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HB 73 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 188 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 191 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 407 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 560 87-0 (2021) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1111 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1402 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al. Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2045 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al. Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2069 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2524 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2753 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to coverage for conversion therapy by a health benefit plan offered by a public employer. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 3196 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the prohibition of the provision of conversion therapy to an individual by health care providers and certain entities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3796 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: International Relations & Economic Development Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3860 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4122 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to prohibiting certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4243 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4324 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to preventing discrimination in foster care. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
SB 97 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 233 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1309 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1510 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 1540 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 28 87-1 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law. Filed
HB 188 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 244 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 254 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 517 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 850 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 1190 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2692 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3281 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 4466 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to the prohibition of the provision of conversion therapy to a child by certain providers; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 151 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 886 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 887 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the consideration of the gender identity or sexual preference of certain victims, witnesses, or defendants in criminal proceedings. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 888 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in places of public accommodation. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1250 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1251 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 192 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 225 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 258 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to a prohibition on the award of a state agency contract to a person in a state with laws allowing or requiring discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 494 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to a prohibition on state travel to a state with laws allowing or requiring discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 569 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 876 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1018 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al. Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1534 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2312 85-0 (2017) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4246 85-0 (2017) Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al. Relating to sexual orientation and gender identity or expression with regards to the rights of the elderly. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 165 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 38 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 70 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to prevention of discrimination and harassment in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 304 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 412 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the prohibition against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 453 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 582 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to a prohibition against certain forms of employment discrimination by state contractors; providing an administrative penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 627 84-0 (2015) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1522 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2059 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2860 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3495 84-0 (2015) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4022 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 76 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 856 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 226 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 238 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 541 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1146 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 1701 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2402 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary | et. al. Relating to prevention of discrimination and harassment in public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3232 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 73 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 237 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Senate: Economic Development Co-author authorized
SB 538 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to the repeal of the offense of homosexual conduct. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 208 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 665 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: Economic & Small Business Development Meeting cancelled
HB 1386 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the public health threat presented by youth suicide and the qualification of certain persons serving as marriage and family therapists in school districts. House: Public Health
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 741 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 197 81-0 (2009) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 538 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2215 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2923 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4297 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
SB 2216 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 247 80-0 (2007) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al. Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 307 80-0 (2007) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 900 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
HB 1289 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to an offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of gender identity or expression. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 143 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 376 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1206 79-0 (2005) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 1515 79-0 (2005) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing penalties. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 1526 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination by state agencies on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1557 79-0 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination. House: Insurance Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2519 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2522 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 201 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions. Senate: Education Referred to Education
HB 60 79-1 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to discrimination by public educational institutions and a report regarding bullying in the public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 574 78-0 (2003) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 810 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination by state agencies on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 862 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1136 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1524 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3463 78-0 (2003) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to discrimination by the state, a political subdivision of the state, or a private person. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1417 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to change of name and vital statistics information based on gender reassignment. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 295 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 668 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 813 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 816 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination by state agencies on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1296 77-0 (2001) Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al. Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 363 76-0 (1999) Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al. Relating to employment discrimination by school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 364 76-0 (1999) Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al. Relating to a prohibition of discrimination by public educational institutions. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 415 76-0 (1999) Author: Talton, Robert | et. al. Relating to disqualifying certain persons from serving as foster parents. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 475 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 909 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 913 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1181 76-0 (1999) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to the placement of certain children for adoption or in substitute care. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2489 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1201 69-0 (1985) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the prohibition of discrimination based on sexual preference in certain transactions concerning employment. Senate: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee


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