Legislation authored by Patricia Harless

Includes legislation with Patricia Harless as the primary author for the 80th through 84th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

84th Regular Session
HB 152	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the voters of certain counties to authorize the county to regulate the sale and use of fireworks; providing penalties.
HB 153	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the adoption of noise regulations by certain counties; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing a fee.
HB 214	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
HB 215	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to waiving the fee for a fishing license for residents of this state who are at least 65 years of age.
HB 312	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to electronic voter registration.
HB 399	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to taxes wholly or partly deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes and authorizing the increase or decrease of those rates in subsequent years.
HB 401	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to certain fees deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing motor vehicle registration fees.
HB 581	Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to the manner in which a bail bond or personal bond is forfeited.
HB 643	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the procedures for discharging bail in certain criminal proceedings.
HB 1548	Last Action: Referred to Special Purpose Districts Caption: Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts.
HB 1709	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the closing, abandoning, and vacating of a public road by a county; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
HB 1859	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court; authorizing a fee.
HB 2351	Last Action: Postponed Caption: Relating to conflicts of interest and discrimination policies for an ethics or medical committee review of an advance directive.
HB 2441	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districts subject to a strategic partnership agreement.
HB 2528	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a water district to accept donations to fund certain economic development programs.
HB 2536	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County.
HCR 92	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Dr. Stephen C. Head on his appointment as president of the Lone Star College System.
HJR 24	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating revenue derived from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles to the state highway fund and limiting the permissible uses of certain money in the fund.
HJR 48	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the permissible uses of the state highway fund, including further limiting the use of additional tax and fee revenue attributable to changes to certain state taxes and fees, to increase revenue for nontolled public highway purposes.
HR 104	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Honorable J. Kent Adams, justice of the peace for Harris County Precinct 4, Place 1.
HR 163	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2015, as National Wear Red Day.
HR 239	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2015, as Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
HR 253	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2015, as Community Impact Newspaper Day at the State Capitol.
HR 301	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 18, 2015, as Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1217	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 16, 2015, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1218	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Roy Dowell Hailey of Houston.
HR 1219	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Cypress Ranch High School football team on its successful 2014 season.
HR 1541	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Near East Foundation on the occasion of its centennial.
HR 2267	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Cypress Ridge High School girls' wrestling team on winning the 2015 UIL 6A state championship.
HR 2268	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Cypress Woods High School girls' basketball team on winning the 2014-2015 UIL 6A state championship.
HR 2327	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rosie and Neal Herman on the success of One Minute Manicure.
HR 3060	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Robin Burke on being named captain of the 2016 USA Curtis Cup women's golf team.
HR 3320	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Keith Markuson on his retirement as director of the Klein High School Orchestra.
83rd Regular Session
HB 107	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation by certain counties of the sale and use of fireworks; providing penalties.
HB 108	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
HB 615	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
HB 826	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/14 Caption: Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
HB 980	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the content of public school campus improvement plans.
HB 981	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court.
HB 1148	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of a municipality's expenses in a ratemaking proceeding for electric or gas utilities.
HB 1149	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of integrated rate areas subject to the original jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
HB 1562	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to notice provided when a bail bond surety is in default.
HB 2093	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the early voting period for the general primary and general elections for state and county officers.
HB 2859	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the amount of money authorized to be used for Clean Air Act local initiative projects related to vehicles.
HB 2860	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to requiring the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
HB 3157	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to taxes and fees wholly or partly deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes, authorizing the increase or decrease of those rates in subsequent years, and increasing motor vehicle registration fees.
HJR 89	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using revenues, other money, or account or fund balances dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to limit using that money or those balances for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.
HJR 136	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the permissible uses of the state highway fund, including further limiting the use of additional tax and fee revenue attributable to changes to certain state taxes and fees, to increase revenue for nontolled public highway purposes.
HR 279	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Northwest Assistance Ministries of Houston on its 30th anniversary.
HR 364	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2013, as Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
HR 495	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Georgan Reitmeier on her receipt of the Outstanding Woman in Education award from the North Harris County Branch of the American Association of University Women.
HR 496	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Clara Lewis on her receipt of the Outstanding Woman in Community Service Award from the North Harris County Branch of the American Association of University Women.
HR 794	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the Klein Independent School District in Harris County on its 75th anniversary.
HR 1045	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 27, 2013, as Texas Chemicals Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1193	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 18, 2013, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1442	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Dr. Harold Truman Baber, Jr., of Houston.
HR 1443	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Jim and Pam Wells on their 66 combined years of service to the Cy-Fair Independent School District.
HR 1481	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Carolyn Hodges for her service as president of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.
HR 1677	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts in Spring on having surpassed the 100,000 visitor milestone.
HR 1678	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ron Hickman, Harris County Precinct 4 constable, on his selection as the National Constable of the Year by the National Constables and Marshals Association.
HR 1947	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Leslie Gerald Walker, Jr., of Houston.
HR 2337	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Victor Vandergriff for his service as chair of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles board and congratulating him on his appointment to the Texas Transportation Commission.
HR 2338	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Cheryl Whitfield for her leadership in the establishment of the National Memorial Ladies organization and the Fallen Warriors Memorial in Cy-Champ Park.
83rd 2nd Called Session
HR 121	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Judge Tom Lawrence on his service as Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2.
82nd Regular Session
HB 112	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
HB 113	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities; providing a civil penalty.
HB 305	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the punishment prescribed for burglary of a vehicle.
HB 722	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of massage therapists, massage establishments, massage schools, and sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties.
HB 723	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the Lone Star College System District service area.
HB 936	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 937	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the issuance and renewal of a real estate inspector license.
HB 1275	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
HB 1385	Last Action: Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Caption: Relating to personalization of certain license plates issued to veterans with disabilities.
HB 1458	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing penalties.
HB 1681	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the composition of the Finance Commission of Texas.
HB 1822	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the withdrawal of security by a bail bond surety.
HB 1823	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to the authority of certain persons to execute bail bonds and act as sureties.
HB 2476	Last Action: Effective on 1/1/12 Caption: Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory; providing penalties.
HB 2477	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/11 Caption: Relating to provision of bilingual election materials.
HB 2616	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.
HB 2617	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of fireworks by certain counties; providing penalties.
HB 3209	Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to the computer equipment recycling program; creating an offense.
HB 3582	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the allocation to certain school districts of the expenses of a joint election.
HB 3583	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of local law enforcement authorities to enforce certain laws regulating coin-operated machines; providing criminal penalties.
HB 3830	Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the creation of the Vintage Municipal Management District; providing authority to impose a tax, levy an assessment, and issue bonds.
HR 171	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jack Burke, Jr., on receiving the 2011 William D. Richardson Award from the Golf Writers Association of America.
HR 286	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Georgia Dempster on her retirement as judge of the 308th Judicial District of Texas.
HR 287	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 8, 2011, as Alliance of North Houston Chambers of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.
HR 288	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2011, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the Capitol.
HR 609	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Harris County Clerk Beverly Kaufman on her retirement.
HR 610	Last Action: Filed Caption: Welcoming members of the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol on February 28, 2011.
HR 663	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming members of the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol on March 1, 2011.
HR 1156	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. David Anthony on his retirement as superintendent of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
HR 1361	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 30, 2011, as Comcast Cares Day.
HR 2020	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 14.
HR 2548	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Barbara Schlattman for her efforts to bring landscaped medians to FM 1960 in Northwest Houston.
81st Regular Session
HB 336	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the repeal of the requirement that school districts conduct emergency school bus evacuation training.
HB 337	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the costs of holding certain joint elections.
HB 404	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
HB 405	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of an animal control officer to carry a bite prevention stick in the performance of official duties.
HB 622	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
HB 623	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the regulation of massage establishments in certain counties.
HB 1631	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to certain notice requirements regarding possessory liens on certain motor vehicles; providing a criminal penalty.
HB 1987	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to fees paid to a constable for serving civil process.
HB 2529	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the terms of office of commissioners of certain emergency services districts.
HB 2530	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a county assessor-collector or the Texas Department of Transportation to refuse to register certain vehicles.
HB 3092	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of fireworks by certain counties; providing penalties.
HB 3093	Last Action: Scheduled for public hearing on . . . Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt commercial development regulations for unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty.
HB 3094	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the regulation of massage parlors by counties; providing penalties.
HB 3095	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/09 Caption: Relating to the use of a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities.
HB 3096	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Relating to authorizing the regulation of nuisances in certain counties.
HB 3618	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the use and management of dedicated funds by the state.
HB 3619	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the safe operation of certain commercial vehicles in this state.
HB 4124	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to certain possessory liens on certain motor vehicles, motorboats, vessels, or outboard motors.
HB 4125	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to liability for obtaining improper unemployment compensation benefits.
HJR 85	Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to provide for members of a governing board of an emergency services district to serve terms not to exceed four years.
HR 61	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Detective Thomas Luell Keen of the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
HR 344	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2009, as Leadership North Houston Day at the State Capitol.
HR 454	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 16, 2009, as Texas Federation of Republican Women Day at the Capitol.
HR 2311	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Corporal Scott Alexander McIntosh of Houston.
80th Regular Session
HB 509	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the enrollment in public school of certain students who are registered sex offenders.
HB 1147	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to erecting certain signs on certain rights-of-way; providing penalties.
HB 1522	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to parking a commercial motor vehicle on certain streets.
HB 1780	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the audit of a county jail's commissary operations.
HB 1781	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to information displayed on a disabled parking placard.
HB 2162	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the content of public school campus improvement plans.
HB 2163	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the definition of automotive wrecking and salvage yard.
HB 2651	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to the issuance and renewal of certain motor vehicle dealer licenses, motor vehicle license plates, and general distinguishing numbers.
HB 2652	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to application of certain law relating to the regulation of certain motor vehicle manufacturers, converters, distributors, and dealers and enforcement of motor vehicle warranties.
HB 2653	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/07 Caption: Relating to emergency services districts.
HB 3127	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the immunization requirements for admission to schools and during certain declared disasters; providing a penalty.
HB 3210	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of an investigator employed by a prosecuting attorney.
HB 3211	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain county attorneys.
HR 637	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Northwest Forest Republican Women.
HR 688	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Faburn Moses Murray of Houston on the occasion of his 79th birthday.
HR 1475	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring John W. Johnson of Houston on his retirement as commissioner of the Texas Transportation Commission.
HR 1476	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Dustin R. Donica of Spring.
HR 1524	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the grand opening of the Paradise Springs retirement community in Spring, Texas.
HR 1817	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Judge Robert Eckels on the occasion of his retirement as county judge of Harris County.
HR 1895	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Dustin R. Donica.
HR 1923	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Principal Pat Huff on his retirement from Klein High School.
HR 1955	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the drama department of Klein High School for winning five Tommy Tune Awards for its production of the musical Oklahoma!
HR 2208	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Kenneth Curtis Ward of Houston.
HR 2474	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Franne R. Michaels of Houston.