Legislation authored by Tony Tinderholt

Includes legislation with Tony Tinderholt as the primary author for the 84th 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 1269	Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs Caption: Relating to the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
HB 1690	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
HB 1691	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the protection of religious freedoms and religious institutions during a declared state of disaster.
HB 1692	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the amounts budgeted by certain political subdivisions for fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical services.
HB 1731	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
HB 1774	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials.
HB 1775	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim.
HB 2733	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to defendants restricted to the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device or required to submit to alcohol monitoring and establishing a central database of those defendants.
HB 2734	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the limitation on administration and use of certain assessment instruments in public schools.
HB 2735	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to use an alternate work period for county peace officers.
HB 2965	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
HB 2966	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the repeal of provisions providing for the calculation and effect of a de minimis ad valorem tax rate.
HB 3780	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to renewal of a state of disaster declared to address a communicable disease.
HB 3781	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a prohibition on executive orders issued during a declared state of disaster that prohibit a business or category of businesses from operating.
HB 3782	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to governmental authority to close private and public schools.
HB 3783	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the penalty for violating certain executive orders, proclamations, or regulations issued by the governor.
HB 3784	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the penalty for a violation of an emergency management plan.
HB 3785	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the governor's authority to suspend regulatory statutes, orders, and rules during a declared state of disaster.
HB 4396	Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to distributions to the state greyhound breed registry.
HR 43	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending members of the Arlington Fire Department TIFMAS strike team for helping to battle wildfires in California in September and October of 2020.
HR 160	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of U.S. Congressman Ron Wright.
HR 491	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Arlington Retired School Employees Association on its 50th anniversary.
HR 634	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Medical City Arlington on earning designation as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Facility from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
HR 910	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas at Arlington Movin' Mavs on winning the 2021 National Wheelchair Basketball Association intercollegiate championship.
87th 1st Called Session
HB 211	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine passports; providing a civil penalty.
HR 5	Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives to provide for the imposition of penalties on absent members.
87th 2nd Called Session
HB 125	Last Action: Filed Caption: Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine passports; providing a civil penalty.
HR 15	Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives to provide for the imposition of penalties on absent members.
HR 102	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Mission Arlington on its 35th anniversary.
87th 3rd Called Session
HB 86	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine passports; providing a civil penalty.
HR 21	Last Action: Referred to House Administration Caption: Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives to provide for the imposition of penalties on absent members.
86th Regular Session
HB 364	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to required alcohol monitoring and ignition interlock devices ordered by a court and a central database of those orders; creating a criminal offense.
HB 400	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the security of the electric grid.
HB 525	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the limitation on administration and use of certain assessment instruments in public schools.
HB 896	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prohibiting abortion and protecting the rights of an unborn child.
HB 1440	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials.
HB 1441	Last Action: Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to reenrollment of certain retirees in the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program.
HB 1609	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain grand juror information.
HB 1789	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to enter into an agreement to create a mutual aid law enforcement task force.
HB 2241	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to hazardous duty pay for security officers employed by the Texas Military Department.
HB 3725	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the enforcement of traffic laws by private institutions of higher education.
HB 3726	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the use of the law enforcement officer standards and education fund for continuing education expenses of law enforcement personnel at private or independent institutions of higher education.
HB 3857	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to discrimination by a health care provider based on immunization status.
HB 3926	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
HB 4428	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the application for and expiration of a license to carry a handgun.
HJR 74	Last Action: Referred to County Affairs Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of an animal used for county purposes to the animal's handler on the animal's retirement.
HJR 96	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.
HR 191	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating The University of Texas at Arlington on being designated a Purple Heart University by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Texas.
HR 322	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Richard Sutterfield on his retirement from Arlington ISD.
HR 356	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Major Michael A. Wilson on his retirement from the U.S. Air Force.
HR 697	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 6, 2019, as The University of Texas at Arlington Day at the State Capitol.
HR 788	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Harold Kenneth Elliott.
HR 1185	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the partnership between the Texas National Guard and the armed forces of the Republic of Chile.
HR 2182	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Arlington Board of Realtors.
85th Regular Session
HB 407	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
HB 948	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibiting abortion and recognizing the rights, powers, and privileges of all unborn children at every stage of gestation from fertilization until birth; affecting criminal offenses and penalties.
HB 1871	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to a person's eligibility for Medicaid.
HB 2709	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Education Agency on the financial costs of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
HB 4001	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
HB 4003	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to a central database containing information about defendants required to have an ignition interlock device installed on a vehicle and local law enforcement access to that database through a mobile data terminal.
HB 4004	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to verification of eligibility for the school lunch program.
HR 1056	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeffrey Patrick Morris on his service as state chair of the Young Conservatives of Texas.
HR 1194	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chief Don Crowson of the Arlington Fire Department on his receipt of a 2017 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service from the American Medical Association.
HR 1486	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating John Gregory Webb of Fort Worth on his retirement from the office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
HR 1646	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of the Reverend Harvey E. Penley of Haltom City.
HR 2406	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Clayton David Winkles of Arlington.
85th 1st Called Session
HR 35	Last Action: Referred to Rules & Resolutions Caption: Amending Rule 5 of the rules of the House.
84th Regular Session
HB 871	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to fingerprints collected by the Texas Department of Public Safety from an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate and used for the department's image verification system.
HB 1234	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns by certain license holders on certain locations associated with a public or private school or educational institution.
HB 1237	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Hays and Travis Counties as the Lieutenant Clay Crabb Memorial Highway.
HB 1806	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to service of process in this state.
HB 2040	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to professional development requirements for teachers of gifted and talented students.
HB 2054	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to increased penalties for the offense of trafficking of persons that involves a child victim or the death of any victim.
HB 2514	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 2625	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license renewal fees for qualified handgun instructors.
HB 3320	Last Action: Referred to Investments & Financial Services Caption: Relating to the use of certain coins and bullion as legal tender.
HB 3321	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to rules respecting a person's eligibility for medical assistance.
HB 3801	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
HCR 73	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid.
HR 233	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Blake Cretsinger of the Arlington Fire Department for his courageous service.
HR 234	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing John "JP" Gonzales of the Arlington Fire Department for his courageous service.
HR 864	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Charles David Kirkham of Troop No. 520 in Arlington on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
HR 1706	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the Peters family of Arlington for its generous support of local schools.
HR 1708	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Officer Jonathan Sosa on his receipt of the Police Officer's Award from the Arlington Police Department.
HR 1713	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 120th anniversary of The University of Texas at Arlington.
HR 1734	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Arlington Police Department on its accomplishments in crime reduction.
HR 2128	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Officer Richard Hernandez for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2129	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Officer Thomas Stellato for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2130	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Lieutenant Kelly Velder for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2131	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Officer Bill Oakman for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2132	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Officer Thomas McPhail for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2133	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Officer Jessie Rogers for his 25 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2134	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sergeant Tim Anderson for his 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2135	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Deputy Chief Jeff Matthews for his 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2136	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sergeant Doug Depoma for his 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2137	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Officer Donna Hubbard for her 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2138	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Sergeant John White for his 30 years of service with the Arlington Police Department.
HR 2271	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Bowie High School Choir on the occasion of its performance at the State Capitol on May 26, 2015.
HR 2644	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Officer Billy Cruz of the Arlington Police Department for his heroism during a fire.
HR 2645	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Officer Kristi Johnson of the Arlington Police Department for her heroism during a fire.
HR 2763	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Micah Cavanaugh for his service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt.
HR 2764	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Allison Ngo for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt.
HR 2765	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Jake Robinson for his service as communications director in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt.
HR 2766	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Joshua Finkenbinder for his service as district director in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt.
HR 2767	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Scott Urbis for his service as policy analyst in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt.
HR 2768	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Brittany Kelm for her service as communications liaison in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt.
HR 2769	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Michael Tucker for his service as a communications liaison in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt.
HR 2770	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Luis Ruiz for his service as a legislative liaison in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt.
HR 2771	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Seth Slover for his service as a legislative liaison in the office of State Representative Tony Tinderholt.
HR 2891	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the AWARE Foundation in Arlington for its support of teachers.
HR 2960	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Becca Buechele on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the high school category.
HR 2961	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jeannie Burt on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the high school category.
HR 2962	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Ronda Hay on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the junior high school category.
HR 2963	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cathy Roden on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the junior high school category.
HR 2964	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tena Phelps on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the fifth through sixth grade category.
HR 2965	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Shannon Murton on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the fifth through sixth grade category.
HR 2966	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Falon Hanson on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the second through fourth grade category.
HR 2967	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Lena Hancock on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the second through fourth grade category.
HR 2968	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Patti Belknap on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the prekindergarten through first grade category.
HR 2969	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Stephanie Faulkner on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the prekindergarten through first grade category.
HR 3261	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Sandy McNutt on the naming of a new elementary school in the Arlington Independent School District in her honor.