Legislation authored by Phil Stephenson
Includes legislation with Phil Stephenson as the primary author for the 83rd through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.
87th Regular Session | |
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HB 248 |
Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
HB 281 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee. |
HB 283 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee. |
HB 288 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue. |
HB 577 |
Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to establishing a joint interim committee to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
HB 1059 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain. |
HB 1270 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the practice of chiropractic. |
HB 1839 |
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the age qualifications for a person elected or appointed to serve as a district judge. |
HB 2148 |
Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to notification by the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of incidents of Naegleria fowleri. |
HB 3097 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project. |
HB 4317 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption. |
HB 4583 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 232; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes. |
HB 4634 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 250; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 4642 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 253; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 4643 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to a study by the comptroller to implement a pilot program that establishes a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Employees Retirement System of Texas. |
HCR 1 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings. |
HCR 88 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Congratulating Merle Reue Hudgins of Wharton on receiving the Yellow Rose of Texas Award. |
HJR 19 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts. |
HJR 155 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption. |
87th 2nd Called Session | |
HCR 9 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the dedication of a Texas Historical Marker at the site of the Wharton Training School in Wharton. |
86th Regular Session | |
HB 183 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to establishing a joint interim committee to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
HB 191 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the disposal of pesticides. |
HB 196 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to allowing justice and municipal courts to access the financial responsibility verification program. |
HB 201 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board. |
HB 486 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects. |
HB 533 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects. |
HB 587 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 71 in Wharton County as the Game Warden Justin Hurst Memorial Highway. |
HB 681 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the inclusion of territory of a municipality in a county assistance district. |
HB 1829 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 225; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose a tax. |
HB 2060 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 233; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 2733 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the scope of practice for chiropractors. |
HB 3422 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 231; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 3793 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue. |
HB 3829 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption. |
HB 4344 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to municipal solid waste management services contracts; limiting the amount of a fee. |
HB 4371 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to digital currencies. |
HB 4375 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the use of anti-theft electronic monitoring as a condition of community supervision or release on bond. |
HB 4639 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 237; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 4660 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 239; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 4676 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 4680 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Gateway Park Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 4728 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 241; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 4729 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 242; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 4746 |
Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Boling Municipal Water District. |
HB 4747 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Boling Municipal Water District. |
HCR 17 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings. |
HJR 118 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts. |
HJR 120 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption. |
HR 194 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 12, 2019, as Wharton County Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 651 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2019, as Jackson County Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 676 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Texas Game Warden Justin Philip Hurst of El Campo. |
85th Regular Session | |
HB 474 |
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District; authorizing fees. |
HB 572 |
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the disposal of pesticides. |
HB 756 |
Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to restrictions on the name of a general-purpose political committee. |
HB 835 |
Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture. |
HB 1166 |
Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. |
HB 1221 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 90 Alternate as the Johnnie David Hutchins Memorial Highway. |
HB 1303 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 71 in Wharton County as the Roy P. Benavidez Memorial Highway. |
HB 1343 |
Last Action: Referred to Special Purpose Districts Caption: Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts. |
HB 1416 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to authorizing public retirement systems to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing certain pension revenue enhancement strategies. |
HB 2212 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to weight limitations for natural gas motor vehicles. |
HB 2517 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a prohibition of the land application of grit or grease trap waste. |
HB 2647 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorized investments of public funds. |
HB 2648 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to including the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks as authorized investments for a governmental entity. |
HB 2928 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to including the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks as authorized investments for a governmental entity and the requirements for certificates of deposit or share certificates held as authorized investments for a governmental entity. |
HB 3206 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to the composition of the combative sports advisory board. |
HB 4169 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Route 59 in Wharton County. |
HB 4175 |
Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Route 59 in Jackson County. |
HB 4269 |
Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 59 in Jackson County as the State Trooper Bill Davidson Memorial Highway. |
HCR 38 |
Last Action: Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Caption: Urging Congress to abolish the current income-based system of taxation. |
HCR 39 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings. |
HCR 74 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Paying tribute to the sacrifice of U.S. Navy Seaman Johnnie David Hutchins during World War II and honoring his family. |
HCR 76 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Paying tribute to the life of U.S. Army Master Sergeant Roy Perez Benavidez. |
HCR 79 |
Last Action: Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Caption: Urging Congress to abolish the current income based system of taxation. |
HR 709 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2017, as Wharton County Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 813 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 14, 2017, as Jackson County Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 2245 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Texas State Trooper Bill Davidson. |
85th 1st Called Session | |
HB 101 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing public retirement systems to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing certain pension revenue enhancement strategies. |
HB 103 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the disposal of pesticides. |
84th Regular Session | |
HB 220 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to restrictions on the name of a general-purpose political committee; providing a criminal penalty. |
HB 221 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve as a campaign treasurer of a general-purpose political committee. |
HB 292 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions. |
HB 472 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture. |
HB 481 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 1301 in Wharton County as the Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña Memorial Highway. |
HB 1707 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the methods by which a political subdivision may submit contributions to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. |
HB 1708 |
Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain students enrolled in fire science courses at public institutions of higher education. |
HB 1725 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the composition of local boards of the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. |
HB 2530 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the abolishment of the Wharton County child support office. |
HB 2548 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the disposal of pesticides. |
HB 2676 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the regulation of money services businesses; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. |
HB 2730 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and to the creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals District; authorizing fees. |
HB 2877 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
HB 2911 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to establishment of statewide and local emergency communications grant programs and financing of state emergency communications. |
HB 2972 |
Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock Caption: Relating to notice concerning the availability to persons who transport agricultural products of an overweight vehicle permit. |
HB 3397 |
Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to water intake requirements for the Lower Colorado River Authority. |
HB 3399 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to franchise tax payments and reports. |
HB 3408 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to posting certain municipal financial information on the Internet. |
HB 3858 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District. |
HB 3890 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibiting benefits for same-sex spouses under a public retirement system. |
HB 4141 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 191; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 4196 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 65 of Fort Bend County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds payable from taxes. |
HCR 27 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Urging the U.S. Congress to abolish the current income-based system of taxation and to enact a national retail sales tax, and urging repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment. |
HCR 30 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings. |
HR 96 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the posthumous presentation of the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Master Sergeant Mike C. Peña of Newgulf. |
HR 577 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2015, as Wharton County Day at the State Capitol. |
HR 759 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jerome Barta of Bonus on his 100th birthday. |
HR 1832 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing April 21, 2015, as Jackson County Day at the State Capitol. |
83rd Regular Session | |
HB 1256 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13 Caption: Relating to the donation of office space owned by a legislator or a legislator's business for use as the legislator's district office. |
HB 1257 |
Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to restrictions on the use of commercial social networking sites by sex offenders; imposing a criminal penalty. |
HB 1331 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain complaints to and investigations by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. |
HB 1756 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the peer review program for certified public accountants and certified public accountancy firms. |
HB 1757 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the composition of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. |
HB 1890 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to certain contracts between the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association or the Texas Public Finance Authority and a financial advisor or investment banking services provider. |
HB 2181 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions. |
HB 2633 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations. |
HB 3864 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 184; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
HB 3954 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the creation and the powers and duties of certain special districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes. |
HCR 58 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings as well as displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings. |
HR 399 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the El Campo High School football team on its successful 2012 season and its appearance in the UIL 3A Division 1 state championship game. |
HR 601 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the life of U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant James Calfee and commemorating his posthumous receipt of the Silver Star. |
HR 940 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Welcoming citizens of Wharton County to the State Capitol. |
83rd 2nd Called Session | |
HR 16 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Christopher "Hoss" Earl Ullrich Linzza of El Campo. |