Legislation authored by Dade Phelan

Includes legislation with Dade Phelan as the primary author for the 84th through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System. Author information is not available for the 87th Legislature.

86th Regular Session
HB 5 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to debris management and other disaster recovery efforts.
HB 13 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
HB 478 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
HB 483 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
HB 484 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in the appraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than the appraised value.
HB 485 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the law regarding the authority to construct or maintain a facility or structure on state land.
HB 632 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to a pilot program for the recovery of delinquent state obligations owed to certain state agencies.
HB 1177 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
HB 1250 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
HB 1256 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to access by certain persons to a first responder's immunization history.
HB 1397 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the establishment of rates for certain non-ERCOT utilities.
HB 1418 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to disease prevention and preparedness information for emergency medical services personnel on certification or recertification.
HB 1519 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to fees regarding a residential tenant's failure to timely pay rent.
HB 1576 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs.
HB 1580 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense.
HB 1896 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the requirements relating to the adoption of a new state agency rule by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 1941 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to unconscionable prices charged by certain health care facilities for medical care.
HB 2212 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the registration and regulation of customer choice consultants by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
HB 2438 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the extension of the expiration date of certain statutes authorizing ad valorem tax incentives for economic development.
HB 2439 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction or renovation of residential or commercial buildings.
HB 2442 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission.
HB 2588 Last Action: Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption: Relating to the award of grants by the Texas Workforce Commission to facilitate the participation of certain veterans and military personnel in apprenticeship training programs.
HB 2622 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program; authorizing surcharges; reducing, repealing, and waiving surcharges.
HB 2784 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program.
HB 2832 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the referral of certain pregnant women to a nurse-family partnership program.
HB 2868 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity.
HB 3402 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the open meetings law.
HB 3462 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to consider certain financial matters in a closed meeting.
HB 3535 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the payment of certain fees to municipalities by entities that provide telecommunications and cable or video services.
HB 3542 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the provision of water and sewer services by certain retail public utilities.
HB 3909 Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
HB 3912 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state agency reports submitted to the legislature.
HB 3959 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
HB 3995 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of facilities for the transmission of electricity.
HB 4064 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties.
HB 4079 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Relating to the terms and renewal of oyster certificates of location.
HB 4305 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain counties.
HB 4348 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain minors to consent to Texas Home Visiting Program services.
HB 4354 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to prevention and early intervention programs and practices.
HCR 184 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1397.
HJR 4 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
HJR 81 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
HJR 126 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
HR 284 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 14, 2019, as Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
HR 993 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Heart Galleries of Texas for their outstanding work to connect children with adoptive families.
HR 997 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Patient AirLift Services Sky Hope Disaster Relief Program for its aid to the State of Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
HR 2109 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Urging Congress to pass legislation to consolidate funding for FEMA temporary housing programs and HUD long-term housing programs into a single Disaster Housing Response and Recovery Block Grant.
85th Regular Session
HB 289 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to protective orders for certain children who are victims of abuse or neglect.
HB 495 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
HB 1188 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to three-point seat belts on buses that transport schoolchildren.
HB 1260 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the regulation of commercial shrimp unloading; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
HB 1657 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the renewal of a certificate of registration by certain interior designers.
HB 1658 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to required disclosures in ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
HB 1660 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in the appraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than the appraised value.
HB 1661 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a withdrawal of a candidate.
HB 1662 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of agricultural land, open-space land, and timber land.
HB 2052 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a tree planting credit to offset tree mitigation fees imposed by a municipality.
HB 2081 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
HB 2771 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the fee collected for an on-site wastewater treatment permit application.
HB 2772 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to requirements for peace officers to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
HB 2774 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the installation of unsafe motor vehicle tires; creating a criminal offense.
HB 2775 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to requirements for educator preparation program support for certain candidates for certification.
HB 2777 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to an application for the amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity in an area within the boundaries of a political subdivision.
HB 3018 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/18
Caption: Relating to reciprocity requirements for nonresident insurance agents to offer or sell insurance policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
HB 3021 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
HB 3026 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the used oil recycling account, deposits of used oil recycling fees, and use of the water resource management account.
HB 3027 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regional water planning groups and their committees.
HB 3229 Last Action: Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to the use of an assistance animal that provides assistance to a person with a disability; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 3230 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the authority of a property owner to contest the unequal appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property that is subject to an agreement to provide certain relief from ad valorem taxation.
HB 3742 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a new or amended water right.
HB 3746 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.
HB 3749 Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Caption: Relating to the applicability of the law regarding the authority to construct or maintain a facility or structure on state land.
HB 3762 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the recovery of certain debts owed to this state; authorizing fees.
HB 3781 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the uses of the lifetime license endowment account by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 3941 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the creation of a revolving loan program to finance ship channel improvements.
HB 4299 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of Port Neches Improvement District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
HJR 68 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision which subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
HJR 76 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
HR 651 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the West Orange-Stark High School football team on winning the 2016 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship.
HR 652 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing March 5-7, 2017, as Golden Triangle Days at the State Capitol.
HR 683 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas for their service to youth.
HR 959 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Landon Joseph Russell of Beaumont.
HR 1364 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Inspire, Encourage, Achieve of Beaumont.
HR 1853 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Robert Michael "Mike" Jelinek of Beaumont.
HR 1965 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Frank Dewayne Finchum of Orange.
HR 2282 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing October 2017 as Italian History Month in the State of Texas.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 7 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to municipal regulation of the removal of trees on private property.
HB 154 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
HB 155 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in the appraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than the appraised value.
HR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Port Neches–Groves High School baseball team on winning the 2017 UIL 5A state championship.
HR 375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Misty Lynn Evans of Beaumont.
HR 446 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Cooper Wayne Ballinger of China, Texas.
84th Regular Session
HB 784 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a multipurpose education building at Lamar State College--Orange.
HB 876 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the method of payment for regulated material purchased by a metal recycling entity.
HB 884 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the Orange County child support office and to the divorce and contempt fees paid in Orange County.
HB 1631 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties.
HB 1979 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a bag limit exemption for certain participants in certain fishing tournaments in Chambers, Jefferson, Galveston, Hardin, Newton, and Orange Counties; authorizing a fee.
HB 2589 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
HB 3045 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 69 in Jefferson County as the Allan B. Ritter Highway.
HB 3786 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to public inspection of provisional voting records.
HB 3912 Last Action: Referred to Public Health
Caption: Relating to the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to pronounce death and sign death certificates.
HB 3913 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the affidavit required to be exempt from jury service due to a physical or mental impairment.
HB 4213 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court of Jefferson County.
HCR 89 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Urging Congress to repeal the health insurance tax.
HR 485 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joseph Vincent Tortorice Sr. of Beaumont.