retirement systems to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing certain pension revenue enhancement strategies.
HB 103	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
84th Regular Session
HB 220	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to restrictions on the name of a general-purpose political committee; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 221	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a campaign treasurer of a general-purpose political committee.
HB 292	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions.
HB 472	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture.
HB 481	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 1301 in Wharton County as the Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña Memorial Highway.
HB 1707	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the methods by which a political subdivision may submit contributions to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
HB 1708	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain students enrolled in fire science courses at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1725	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the composition of local boards of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System.
HB 2530	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the Wharton County child support office.
HB 2548	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
HB 2676	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
HB 2730	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District; authorizing fees.
HB 2877	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2911	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to establishment of statewide and local emergency communications grant programs and financing of state emergency communications.
HB 2972	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Caption: Relating to notice concerning the availability to persons who transport agricultural products of an overweight vehicle permit.
HB 3397	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to water intake requirements for the Lower Colorado River Authority.
HB 3399	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to franchise tax payments and reports.
HB 3408	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to posting certain municipal financial information on the Internet.
HB 3858	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 3890	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibiting benefits for same-sex spouses under a public retirement system.
HB 4141	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 191; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 4196	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 65 of Fort Bend County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds payable from taxes.
HCR 27	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Urging the U.S. Congress to abolish the current income-based system of taxation and to enact a national retail sales tax, and urging repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment.
HCR 30	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
HR 96	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the posthumous presentation of the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña of Newgulf.
HR 577	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2015, as Wharton County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 759	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jerome Barta of Bonus on his 100th birthday.
HR 1832	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 21, 2015, as Jackson County Day at the State Capitol.
83rd Regular Session
HB 1256	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the donation of office space owned by a legislator or a legislator's business for use as the legislator's district office.
HB 1257	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to restrictions on the use of commercial social networking sites by sex offenders; imposing a criminal penalty.
HB 1331	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain complaints to and investigations by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
HB 1756	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the peer review program for certified public accountants and certified public accountancy firms.
HB 1757	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
HB 1890	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain contracts between the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association or the Texas Public Finance Authority and a financial advisor or investment banking services provider.
HB 2181	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions.
HB 2633	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations.
HB 3864	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 184; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 3954	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation and the powers and duties of certain special districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
HCR 58	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings as well as displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
HR 399	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the El Campo High School football team on its successful 2012 season and its appearance in the UIL 3A Division 1 state championship game.
HR 601	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant James Calfee and commemorating his posthumous receipt of the Silver Star.
HR 940	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming citizens of Wharton County to the State Capitol.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HR 16	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Christopher "Hoss" Earl Ullrich Linzza of El Campo.