Legislation authored by Juan Escobar

Includes legislation with Juan Escobar as the primary author for the 78th through 80th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

80th Regular Session
HB 591	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the powers of the commissioners court of certain counties that have no incorporated municipality.
HB 592	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the amounts to be appropriated for the state contribution to the teacher retirement program for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
HB 1009	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the use of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to clean and maintain beaches in certain municipalities.
HB 1178	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel in certain adversary judicial proceedings that may result in punishment by confinement.
HB 1532	Last Action: Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Caption: Relating to the creation of the Duval, Jim Hogg, and Starr Counties Juvenile Board and the abolition of the Starr County and Duval County Juvenile Boards.
HB 1773	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring written notice before the introduction of certain evidence during the punishment phase of a criminal trial.
HB 1863	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to supplemental compensation for a county auditor.
HB 1939	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of certain peace officers to dispose of a case based on a Class B misdemeanor without taking the alleged offender before a magistrate.
HB 2155	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the use of grant money received from the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
HB 2156	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties.
HB 2189	Last Action: Referred to Border and International Affairs Caption: Relating to the use of grant money received from the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
HB 2437	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of pretrial victim-offender mediation programs.
HB 2603	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
HB 3324	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to financial aid.
HB 3325	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the extent of extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
HB 3730	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to conflicts of interest in developing protocols for using psychotropic medications in health and human services programs.
HB 4086	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of the Heart's Delight Groundwater Conservation District; providing conditional authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
HCR 118	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Welcoming Lieutenant General Ricardo S. Sanchez home to Texas following his retirement from the U.S. Army.
HCR 200	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Memorializing Congress to reopen consideration of posthumously awarding WWI hero Marcelino Serna the Medal of Honor.
HR 883	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the directors and members of the Rio Hondo High School Band on their many achievements.
HR 897	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Maria Lemus Trevino of Falfurrias on her 97th birthday.
HR 1342	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Ricardo A. Barrera for his service to citizens of Texas.
HR 1343	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ruperta Moreno Escobar of Corpus Christi.
HR 1572	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Darrell Wayne Shipp.
HR 1573	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of longtime Raymondville resident U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Hector Leija.
HR 1622	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Edward R. Tamayo of Harlingen on his retirement from an exceptional career in the banking industry that spanned more than 40 years.
HR 2046	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of Alvino Soza and commemorating the 2007 Soza family reunion.
HR 2047	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Simon Salinas on his retirement as Willacy County judge.
HR 2048	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Judge Arturo Salas for his contributions to the community of La Feria.
HR 2182	Last Action: Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel Caption: Urging Congress to support the construction of a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley.
HR 2183	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating U.S. Army Lieutenant Travis Atwood on his receipt of the Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device for his service during combat in Iraq.
HR 2439	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Erin Atwood for her work as an education policy analyst in the office of State Representative Juan Manuel Escobar.
HR 2562	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Coach Richard Cundiff on his retirement as head football coach at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
HR 2563	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Andres Roman Saenz of Falfurrias.
HR 2564	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Alice G. Mendoza of Kingsville on her appointment to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
HR 2565	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tiffany Vargas of Raymondville for winning regional, state, and national powerlifting championships.
HR 2566	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Ronchester Mananga Santiago of Kingsville.
HR 2567	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring America's Last Patrol, Inc., for its efforts in behalf of POWs, MIAs, and their families.
HR 2568	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable Reynaldo M. Munoz, justice of the peace of Precinct 1 in Kleberg County.
HR 2569	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Roberto Gonzalez of Falfurrias on his athletic achievements.
HR 2570	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Juanita Tijerina for her work as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Juan Manuel Escobar.
HR 2664	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Roel M. Villarreal on his retirement as the director of financial aid for Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
HR 2665	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Andrew Hernandez of Raymondville on winning the 800-meter race at the 2007 UIL state track meet.
HR 2666	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 101st anniversary of First Baptist Church of Falfurrias.
HR 2815	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the 2007 Texas Hispanic Genealogy Conference in Austin.
HR 2816	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Master Sergeant Wesley Dean Waggoner on his retirement from the U.S. Air Force.
79th Regular Session
HB 180	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to appropriations to The Texas A&M University System and to Texas A&M University--Kingsville in connection with the Irma Rangel School of Pharmacy.
HB 346	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the amounts to be appropriated for the state contribution to the teacher retirement program for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.
HB 446	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the sufficiency of appropriations for the Foundation School Program.
HB 447	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the minimum standard of equity for the public school finance system.
HB 1608	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to adopt discounts for early payment of ad valorem taxes.
HB 3150	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to protection of animal shelters from fireworks.
HB 3151	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to discovery of certain communications with a witness in a criminal case.
HB 3152	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel.
HB 3153	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the creation of a wind power research institute at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
HB 3154	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of records regarding sex offense victims.
HB 3155	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district in Kenedy and Kleberg Counties, the composition of the 105th Judicial District, and the district attorney for Kenedy, Kleberg, and Nueces Counties.
HB 3201	Last Action: Referred to Agriculture and Livestock Caption: Relating to the Texas Shrimp Marketing fund.
HB 3262	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the validation of a governmental act or proceeding of the Town of South Padre Island.
HB 3509	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the creation of the Kleberg County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds and granting the power of eminent domain.
HCR 135	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Congratulating the Texas A&M University--Kingsville football team for an outstanding 2004 season.
HCR 172	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating Jim Hogg County as the official Vaquero Capital of Texas.
HCR 230	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3152.
HJR 29	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing minimum standards of state support and equity for the public school finance system and restricting the purposes for which money necessary to meet those standards may be appropriated.
HR 39	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Professor John C. Perez of Texas A&M University-Kingsville on being named one of Hispanic Business magazine's 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America for 2004.
HR 975	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. Steven Lukefahr on being named a Regents Professor of Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
HR 976	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rolando Molina for his service at H. M. King High School in Kingsville.
HR 1051	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the residents of Primera on the occasion of the town's 50th anniversary.
HR 1301	Last Action: Filed Caption: Honoring Dr. John Phillip Toelkes of Kingsville on his retirement as the veterinarian of King Ranch.
HR 1374	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Joseph Montgomery-Davis of Raymondville.
HR 1511	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Laura Canales of Kingsville, "La Reina de la Onda Tejana."
HR 1536	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Dr. John Phillip Toelkes, veterinarian of the King Ranch, on his professional accomplishments.
HR 1627	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the presentation of an Official Texas Historical Marker honoring St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kingsville.
HR 1644	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Texas A&M University--Kingsville football team for an outstanding 2004 season.
HR 1747	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Raul Garza for his contributions to the students of Kingsville ISD.
HR 1748	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Reynaldo Candia of Primera for his efforts as a civil rights activist and advocate.
HR 1818	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Zeke Cavazos of Raymondville on being named Fire Fighter of the Year by the Rio Grande Valley Fire Fighters/Fire Marshals Association.
HR 1819	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Anna Bernice Owens of La Feria for her contributions as a journalist.
HR 1845	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring U.S. Army veteran Cruz Mata of Kingsville.
HR 1846	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sergio Munoz for his educational achievement as a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.
HR 1880	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Mikail Davenport and the Capitol Ride '05.
HR 1888	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals and the recipient of the first John Austin Pena Scholarship Award.
HR 1900	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Connie James of Harlingen for her many contributions to the community.
HR 1919	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Roberto A. Hernandez of Raymondville on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1920	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Adam Hernandez of Raymondville High School for winning gold in the 800-meter event at the 2005 state track and field championships.
HR 2028	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Ezequiel C. Cavazos of Raymondville.
HR 2029	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Juan and Consuelo Salas of Harlingen for their civic service.
HR 2030	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Maria de la Luz Trevino Salinas of Falfurrias for 50 years of service as a teacher.
HR 2057	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Parish in La Feria.
HR 2069	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Rachel S. Alaniz of Kingsville.
HR 2070	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Martin Lopez, Jr., of Falfurrias for his work with the Coastal Bend Veteran of the Month program.
HR 2073	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Eric Daniel Flores on his second place win at the ExxonMobil Texas State Science and Engineering Fair.
HR 2096	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Jean Claire Turcotte for the contributions she has made as an educator and civic leader.
HR 2097	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Beto Leal of Kingsville for his remarkable work as the founder and leader of the Beto Leal Orchestra and as a mentor to countless young Texans.
HR 2098	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Justin Munoz on his outstanding performance at the 2005 UIL State Academic Championships.
HR 2099	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Rodolfo "Rudy" M. Garcia of Falfurrias.
HR 2124	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mary Suarez Tijerina of Raymondville for her service to her community.
HR 2147	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Linda Wade of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District on receiving the Region One Education Service Center Superintendent of the Year award for 2005.
HR 2238	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the 2004-2005 science team from Academy High School in Kingsville on winning the Class 1A state championship at the UIL State Academic Meet.
79th 1st Called Session
HB 62	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to the composition of the Brooks County Juvenile Board.
HB 63	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the appropriation for the state contribution for retirement for public education employees for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.
HB 68	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to appropriations to The Texas A&M University System and to Texas A&M University--Kingsville in connection with the Irma Rangel School of Pharmacy.
HB 90	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district in Kenedy and Kleberg Counties and to the composition of the 105th Judicial District.
HB 91	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the creation of the Kleberg County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds and granting the power of eminent domain.
HR 15	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Thomas "Tommy" R. Wolfe of Raymondville on being named the Valley Morning Star All-Valley Male Athlete of the Year for 2005.
HR 217	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Mayor Carlos Cantu of La Feria on his years of service to the city.
HR 293	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Tommie G. Moralez of Falfurrias.
HR 335	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Gary Andrew Starr and Noemi Ramirez Starr of Falfurrias on the occasion of their 50th birthdays in September 2005.
HR 359	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Paula Vargas of Harlingen for her contributions to her community.
HR 360	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Carol Radford for her longtime service with the Ricardo Independent School District.
79th 2nd Called Session
HR 89	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tony Garza of Falfurrias on his induction into the National Hispanic Sports Hall of Fame in San Antonio.
HR 90	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of renowned bootmaker Leopoldo G. Torres of Raymondville.
HR 228	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Emma Salinas Garza for her many achievements.
HR 240	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of David Valdez Reyna of Raymondville.
79th 3rd Called Session
HR 346	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joe Roy Delgado, Jr., on his achievements in academics and sports.
HR 347	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Elizabeth Leah Noyola for her academic achievements and contributions to her community.
HR 348	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant Jessie Davila.
HR 516	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Judge Agapito Molina, Jr., of Jim Hogg County on his retirement as county judge.
HR 517	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Judge Joe B. Garcia of Falfurrias on his retirement as constitutional court judge of Brooks County.
HR 594	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sergeant Johnny Joe Peralez, Jr., of Falfurrias.
HR 662	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Will M. Krueger on his graduation from The University of Texas and commending him for his service as a legislative intern.
HR 793	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Maria Gertrudis Tulis Garcia de Escobar on her retirement from the Corpus Christi ISD.
78th Regular Session
HR 1588	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Alicia Garza Figueroa for her remarkable career in the field of education.
HR 1589	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Hipolito H. Garza of Kingsville on his 80th birthday.
HR 1590	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring County Commissioner Romeo L. Lomas for his service to Kleberg County.
HR 1903	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Lasara Independent School District for its dedication to the provision of an outstanding education.
HR 1904	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Rolando Pena on his retirement as superintendent of Rio Hondo ISD.
HR 1905	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District.
HR 1906	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Riviera Independent School District for its commitment to the provision of an outstanding education.
HR 1907	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Kingsville Independent School District on its accomplishments.
HR 1908	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Ricardo Independent School District for its many achievements.
HR 1909	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the La Feria ISD for its commitment to excellence in education.
HR 1910	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Raymondville Independent School District for its commitment to excellence in education.
HR 1911	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the San Perlita Independent School District.
HR 1912	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Brooks County Independent School District for its dedication to the provision of an outstanding education.
HR 1913	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Point Isabel Independent School District.
HR 1914	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Santa Rosa Independent School District.
HR 1915	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Kenedy County Wide Consolidated School District.
HR 1916	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Rio Hondo Independent School District.
HR 1917	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kleberg County and its citizens and officials for their contributions to Texas.
HR 1918	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Cameron County for its contributions to the Lone Star State.
HR 1919	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the elected officials, public employees, community leaders, and citizens of Willacy County.
HR 1920	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Kenedy County for its contributions to the Lone Star State.
HR 1921	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Jim Hogg County for its contributions to the Lone Star State.
HR 1922	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the citizens, community leaders, public employees, elected officials, and citizens of Brooks County.
HR 1923	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the city of Hebbronville for its contributions to the Lone Star State.
HR 1924	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the contributions of South Padre Island to the Lone Star State.
HR 1925	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the city of Raymondville for its contributions to the Lone Star State.
HR 1926	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the city of Lyford, Texas, for its contributions to the Lone Star State.
HR 1927	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the city of Kingsville for its contributions to the State of Texas.
HR 1928	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the city of Port Isabel for its contributions to the State of Texas.
HR 1929	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Filomeno Escobar for his military service in behalf of our country.
HR 1930	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ramos Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service for its outstanding service to South Texas.
HR 1931	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Alberto Garza, Sr., and Beto's Community Grocery in Kingsville.
HR 1932	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the RANA Social Club for its contributions to Kleberg County.
HR 1935	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Jim Hogg County Independent School District for its commitment to excellence in education.
HR 1936	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Santa Gertrudis Independent School District for its dedication to the provision of an outstanding education.
78th 1st Called Session
HR 63	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the contributions of The Kingsmen Social Club in Kingsville.
HR 64	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the El Dorado Club of Kingsville.
HR 177	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Venado District, South Texas Council, Boy Scouts of America, for its service to youth and the community.
HR 178	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Bluebonnet Drama Club of Kingsville.
78th 4th Called Session
HB 51	Last Action: Referred to Public School Finance, Select Caption: Relating to the amounts to be appropriated for the state contribution to the teacher retirement program for fiscal year 2005.
HJR 10	Last Action: Referred to Public School Finance, Select Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a minimum standard of equity for the public school finance system and restricting the purposes for which money necessary to meet that standard may be appropriated.
HR 269	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming the H. M. King High School Key Club from Kingsville to the State Capitol.