Legislation authored by Sam Harless

Includes legislation with Sam Harless as the primary author for the 86th 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 759	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the operation of threat assessment teams in public schools and the establishment of a student threat assessment database; creating a criminal offense.
HB 766	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding orders imposing a condition of bond in a criminal case involving a violent offense.
HB 1049	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the requirement for a deputy sheriff, reserve deputy sheriff, deputy constable, or reserve deputy constable to take an official oath.
HB 1417	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the content of a public school campus improvement plan.
HB 1681	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the construction of certain assisted living facilities located within a floodplain in certain counties.
HB 1684	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to pretrial procedures, conditions for community supervision, and criminal punishment for conduct endangering the public safety; creating a criminal offense and increasing criminal penalties.
HB 2610	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the deadline to begin a county fire code inspection in certain counties.
HB 3256	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of a full-time public school employee's home or residence address in certain government records and documents.
HB 3363	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the issuance and execution of certain search warrants in a criminal investigation and the admissibility of evidence obtained through certain searches.
HR 23	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Champions Golf Club in Houston on hosting the 2020 U.S. Women's Open.
HR 408	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Fight Crime: Invest in Kids organization.
86th Regular Session
HB 738	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to the entry of certain bond conditions into the Texas Crime Information Center.
HB 739	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents.
HB 1396	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to serve on the board of a property owners' association.
HB 1488	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to financing of recreational facilities by the Charterwood Municipal Utility District of Harris County; providing authority to issue bonds.
HB 2538	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to participation in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
HB 2717	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the use of a turn signal before turning a vehicle.
HB 3271	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the removal of certain alcoholic beverages that become unfit for consumption after a natural disaster.
HB 3753	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a county fire marshal to provide fire-related training programs for first responders.
HB 3782	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Harris County Flood Control District.
HB 4646	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Cy-Champ Public Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax.
HR 620	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Narda Rignault Martin of Spring.
HR 637	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Pilgrim Branch Missionary Baptist Church in Houston.
HR 650	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Claudia Favela of Spring on her selection as a Distinguished Finalist in the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
HR 1999	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the baseball team from Northland Christian School in Houston on winning the 2019 TAPPS Division III state championship.