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HB 1344 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3338 87-0 (2021) Author: Bowers, Rhetta Relating to activities the tolerance of which may constitute maintenance of a common nuisance. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1571 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for burglary of a place of assembly or worship. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1078 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1178 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the punishment for burglary and theft involving controlled substances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1338 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3786 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to eligibility for community supervision of defendants convicted of certain burglary offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
SB 274 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 536 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the punishment for burglary and theft of controlled substances. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
HB 381 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1570 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3686 84-0 (2015) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the dedication of certain fee revenue to automobile burglary and theft prevention and establishing a trust fund for the deposit of that revenue. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1425 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 73 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 235 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 1620 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1667 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to the conditions of release on bond for certain defendants charged with the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 2827 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
SB 616 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 727 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the eligibility for judge-ordered community supervision or for release on parole of certain defendants convicted of burglary with the intent to commit a sex offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1137 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the powers and duties of the Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority and to the creation of the vehicle crime prevention account. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 20 82-0 (2011) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 221 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 305 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 341 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the prosecution of and the punishment for the offense of burglary committed while evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1029 82-0 (2011) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to the conditions of release on bond for certain defendants charged with the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1526 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Doug Relating to the prevention of automobile burglary and theft. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1541 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the prevention of automobile burglary and theft. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2780 82-0 (2011) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 203 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 305 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1466 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the powers and duties of the Vehicle and Watercraft Crime Prevention Authority and to the creation of the vehicle and watercraft crime prevention account. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
HB 348 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the punishment for theft of certain aluminum, bronze, or copper materials. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3520 81-0 (2009) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4537 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to the consequences of certain offenses involving the burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 79 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 128 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 267 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 303 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1766 80-0 (2007) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the punishment for theft of aluminum, bronze, or copper wiring. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1779 80-0 (2007) Author: Latham, Thomas | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 1887 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for and prevention of the offense of burglary of vehicles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2950 80-0 (2007) Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara Relating to the punishment of the offense of burglary committed by entering a building with intent to commit a theft involving an automated teller machine or safe. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 145 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of vehicles. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 313 80-0 (2007) Author: Carona, John Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 807 80-0 (2007) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the punishment for and prevention of the offense of burglary of vehicles. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 1327 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 53 79-0 (2005) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 144 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of vehicles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 151 79-0 (2005) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1324 79-0 (2005) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of vehicles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1373 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of vehicles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 138 79-0 (2005) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 289 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of vehicles. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 365 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of coin-operated or coin collection machines. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 366 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of vehicles. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1683 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of coin-operated or coin collection machines. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1565 78-0 (2003) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
SB 316 78-0 (2003) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the prosecution of the offense of burglary. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 537 78-0 (2003) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 100 78-1 (2003) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 186 77-0 (2001) Author: Burnam, Lon
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain insurance investigations regarding burglary or robbery losses or death claims. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 504 77-0 (2001) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 205 76-0 (1999) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to certain insurance investigations regarding burglary or robbery losses or death claims. House: Insurance
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 332 76-0 (1999) Author: Walker, Gary Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 720 76-0 (1999) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 741 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 998 76-0 (1999) Author: Farrar, Jessica
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1899 76-0 (1999) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to requiring the creation of a DNA record for certain individuals convicted of burglary or adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct that violates the prohibition against burglary. House: Public Safety No action taken in committee
HB 2098 76-0 (1999) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2231 76-0 (1999) Author: Crabb, Joe
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a rail car. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2484 76-0 (1999) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3009 75-0 (1997) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the prosecution of the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 108 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 439 73-0 (1993) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 211 72-0 (1991) Author: Horn, Jim Relating to the offenses of burglary and criminal trespass and the punishments for those offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1184 71-0 (1989) Author: Richardson, Bob
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the offense of burglary of a habitation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Tagged in committee
SB 50 71-0 (1989) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to the punishment for burglary of coin-operated or coin collection devices. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 335 70-0 (1987) Author: Richardson, Bob
Sponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the offense of burglary of a habitation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote
HB 1275 70-0 (1987) Author: Evans, Larry Relating to the offense of burglary of coin-operated or coin collection machines. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
SB 503 70-0 (1987) Author: Parmer, Hugh Relating to the offense of burglary of a habitation. Senate: Criminal Justice Postponed in committee
SB 701 70-0 (1987) Author: Washington, Craig
Sponsor: Evans, Larry
Relating to the offense of burglary of coin-operated or coin collection machines. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SR 679 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Directing the Committee on State Affairs to study the problems of convenience store robberies. Senate: State Affairs
SR 9 67-1 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to study the problem of convenience store robberies. Senate: Jurisprudence
HB 1343 60-0 (1967) Author: Davis, Cletus A. "Cowboy" Relating amending certain article of the Penal Code relative to burglary.
HB 190 59-0 (1965) Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing that the maximum punishment for burglary at night may be life imprisonment.
HB 229 58-0 (1963) Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" Relating to making it a felony for any person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or of the State of Texas or any other state to have in possession under circumstances evincing an intent to use the same, implements adapted, designed, or commonly used in the commission of burglary or safecracking; providing a penalty.
HB 898 58-0 (1963) Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee | et. al. Relating to providing that the maximum punishment for burglary at night may be life imprisonment.
HB 240 57-0 (1961) Author: Cook, George H. Relating to making it a felony to make, mend, or cause to be made or mended, or to have in possession under circumstances evincing an intent to use the same, implements adopted, designed, or commonly used in the commission of burglary, safe-cracking, and other crime; providing a penalty.
HB 765 57-0 (1961) Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code of Texas providing that the maximum punishment for burglary at night may be life imprisonment.
HB 94 57-1 (1961) Author: Shipley, Donald K. Relating to amending the Penal Code of Texas by providing that the maximum punishment for burglary at night may be life imprisonment.
HB 419 56-0 (1959) Author: Wells, Halen Gill | et. al. Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing that the maximum punishment for burglary at night may be life imprisonment.
HB 480 56-0 (1959) Author: Cook, George H. Relating to making it a felony for any person who has been convicted of a felony, to make, mend, or cause to be made or mended, or to have in possession under circumstances evincing an intent to use the same, implements adopted, designed, or commonly used in the commission of burglary or safe-cracking; providing a penalty.
SB 200 56-0 (1959) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. Relating to amending the Penal Code by providing that the maximum punishment for burglary at night may be life imprisonment.
SB 34 53-1 (1954) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to the crime of burglary and arson, so as to provide that if any person commits burglary and fire is communicated to the house, building or structure burglarized while the person committing the burglary is still therein, the same shall be prima facie evidence that he also committed arson.
HB 684 52-0 (1951) Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie" | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful to manufacture or possess burglar's tools adapted, designed or commonly used for breaking into any vault, safe, railroad car, boat, vessel, warehouse, store, shop, office, dwelling house or door shutter or window of a building of any kind; enumerating said tools; providing penalties for violation of this act.
SB 241 52-0 (1951) Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to the crime of burglary, so as to provide that any person who shall commit burglary by use of any acetylene torch or electric arc or nitroglycerin, dynamite, gunpowder or other high explosive shall be confined in the State penitentiary for any term of years not less than five (5).
HB 504 46-0 (1939) Author: Newell, Greene E. Relating to making it burglary for any person in this State to enter an automobile at either day or night with intent to commit a felony or theft, prescribing punishment therefor.
SB 212 39-0 (1925) Author: Ward, Pierce B. Relating to amending certain statutes of the Penal Code of the State of Texas relating to the use of explosives in committing burglary. Senate: Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 74 36-0 (1919) Author: Woods, James Hollins Relating to amending certain statutes of the Penal Code of the State of Texas defining and punishing the offense of burglary, distinguishing day-time burglary and night-time burglary and providing separate punishments.
HB 165 35-0 (1917) Author: Valentine, I. T. Relating to making it unlawful to attempt to commit the crime of burglary of a private residence at night; prescribing penalties.
HB 185 35-0 (1917) Author: Woods, James Hollins Relating to defining and punishing the offense of burglary; distinguishing day time and night time burglary; providing punishments.
HB 185 34-0 (1915) Author: Valentine, I. T. Relating to making it unlawful to attempt to commit the crime of burglary of a private residence at night; prescribing a penalty.
HB 408 34-0 (1915) Author: Jordan, Harry Phillip Relating to amending the Penal Code defining burglary in the night time of buildings or residences where there is a sleeping occupant as a distinct offense; providing penalties.
SB 152 30-0 (1907) Author: Faust, Joseph | et. al. Relating to defining "Burglary with Explosives," prescribing penalty for the commissioner thereof.
SB 31 25-0 (1897) Relating to amending the Penal Code of the State of Texas, defining the crime of burglary.


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