Legislation authored by Philip Cortez

Includes legislation with Philip Cortez as the primary author for the 83rd through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System. Author information is not available for the 87th Legislature.

87th Regular Session
HB 249	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirements for an application for a low income housing tax credit allocation from the nonprofit set-aside.
HB 256	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to addressing workplace bullying in school districts.
HB 264	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 269	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing a fee.
HB 280	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to an action plan to expand telemedicine medical services and telehealth services and increase access to critical medical care and health care services in this state.
HB 286	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the eligibility for grants for alternative fueling facilities.
HB 290	Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the period of continuous eligibility and a periodic eligibility review for a child for Medicaid.
HB 294	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the financial audit of public institutions of higher education by the state auditor.
HB 409	Last Action: Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs Caption: Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks and certain hunting and fishing license fees for resident first responders.
HB 464	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
HB 663	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain at-risk developments to receive low income housing tax credits.
HB 677	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the administration of a medication, immunization, or vaccination by a pharmacist.
HB 678	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
HB 801	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to a certification program for assistance animals; authorizing fees; imposing a civil penalty.
HB 912	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal.
HB 1209	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to contracts authorizing the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
HB 1685	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the use of an electronic recording device to report proceedings before a municipal court of record for the City of San Antonio.
HB 1686	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the regulation of food production on single-family residential lots by a municipality or property owners' association.
HB 1859	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to a study on the interoperability needs and technology readiness of behavioral health service providers in this state.
HB 1861	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts.
HB 2027	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.
HB 2093	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to including certain licensed physician assistants in the definition of non-physician mental health professional for purposes of certain provisions applicable to non-physician mental health professionals.
HB 2331	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 2569	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the dates a retail fireworks permit holder may sell fireworks to the public.
HB 3546	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district.
HB 3562	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Public Health Crisis and Pandemic Council.
HB 3566	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.
HB 3621	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
HB 3689	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
HB 3951	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain tests to detect prostate cancer.
HB 3967	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to county authority to prohibit or restrict the sale of fireworks.
86th Regular Session
HB 340	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a minimum school recess period for certain public school students.
HB 341	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
HB 342	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to eligibility for the medical assistance program and enrollment in the child health plan program.
HB 387	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system.
HB 408	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the issuance of Army of Occupation Medal specialty license plates; providing an exemption from a fee.
HB 737	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing a fee.
HB 998	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Promise Scholarship Program for certain students at participating two-year public institutions of higher education.
HB 1351	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the United States armed forces and the state military forces.
HB 1354	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
HB 1782	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services, telehealth services, and interprofessional Internet consultations in this state.
HB 1823	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the reduction of school district property taxes as a result of the school facilities allotment.
HB 1825	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student.
HB 2119	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
HB 2332	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
HB 2414	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to participation by certain state employees in a default investment product under a deferred compensation plan.
HB 2479	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain procedures associated with voter approval of municipal annexation.
HB 2584	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
HB 2592	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to establishment of an employee grievance procedure for the Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 2640	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to political parties.
HB 3291	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the eligibility for grants for alternative fueling facilities.
HB 3403	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to addressing workplace bullying in school districts.
HB 3408	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the licensing and regulation of licensed professional counselor associates; requiring an occupational license.
HB 4256	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
HB 4260	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities.
85th Regular Session
HB 818	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct certain marriage ceremonies and collect a related fee; authorizing a fee.
HB 970	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
HB 974	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee; authorizing a fee.
HB 1245	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
HB 1408	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program.
HB 1414	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to voting procedures for certain federal postcard applicants and military personnel serving overseas.
HB 1583	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors on private school campuses and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
HB 1726	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; providing penalties; creating an offense.
HB 2074	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to specialty license plates issued for peace officers wounded or killed in the line of duty and eliminating the fee for the issuance of those plates.
HB 2143	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to protection for physician assistants who refuse to engage in certain conduct.
HB 2210	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to a college readiness memorandum of understanding between a school district and a public institution of higher education.
HB 2749	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the composition of the Port Authority Advisory Committee.
HB 2761	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects.
HB 2853	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers.
HB 3196	Last Action: Returned to Calendars Committee Caption: Relating to conciliation agreements under the Texas Fair Housing Act.
HB 3413	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program, including the funding of fueling stations from grants under that program.
HB 3416	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and county tax assessor-collector vehicle titling and registration duties and fees associated with those duties.
HB 3625	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to reciprocity standards for certain emergency medical services personnel who served in the United States military.
HB 3743	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
HB 3895	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
HB 4044	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the application of discipline to certain students with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder.
HB 4045	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the regulation and permitting of groundwater.
HB 4349	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of the Alamo Management District; providing authority to issue bonds.
HR 151	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the San Antonio-Greater Helotes Little League softball team on winning the 2016 Little League Softball World Series.
HR 1387	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Kelly Field in San Antonio.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 178	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
HR 376	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Dr. Pedro Reyes for his service as interim president of The University of Texas at San Antonio.
83rd Regular Session
HB 460	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee.
HB 551	Last Action: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Caption: Relating to the payment of tuition for public high school students who participate in college credit programs.
HB 654	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the ability of a tenant representative to serve as a commissioner of a local housing authority.
HB 655	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to exempting defense base development authorities from certain contracting requirements.
HB 656	Last Action: Referred to Economic & Small Business Development Caption: Relating to the application of the public and private facilities and infrastructure law to a defense base development authority.
HB 806	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
HB 1180	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to foster care placement decisions made by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 1589	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
HB 1590	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to an exemption from certain municipal and county solid waste disposal service requirements.
HB 1591	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to designation of certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles.
HB 1624	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the assumed name of a series limited liability company.
HB 1816	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to lighting requirements for drivers during motor vehicle stops.
HB 1914	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain required notices under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, including employer liability arising from failure to provide the notice.
HB 1915	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the adoption of an ethics policy by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
HB 1959	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the retirement of certain state debt.
HB 1960	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to reciprocity for emergency medical services personnel certification for certain United States military personnel.
HB 2070	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program for certain persons.
HB 2071	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the issuance by reciprocity of a license to practice medical physics to persons who hold a license from the United States armed forces.
HB 2135	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to waivers and grants of credit for the requirements to obtain certain private security licenses to individuals who hold security credentials from the United States armed forces.
HB 2374	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; creating an offense; providing penalties.
HB 2708	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the imposition of a tax on water consumption by certain residential water customers and the use of the revenue generated by the tax to finance water projects; providing for penalties; authorizing a fee.
HB 2709	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the establishment of a state plan for Streptococcus pneumoniae education and prevention.
HB 2891	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to duties of the comptroller's office regarding state-owned intellectual property and commercial equity.
HB 2943	Last Action: Referred to Economic & Small Business Development Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities of entities in the aerospace industry.
HB 3211	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas.
HB 3261	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
HB 3430	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the requirements and protocols for the use of nighttime triage equipment by emergency medical services personnel.
HR 510	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending ChildSafe of San Antonio for its efforts to protect the children of Bexar County.
HR 756	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 12, 2013, as Alamo Area Council of Governments Day at the State Capitol.
HR 987	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency amend its financial threshold criteria for providing disaster aid to allow assistance to communities whose average property value is lower than the applicable local county or city average.
HR 1900	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Magdalen Wiatrek of Kenedy on her 100th birthday.