Legislation authored by John Wray

Includes legislation with John Wray as the primary author for the 84th through 86th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

86th Regular Session
HB 709	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the use of private activity bonds to finance high-speed rail service.
HB 710	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
HB 847	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to longevity pay for certain judges and justices.
HB 848	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to notice of the cost of a forensic examination for a victim of an alleged sexual assault.
HB 1055	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the elevation of high-speed rail tracks in certain counties.
HB 1057	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the applicability to certain counties of a requirement to develop a juvenile justice alternative education program.
HB 1062	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
HB 1116	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
HB 1222	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the annual salaries of the chief justice or the presiding judge of an appellate court.
HB 1267	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed or imposed for violations of laws protecting drinking water, public water supplies, and bodies of water.
HB 1381	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for an aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury that is committed in or on school property or on a passenger transportation vehicle of a primary or secondary school.
HB 1492	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to benefits for peace officers who suffer from certain diseases or illnesses.
HB 1749	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirements for a junior college district to receive approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
HB 1833	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the authority to transfer real property in the name of an entity.
HB 2069	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the foreclosure of a lien on real property of a decedent.
HB 2179	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the grounds for imposing certain sanctions on certain persons for engaging in certain conduct in connection with the appointment of members of or the functions of appraisal review boards.
HB 2180	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 2211	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to certain counties that are required to operate a juvenile justice alternative education program.
HB 2220	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to testimony by an appraisal district employee as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
HB 2245	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to trusts.
HB 2246	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the fiduciary status of a directed trust advisor.
HB 2247	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the execution of a record making an anatomical gift.
HB 2248	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the disposition and removal of a decedent's remains.
HB 2441	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/20 Caption: Relating to the entitlement of a person who is disabled and elderly to receive a disabled residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from one taxing unit and an elderly exemption from another taxing unit.
HB 2779	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the exemption for certain savings plans from attachment, execution, or other seizure for a creditor's claim.
HB 2780	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to obsolete references to the Texas Probate Code.
HB 2782	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts.
HB 3100	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain registered voters.
HB 3917	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
HB 4241	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to providing services for or acquiring certain water utilities and establishing related rates.
HB 4484	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to prohibiting the use of photographic traffic signal enforcement systems.
HB 4547	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Caption: Relating to requiring a consumer warning upon sale of certain household plants that are hazardous when ingested by canines.
HB 4548	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties.
HB 4764	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the authority of the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3 to impose an ad valorem tax.
HCR 164	Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant Andrew Jackson Lummus Jr.
HJR 54	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
HR 64	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems on its 30th anniversary.
HR 182	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Ovilla Christian School volleyball team on winning the 2018 TAPPS 2A state championship.
HR 183	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Connie Colston of Waxahachie on her retirement from the Nicholas P. Sims Library.
HR 184	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Kenneth James Hayes of Malakoff.
HR 185	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Harmon Avon Guthrie of Mabank.
HR 186	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of J. G. Savins.
HR 324	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lieutenant Colonel Shane M. McDermott on his retirement from the United States Air Force.
HR 471	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of James Wesley Hightower of Waxahachie.
HR 487	Last Action: Filed Caption: Recognizing February 20, 2019, as Texas Dental Association Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
HR 659	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Brooke Leigh Evans-Edwards of Waxahachie.
HR 660	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Doris Jean Brown of Ellis County on her 90th birthday.
HR 765	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Pamela Kay Silvers Davis of Palmer.
HR 766	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Bill Houston for his service as mayor of Midlothian.
HR 767	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the dedication of First Baptist Church Waxahachie's new building.
HR 912	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Randy Perry on his retirement as superintendent of the Malakoff Independent School District.
HR 913	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. David Averett of Ennis ISD on receiving a doctorate in education from Dallas Baptist University.
HR 1045	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sherry Diane Wakeland of Maypearl.
HR 1046	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Oliver James Pratt of Belton.
HR 1047	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mary Evelyn Cooke Patman of Waxahachie.
HR 1116	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. David Del Bosque on his retirement as superintendent of Avalon ISD.
HR 1380	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marie Therese Kleinpeter Chambers of Waxahachie.
HR 1382	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the service of K-9 officer Cross of the Waxahachie Police Department.
HR 1383	Last Action: Filed Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie.
HR 1461	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 7-14, 2019, as Drowning Awareness Week.
HR 1462	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Max Simpson on the naming of a new Waxahachie ISD elementary school in his honor.
HR 1486	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Julia Awad for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative John Wray during the 86th Legislative Session.
HR 1487	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Alyssa Crosby for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative John Wray.
HR 1488	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Abigail Melick for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative John Wray.
HR 1618	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Jackie Gene Miller Sr. of Italy, Texas.
HR 1784	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Morgan Madeleine Wray on graduating as a member of the Waxahachie High School Class of 2019.
HR 1785	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 170th anniversary of First United Methodist Church Waxahachie.
HR 1786	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Bonny Cain on her appointment as superintendent of the Waxahachie Independent School District.
HR 2012	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie.
85th Regular Session
HB 423	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
HB 980	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to reducing certain fees for a license to carry a handgun for county jailers.
HB 981	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the carrying of handguns by and an exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at an established place of religious worship.
HB 982	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a first responder engaged in the actual discharge of the first responder's duties.
HB 983	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to an increase in punishment for certain persons convicted of theft of a trailer, semitrailer, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry.
HB 984	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the small-sized district adjustment under the Foundation School Program.
HB 985	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector; providing a civil penalty.
HB 994	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the disposition of remains and anatomical gifts.
HB 995	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the form and revocation of medical powers of attorney.
HB 1022	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a written declaration to designate a guardian before the need for a guardian arises.
HB 1117	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
HB 1122	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the admissibility of certain recorded statements made by child abuse victims.
HB 1128	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the date and time for the public sale of real property.
HB 1189	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to certain prohibited acts by reserve law enforcement officers.
HB 1250	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to prohibit the land application of certain sewage sludge in the county or in a portion of the county.
HB 1254	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to designating July 26 as Waxahachie Chautauqua Day.
HB 1351	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the prohibition of local motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas.
HB 1354	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to trusts.
HB 1355	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
HB 1358	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.
HB 1787	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
HB 1974	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to durable powers of attorney.
HB 1983	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
HB 2160	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to the assessment of damages for certain condemnations by a high-speed rail company.
HB 2161	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to clarification of the law regarding the authority of a high-speed rail company to exercise the power of eminent domain.
HB 2162	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of train technology.
HB 2163	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the elevation of high-speed rail tracks in certain counties.
HB 2164	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the use of private activity bonds to finance high-speed rail service.
HB 2165	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to entry onto property to survey for a high-speed rail facility.
HB 2271	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to decedents' estates and certain posthumous gifts.
HB 2435	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to public improvement projects financed by or through assessments levied on property by municipalities and counties.
HB 2668	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a mechanic's or materialman's lien for retained funds under certain construction contracts.
HB 2692	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to taxes and fees imposed on cigarettes and other tobacco products, including an exemption to the cigarette tax, related administrative matters, and the elements of certain related offenses.
HB 2957	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to permits for certain vehicles being operated in connection with a motor sports racing event.
HB 3136	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the creation of the Windsor Hills Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
HB 3272	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a driver's license or personal identification certificate and to certain conduct constituting contempt of court that may result in the suspension or denial of a driver's license.
HB 3499	Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Relating to sending notice of proposed contracts for highway projects by e-mail.
HB 3549	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain cleaning services performed for a health care facility.
HB 3651	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to exempting certain trailers from being equipped with emergency brakes.
HB 3654	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the definition of road machinery for purposes of certain provisions governing vehicle equipment.
HB 3860	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the regulation of signs by the Texas Department of Transportation.
HB 4086	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
HB 4347	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Midlothian Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
HCR 158	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2271.
HR 432	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the members of the Leadership Midlothian Class of 2016-2017.
HR 710	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing members of the Milford Chapter of the National Honor Society on their visit to the State Capitol.
HR 711	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Madren Boyce "Buddy" Whatley of Midlothian.
HR 712	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Thomas Arden "Cotton" Powers of Midlothian.
HR 713	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Charles Murray Oliver Jr. of Waxahachie.
HR 714	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dorothy Jean Kelley Phillips of Waxahachie.
HR 832	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Benton Warren Cain of Waxahachie.
HR 833	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Carol Ann Watson Hinds of Waxahachie.
HR 862	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Ennis Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the community.
HR 863	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Doris Jane Holley Mitchell of Italy, Texas.
HR 978	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. John Graham Compton of Waxahachie on his retirement.
HR 979	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending George Kent for his 29 years of service to the Mid-Way Regional Airport board.
HR 1189	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Steven F. Chapman on his retirement as Waxahachie city attorney.
HR 1190	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Raymond Lee Clymore of Waxahachie.
HR 1191	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Reverend Lavoyd W. Dollar of Waxahachie.
HR 1550	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mickey Darnell Lewis of Malakoff.
HR 1857	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dorothy Louise Midkiff of Waxahachie.
HR 1858	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Henderson County Justice of the Peace Tommy Barnett.
HR 1859	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bill Woody on his retirement as justice of the peace for Ellis County Precinct 1.
HR 1975	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Walter Keven Davis of Waxahachie.
HR 2341	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating assistant baseball coach Jim Miller on his retirement from Waxahachie High School.
HR 2442	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Travis Miller Griffin Sr., chief of staff for Representative Dwayne Bohac, for two decades of public service and political engagement.
HR 2504	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of David Earl LaRue of Midlothian.
HR 2505	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Eddie Bob Vantreese of Waxahachie.
HR 2665	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Melvin and Jessie Sampley of Arlington on their 66th wedding anniversary.
85th 1st Called Session
HR 41	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Mikal "Zane" Walker of Waxahachie.
HR 42	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Caleb Spencer Neal of Waxahachie.
HR 43	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Isaac Benjamin Baker of Waxahachie.
HR 44	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. John E. Chapman III of Ennis ISD on being named Region 10 Superintendent of the Year for 2017.
HR 45	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Citizens National Bank of Texas.
HR 46	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring David Eubank for saving the life of a young girl in Mosul.
HR 53	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jason Willett on his 25th year in the practice of law.
HR 54	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Rudy Segura Jr. of Waxahachie.
HR 65	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Symon Castillo of Ennis.
HR 120	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Johnnie I. Krajca of Ennis.
HR 138	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tom "Ike" Morris of San Antonio on his 107th birthday.
HR 172	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Town Square Title on its forthcoming 10th anniversary in 2018.
HR 440	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Billy Eastman Ott of Waxahachie.
HR 441	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Bob and Bobbie McGinnis of Waxahachie on their 70th wedding anniversary.
HR 442	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Birdie Mae Brown on her 95th birthday.
84th Regular Session
HB 1029	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to trusts.
HB 1051	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of a campus of the Texas State Technical College System in Ellis County.
HB 1187	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of U.S. Highway 287 in Midlothian as the Chris Kyle Memorial Highway.
HB 1245	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to changing the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain intoxication offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision and to a biennial study regarding prevention of intoxication offenses.
HB 1301	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to adopt rules prohibiting the use of an on-site sewage disposal system with an absorptive effluent disposal system.
HB 2211	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to agreed venue selection in civil actions.
HB 2212	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to the repeal of certain state taxes; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 2248	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the land application of sewage sludge in certain counties.
HB 2418	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to decedents' estates.
HB 2419	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the relationship between the Estates Code and the former Texas Probate Code.
HB 2428	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the adoption of the Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act.
HB 2460	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to allowing certain counties to regulate the land application of certain sewage sludge.
HB 2705	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the value of property that may be transferred to a custodian or other person for the benefit of a minor under certain circumstances.
HB 2706	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the value of personal property exempt from seizure by creditors.
HB 3915	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the assessment of damages in condemnation proceedings regarding high speed rail companies.
HB 3918	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to private activity bonds.
HB 3923	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
HB 4039	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to mixed beverage taxes; repealing a tax; increasing the rate of a tax.
HCR 85	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Chief Petty Officer Christopher Scott Kyle.
HR 229	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 3, 2015, as Cedar Creek Lake Area Day at the State Capitol.
HR 500	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Ennis High School football team on winning the 2014 UIL 5A Division 2 state championship.
HR 502	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dinah Weable of Waxahachie for her 22 years of service as constituent director for Texas House District 10.
HR 504	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Leadership Waxahachie.
HR 517	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 17, 2015, as Justices of the Peace and Constables Day at the State Capitol.
HR 523	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing members of Leadership Midlothian.
HR 943	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the members of the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 106 on their performance at the 2013 Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors Association state competition.
HR 1195	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Don F. Essary of Ennis.