Legislation authored by Matt Schaefer

Includes legislation with Matt Schaefer as the primary author for the 83rd through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System. Author information is not available for the 87th Legislature.

87th Regular Session
HB 1406	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to judicial review of certain orders regarding a declared state of disaster or public health disaster or issued to prevent the spread of a communicable disease.
HB 1407	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.
HB 1408	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to temporary limitations on the amount of tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
HB 1440	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are honorably retired from certain law enforcement positions.
HB 1441	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 1650	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the regulation of plumbing, including the requirements to obtain a tradesman plumber-limited license.
HB 1927	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses.
HB 2097	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
HB 2098	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses for violating an emergency management plan.
HB 2099	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the disclosure of personal information associated with a motor vehicle record for certain purposes.
HB 2196	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to state emergency management during a state of disaster.
HB 2198	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment for certain offenses regarding the possession or promotion of lewd material depicting a child; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
HB 2377	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for possession of child pornography; increasing criminal penalties.
HB 3218	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion, including information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
HB 3628	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the carrying of holstered handguns by handgun license holders.
HB 3822	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Smith County.
HB 3828	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to voter qualification and registration.
HB 4034	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem to represent an unborn child during a court proceeding authorizing a pregnant minor to consent to an abortion.
HB 4256	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the duties and oversight of the Department of Public Safety's office of inspector general regarding the use of cyber technology and activity.
HB 4271	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the administration of public institutions of higher education, including certain restrictions on hiring and tenure decisions, curriculum, and involvement in litigation.
HB 4304	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care.
HB 4339	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
HB 4357	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to information technology consulting and technical support services.
HCR 79	Last Action: Referred to Resolutions Calendars Caption: In memory of Sam L. Womack of Tyler.
HJR 98	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a person to travel in and operate a vehicle using human decision-making.
HR 527	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Sam L. Womack of Tyler.
87th 1st Called Session
HB 220	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
87th 2nd Called Session
HB 79	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of trespass while entering the state.
HB 128	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
87th 3rd Called Session
HB 149	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to temporary limitations on the amount of tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
86th Regular Session
HB 480	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a challenge to a grand juror and the recording of certain proceedings relating to the grand jury.
HB 1615	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 1793	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.
HB 2136	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to warning signs applicable to the carrying of weapons on the premises of certain holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits and to grounds for cancellation of those licenses and permits.
HB 2434	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to information regarding perinatal palliative care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and a criminal offense.
HB 2557	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to collection and reporting of certain information regarding tuition and fee exemptions granted by institutions of higher education to veterans and their family members.
HB 2680	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the student recreational facility fee at The University of Texas at Tyler.
HB 2696	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
HB 3016	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder in a motor vehicle.
HB 3117	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability.
HB 3118	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the titling of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state.
HB 3119	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
HB 3621	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a requirement that a student's postsecondary transcript include the average or median grade awarded in each class.
HB 3623	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to renewal of a public school teacher's continuing employment contract based on student growth.
HB 3626	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the comptroller's administration of federal money and certain general revenue and to the use of certain general revenue for property tax relief.
HB 4296	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of plumbing, including the requirements to obtain a tradesman plumber-limited license.
HB 4331	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
HB 4389	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to student success-based funding for certain public institutions of higher education.
HB 4749	Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to the creation of the Rose City Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.
HR 586	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas at Tyler baseball team on winning the 2018 NCAA Division III national championship.
HR 2168	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Rosalie Korinn Howerton of Tyler.
85th Regular Session
HB 87	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures.
HB 144	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to electronic reporting requirements for an abortion facility.
HB 148	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
HB 153	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations.
HB 155	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 1267	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or at a place of religious worship.
HB 1268	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a challenge to a grand juror.
HB 1636	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations.
HB 1637	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to warning signs applicable to the carrying of weapons on the premises of certain holders of alcoholic beverage licenses and permits and to grounds for cancellation of those licenses and permits.
HB 1971	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to providing information regarding perinatal hospice care and prohibiting discriminatory abortions; creating an administrative penalty, a civil remedy, and criminal offenses.
HB 2042	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
HB 2522	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a memorandum of understanding between this state and the United States Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
HB 2536	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to information about certain veterans and their dependents reported by institutions of higher education to the Texas Veterans Commission.
HB 2779	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
HB 2874	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to providing information regarding immunization requirements for admission to public elementary and secondary schools.
HB 3278	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to certain requirements for barber schools and private beauty culture schools.
HB 3279	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to eligibility requirements for the specialized telecommunications assistance program.
HB 3472	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to authorize individuals to teach certain classes.
HB 3829	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to an administrative violation of a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
HB 3927	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to requiring an economic development corporation to file with the comptroller a report regarding bonds issued by the corporation.
HB 3928	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer between family members.
HB 3931	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the provision of and local regulation of certain for-hire passenger transportation.
HB 3933	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the sale of mobility motor vehicles by certain dealers.
HB 4141	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to commercial insurance rates and forms.
HJR 89	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
84th Regular Session
HB 832	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for a physician performing an abortion at an abortion facility.
HB 844	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
HB 845	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the hours of instruction required to be eligible for a cosmetology operator license.
HB 846	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the eligibility for an esthetician specialty license.
HB 847	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the eligibility for a manicurist license or a barber technician/manicurist specialty license.
HB 848	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to qualifications for a backflow prevention assembly tester license.
HB 1249	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations.
HB 1279	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
HB 1497	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to persons who teach career and technology education.
HB 1561	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a church or religious organization.
HB 1899	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border.
HB 1973	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
HB 1975	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
HB 1976	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the regulation of abortion procedures.
HB 1977	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to repealing certain towing and booting licenses and regulations.
HB 2018	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to guard dog companies and abolishing the regulation of guard dog trainers.
HB 2484	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the issuance of occupational licenses to certain out-of-state applicants.
HB 2485	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to required facilities and equipment for barber schools.
HB 3170	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the regulation of occupations by this state.
HB 3172	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to emergency orders concerning water rights issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 3173	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to renewal, expiration, or revocation of charters of and evaluation of performance of open-enrollment charter schools providing education within a residential treatment facility.
HB 3401	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
HB 3410	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to employ peace officers.
HB 3713	Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate occupations.
HB 3717	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the criminal penalty for a person who carries a concealed weapon into a prohibited area; creating a criminal offense; providing penalties.
HB 3874	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to course content requirements for biology instruction provided by a public school.
HB 3879	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to employment of athletic coaches by school districts.
HB 3883	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue for the payment of certain obligations related to hotel projects.
HB 3950	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action.
HB 3956	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
HB 4004	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
HR 491	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Savannah Solis of Tyler for her efforts in support of law enforcement personnel.
HR 3167	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Richard Wayne Kennedy of Tyler.
HR 3168	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Clifford Charles Baker Jr. of Tyler.
83rd Regular Session
HB 1413	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the duties of the state demographer related to abortion statistics.
HB 1414	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
HB 1415	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the issuance of school district teaching permits to persons who will teach only career and technology education classes.
HB 1532	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the approval requirement for a rental-purchase agreement that includes a loss damage waiver provision.
HB 1610	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the establishment of a pharmacy school at The University of Texas at Tyler.
HB 1776	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the definition of "drought" for the purposes of emergency orders concerning water rights issued by the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 1778	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to abolishing the regulation of the practice of interior design.
HB 1779	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the regulation of the practices of barbering and cosmetology and associated locations.
HB 1780	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to emergency orders concerning water rights issued by the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 1935	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations.
HB 2257	Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to the regulation of property and casualty insurance rates.
HB 2308	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to facility reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility.
HB 2309	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for abortions performed at an abortion facility.
HB 2384	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to premium rates for title insurance.
HB 2534	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the possession of certain weapons by a security guard on the premises of a school or educational institution.
HB 2535	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or church or religious organization.
HB 3257	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
HR 498	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 25 and 26, 2013, as East Texas Coalition Days at the State Capitol.
83rd 3rd Called Session
HB 14	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by Type B economic development corporations.