Legislation authored by Irma Rangel

Includes legislation with Irma Rangel as the primary author for the 65th through 78th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

78th Regular Session
HB 652	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to publish certain performance data provided to the board by general academic teaching institutions.
HB 707	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to a uniform strategy to ensure that public institutions of higher education employ faculty and staff who reflect the population of Texas.
HB 847	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of land to be appraised as open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
HB 1753	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to academic skills assessment of and developmental education for undergraduate students entering public institutions of higher education.
HB 2110	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to abolishing the State Board for Educator Certification and to transferring its powers and duties to the commissioner of education and the Texas Education Agency.
HB 2457	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
HB 3372	Last Action: Referred to Local Government Ways and Means Caption: Relating to eligible general-law coastal municipalities imposition of an additional Hotel Occupancy Tax.
HB 3373	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Relating to the treatment of certain private primary or secondary schools as charitable organizations for certain purposes.
HB 3374	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Kenedy County Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 3375	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the repeal of the Texas Academic Skills Program and establishing the Success Initiative.
HB 3376	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the payment of court costs in certain asset forfeiture cases.
HB 3377	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/03 Caption: Relating to the filing of a notice of seizure and intended forfeiture in an asset forfeiture case.
77th Regular Session
HB 112	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to curriculum requirements for admission to general academic teaching institutions and for high school graduation.
HB 1126	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the discarding of burning materials; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1127	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/02 Caption: Relating to procedures governing employment contracts for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1128	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/01 Caption: Relating to the registration period for a truck-tractor or commercial motor vehicle transporting seasonal agricultural products.
HB 1129	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the appointment of members of the governing board of a state university or university system.
HB 1130	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain educational aides from the payment of tuition and fees at institutions of higher education and to the employment of those aides.
HB 1640	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the establishment of a school of pharmacy at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
HB 1641	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
HB 1685	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a partnership or affiliation between certain entities and a general academic teaching institution or a medical and dental unit.
HB 2218	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the amount of the international education fee charged at certain institutions of higher education.
HB 2219	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to eligibility to fill a vacancy in the office of constable or sheriff.
HB 3050	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the establishment and operation of the Toward EXcellence, Access, & Success (TEXAS) II grant program.
HB 3051	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the tuition charged to certain students at institutions of higher education and to emergency loans for student tuition and fees.
HB 3052	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to a grievance procedure for certain employees at an institution of higher education.
HB 3053	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to development of state policies and strategies for postsecondary education in this state.
HB 3054	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to student financial aid to supplement a TEXAS grant for a student of an institution of higher education.
HCR 288	Last Action: Filed Caption: Recalling H.B. No. 2218 from the governor.
HCR 291	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Recalling H.B. No. 2218 from the governor.
HR 732	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing September 2001 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Texas.
HR 1211	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1596.
HR 1289	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1057.
76th Regular Session
HB 1039	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the appointment of members of the governing board of a state university or university system.
HB 1040	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the discarding of burning materials; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1041	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the registration period for a truck-tractor or commercial motor vehicle transporting seasonal agricultural products; providing a penalty.
HB 1045	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to special license plates to support adult literacy.
HB 1106	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
HB 1179	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to group health coverage for school district employees.
HB 1180	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the State Board for Educator Certification.
HB 1232	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a single state board and a single commissioner to oversee and administer public and higher education.
HB 1257	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
HB 1678	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Caption: Relating to the creation of a uniform strategy to attract a student population that reflects the population of the state at institutions of higher education.
HB 1844	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to student loan repayment assistance for classroom teachers who commit to teach in certain public schools and school districts.
HB 1951	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the distribution of certain fees collected at medical schools, the establishment of a health care account for certain health education purposes, and the establishment of primary care mission statements, strategic plans, and reporting for medical schools.
HB 1952	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/99 Caption: Relating to the right of faculty members at institutions of higher education to present grievances on certain personnel issues.
HB 2079	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to procedures governing employment contracts for faculty members at public institutions of higher education.
HB 2591	Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to skills assessment and placement testing of undergraduate students entering public institutions of higher education.
HB 2592	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to notification to students of the law that grants automatic college admission to certain students.
HB 2770	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to providing certain students with an equal opportunity to enroll in or receive a competitive scholarship for a graduate or professional degree program.
HB 3651	Last Action: Reported from s/c favorably with substitute Caption: Relating to a partnership or affiliation between certain entities and a general academic teaching institution or a medical and dental unit.
HB 3708	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to tuition rates for resident students at general academic teaching institutions.
HCR 3	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Honoring Stephen J. "Tio" Kleberg for his lifetime achievements.
75th Regular Session
HB 571	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to exempting certain educational aides from tuition and fees charged by institutions of higher education.
HB 572	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to providing tuition and fee scholarships funded from state lottery revenue and other sources to students at institutions of higher education who meet certain academic, citizenship, and other requirements.
HB 588	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 Caption: Relating to uniform admission and reporting procedures for institutions of higher education.
HB 589	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to the indemnification of certain personnel of certain institutions of higher education for admissions activities.
HB 590	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Opportunity Scholarship to exempt high-performing high school graduates from tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
HB 1698	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the basic skills assessment of students of institutions of higher education and to programs for students in need of enrichment in basic skills.
HB 1699	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the calculation of the grade point average of a student who repeats a course at an institution of higher education.
HB 1700	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to group health coverage for school district employees.
HB 1701	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for accumulated personal or sick leave.
HB 1702	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prosecution of an offense based on a child's failure to attend school.
HB 1989	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to college student exchange programs with other nations.
HB 2192	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the establishment of a physician recruitment program for medically underserved areas.
HB 2316	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the provision of utility service in economically distressed subdivisions.
HB 2317	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to variances from platting requirements in economically distressed subdivisions.
HB 2651	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer of certain federal funds received by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Texas Department of Commerce.
HB 2652	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to creating a special college program to assist certain persons to complete a college degree.
HB 3112	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authorization of payroll deductions by employees of institutions of higher education for parking fees or parking permits.
HB 3356	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/97 Caption: Relating to the payment of funds to support the Early High School Graduation Scholarship Program.
HB 3418	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin in certain actions and decisions of public institutions of higher education.
HB 3473	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to scholarships, grants, and other financial aid to and recruitment of students at institutions of higher education.
HCR 237	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Honoring Commissioner Kenneth H. Ashworth of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the occasion of his retirement.
HR 1181	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Corporal Roel Garcia of the Department of Public Safety.
HR 1231	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 148.
74th Regular Session
HB 755	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to tuition at Texas A&M University--Kingsville charged to residents of bordering nations.
HB 756	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the provision of interpreters, telecommunication devices, and other services for deaf or hearing-impaired persons who are arrested or confined.
HB 757	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Starr County.
HB 758	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to establish a juvenile curfew in all areas of the county; providing a penalty.
HB 1229	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that advertise the provision of special care for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
HB 1263	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the disposition of forfeited criminal contraband.
HB 1626	Last Action: Coauthor Authorized Caption: Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
HB 1627	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the validation of certain acts and proceedings of certain counties.
HB 1628	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Starr County Hospital District of Starr County, Texas.
HB 1629	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain community property when one spouse is incapacitated.
HB 1926	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to creating the Kleberg County Public Lands and Water Sanctuary; providing a penalty.
HB 1927	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to creating the Kenedy County Public Lands and Water Sanctuary; providing a penalty.
HB 2309	Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar Caption: Relating to the basic skills assessment of students at institutions of higher education and to programs for students in need of enrichment in those basic skills.
HB 2310	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to family practice residency training pilot programs.
HB 2311	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment of a health professional recruitment program; making an appropriation.
HB 2312	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the effect of certain types of divorce decrees on retirement benefits payable by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
HB 2689	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the distribution of certain fees collected and tuition charged at medical schools, the establishment of health care accounts, the establishment of medical loan forgiveness accounts, the establishment of the medical loan forgiveness program and establishing primary care mission statements, strategic plans and reporting for medical schools.
HB 3207	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the exemption of certain personal property from seizure for the satisfaction of debts.
HR 10	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce.
HR 725	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Honorable Paul Moreno on the occasion of his 64th birthday.
73rd Regular Session
HB 619	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to establishing a science, engineering, and mathematics minority scholars loan fund.
HB 620	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to tuition at Texas A&I University charged to residents of bordering nations.
HB 621	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Starr County.
HB 622	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the conveyance of property from a county to Texas A&I University Foundation, Inc.
HB 623	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the provision of interpreters, telecommunication devices, and other services for deaf or hearing-impaired persons who are arrested or confined.
HB 1145	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring the judge to determine sentence in the trial of a noncapital offense.
HB 2164	Last Action: Rules suspended Caption: Amending Chapter 616, Acts of the 72nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1991, by increasing the number of counties to which it applies and making provision for a county utility board to operate and manage certain utilities.
HB 2185	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to findings in child support orders.
HB 2186	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
HR 225	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life of Alberto Ziegler Cavazos.
HR 639	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Granting the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus permission to use the chamber of the house of representatives for a memorial service for Cesar Chavez on May 6, 1993.
72nd Regular Session
HB 494	Last Action: Referred to Public Safety Caption: Relating to granting limited law enforcement authority to United States Border Patrol Agents.
HB 495	Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to the private practice of law by the judge of the Starr County Court at Law and to the prosecutors serving that court.
HB 518	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Starr County.
HB 540	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to establishing a law school at Texas A&I University.
HB 625	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the appointment of bailiffs by certain judges.
HB 626	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to a hearing that may be held before a referee under Title 3, Family Code.
HB 627	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent child for certain juvenile law proceedings.
HB 628	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the duties of public school attendance officers.
HB 629	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to certain transcripts of juvenile proceedings on appeal.
HB 889	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to an appeal from a juvenile court to a court of appeals.
HB 1945	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to provide certain services for hearing-impaired students.
HB 1946	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to tuition at Texas A&I University charged to residents of bordering nations.
HB 2124	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to establishing a science, engineering, and mathematics minority scholars loan fund.
HB 2125	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person within a habitation.
HCR 114	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Requesting all public institutions of higher education in Texas to examine the recommendations of the Study Committee on the Use of Part-Time Faculty.
HR 158	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Marine Lance Corporal Arthur Garza.
HR 376	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the students at Riviera Kaufer High School and their teacher, Linda Hamilton, on being selected as area winners in the anti-drug television commercial contest.
72nd 1st Called Session
HB 195	Last Action: Referred to Retirement & Aging Caption: Relating to eligibility for service retirement of members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
HCR 35	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating the Falfurrias Fightin' Jerseys on winning the state championship in Class 3A baseball.
72nd 4th Called Session
HR 78	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the importance of the Los Caminos del Rio heritage project.
71st Regular Session
HB 499	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the power of a county to regulate development in the unincorporated area of the county; providing a penalty.
HB 573	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the repeal of the confidentiality requirements for certain proceedings and records of the State Board of Insurance.
HB 1630	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendments Caption: Relating to the establishment of a law school at Texas A&I University.
HB 1865	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/89 Caption: Relating to the sale and transportation of white-tailed deer during open season by a scientific breeder.
HB 2293	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to liability of certain governmental entities for damages from donated food.
HB 2294	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the conveyance of certain real property in Nueces County by the University System of South Texas.
HB 2682	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the qualifications for retired or former judges to sit as visiting judges.
HB 2683	Last Action: Effective in 90 days-8/28/89 Caption: Relating to the assignment of visiting judges.
HB 3111	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Spkr. Caption: Relating to the number, qualifications, and terms of commissioners of the Willacy County Navigation District.
HB 3153	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Starr County Court at Law.
HCR 146	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation permission to sue the General Land Office and the State of Texas.
HR 579	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Texas A&I University and recognizing April 12, 1989, as Texas A&I Day.
71st 1st Called Session
HB 115	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Starr County Court at Law.
70th Regular Session
HB 2523	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law of Kleberg County.
HCR 147	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Granting the John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation permission to sue the State of Texas and the General Land Office.
HR 466	Caption: Commending the Kingsville Law Enforcement Association.
70th 2nd Called Session
HCR 46	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal. Caption: Granting John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation permission to sue the State of Texas and the General Land Office.
69th Regular Session
HB 1590	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Starr County.
HB 1591	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to predator control from aircraft in Brooks, Kenedy, and Willacy counties.
HR 47	Caption: Congratulating Billy R. Nichols and Margarita H. Nichols on their silver wedding anniversary.
68th Regular Session
HB 724	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the reorganization of the 28th Judicial District and the compensation of the district judges in Kleberg County.
HB 725	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to certain defenses to charges of failure to maintain financial responsibility for certain vehicles.
HB 727	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Kleberg County.
HB 1031	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Kleberg County.
HB 1444	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the assignment of judges by the presiding judges of administrative judicial districts.
HB 1873	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the powers of a temporary managing conservator and a temporary possessory conservator of a child.
HB 2440	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the creation of a juvenile board in Starr County.
67th Regular Session
HB 779	Last Action: Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars Caption: Relating to the use of voting booths.
HB 780	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the use of sample ballots in elections.
HB 781	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to establishing offenses of domestic violence and aggravated domestic violence for assaults against a spouse.
HB 1129	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to the railroad commission's jurisdiction over motor carriers hauling asphalt, gravel sand or caliche.
HB 1629	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to liability for damages resulting from a person eating certain donated food.
HCR 205	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Rules Caption: Declaring August 7, 1981, as American GI Forum Women's Day.
HR 345	Caption: Designating August 7, 1981, as American GI Forum Women's Day in Texas.
66th Regular Session
HB 655	Last Action: Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to venue for trial of marijuana offenses.
HB 662	Last Action: Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting Caption: Relating to the description of major bays for the purpose of shrimping.
HB 663	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to nonvoting student members of the boards of trustees of certain independent school districts.
HB 1022	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the applicability of the Uniform Wildlife Regulatory Act to the wildlife resources in Kleberg County.
HB 1312	Last Action: Referred to subcommittee Caption: Relating to establishing offenses of domestic violence and aggravated domestic violence for assaults against a spouse.
HB 1313	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to emergency ambulance service in certain counties.
HB 2207	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to a Foster Grandparents Program administered by the Governor's Committee on Aging.
HB 2223	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, financing, and annexation of property of the South Texas Water Authority.
65th Regular Session
HB 1755	Last Action: Effective in 90 days Caption: Relating to educational opportunities and assistance in obtaining employment for persons receiving certain public assistance.
HB 1845	Last Action: Effective in 90 days Caption: Relating to application forms for applying for an absentee ballot and to procedures for conducting the absentee voting.