Legislation authored by Dennis Paul
Includes legislation with Dennis Paul 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 | |
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| HB 652 |
Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to notice of an animal's possible exposure in an animal shelter to certain communicable or infectious diseases. |
| HB 738 |
Last Action: See remarks for effective date Caption: Relating to residential and commercial building requirements of municipalities, counties, and emergency services districts. |
| HB 1724 |
Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Caption: Relating to service as an election watcher. |
| HB 1725 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to delivery of ballots by mail. |
| HB 2263 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the requirements for accepting certain election materials. |
| HB 2264 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the appointment, suspension, and termination of a county elections administrator. |
| HB 2265 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the hours for voting during the early voting period. |
| HB 2266 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the appointment of election officers. |
| HB 2267 |
Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the sale and purchase of retail fireworks permits from an Internet website. |
| HB 2268 |
Last Action: Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs Caption: Relating to disconnection notices for water and sewer service. |
| HB 2390 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of a development corporation created by the Gulf Coast Authority to finance certain projects. |
| HB 2597 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to prohibiting camping in certain places; creating a criminal offense. |
| HB 2599 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to ownership and use of mobile batteries to restore electric service after a natural disaster in the ERCOT power region. |
| HB 2600 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to fiscal impact statements for legislation imposing mandates on health benefit plan issuers. |
| HB 2601 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the use of a device capable of recording images or sounds during election proceedings. |
| HB 2602 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to hours of service by an election watcher. |
| HB 2979 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to backup power supply requirements for certain critical facilities. |
| HB 2982 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study the reliability of the ERCOT electric grid. |
| HB 3029 |
Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast Protection District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees; providing authority to impose a tax; granting the power of eminent domain. |
| HB 3280 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to election integrity; creating a criminal offense. |
| HB 3281 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail. |
| HB 3537 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system. |
| HB 3563 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the installation of water meters by the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 50. |
| HB 3564 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Insurance to rescind a certificate of compliance issued for an improvement for purposes of coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. |
| HB 3974 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the residence address of a voter for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar. |
| HB 4210 |
Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct business electronically. |
| HCR 106 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of Alayna Kay McDonald. |
| 87th 1st Called Session | |
| HB 88 |
Last Action: Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Caption: Relating to hours of service by an election watcher. |
| HB 100 |
Last Action: Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Caption: Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail. |
| 87th 2nd Called Session | |
| HB 75 |
Last Action: Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Caption: Relating to hours of service by an election watcher. |
| HB 76 |
Last Action: Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies Caption: Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail. |
| HR 164 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Clear Lake High School Lake Robotics team on its success at the 2021 Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship. |
| HR 165 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Clear Brook High School Astrobots robotics team on its success at the 2021 Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship. |
| HR 166 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Westbrook Intermediate School Flaming Phoenix robotics team on its success at the 2021 Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship. |
| HR 167 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Westbrook Intermediate Rock-it-Bots robotics team on its success at the 2021 Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship. |
| HR 168 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the North Pointe Elementary School ROCK-IT-BOTS robotics team on its success at the 2021 Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship. |
| 86th Regular Session | |
| HB 302 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the carrying, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential or commercial property. |
| HB 303 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to entities eligible to authorize the creation of spaceport development corporations and to the powers of those corporations. |
| HB 304 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts. |
| HB 305 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions with authority to impose a tax post certain information on an Internet website. |
| HB 458 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service. |
| HB 470 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. |
| HB 1010 |
Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to state and regional flood planning. |
| HB 1259 |
Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects. |
| HB 1552 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the firearms training for and weapons proficiency of and the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by county jailers and qualified retired law enforcement officers. |
| HB 1982 |
Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the operation of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association. |
| HB 2320 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to services provided during and following a disaster. |
| HB 2659 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the use of names by public insurance adjusters. |
| HB 2662 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund. |
| HB 2788 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities, including the authority to pledge certain revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects. |
| HB 3092 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to notice of an epizootic infectious disease occurring in an animal shelter. |
| HB 3334 |
Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to satisfaction of continuing education requirements for certain insurance adjusters. |
| HB 3365 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the civil liability of certain persons providing disaster assistance. |
| HB 3477 |
Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce certain municipal building regulations. |
| HB 3805 |
Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation Caption: Relating to reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills. |
| HB 3810 |
Last Action: Placed on intent calendar Caption: Relating to the residential building codes of municipalities. |
| HB 4293 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the maintenance and operation of certain projects by certain drainage districts. |
| HB 4652 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to the creation of the Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 568; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. |
| HB 4761 |
Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Speaker Caption: Relating to the board of directors of the Clear Lake City Water Authority. |
| HR 17 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2019, as Space Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 91 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Harold Cobb on his selection as the 2019 Houston Area Engineer of the Year. |
| HR 361 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2019, as University of Houston-Clear Lake Day at the State Capitol. |
| HR 634 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce for their contributions to Bay Area Houston. |
| HR 683 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Simon Urbanic of League City on his 75th birthday. |
| HR 1196 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Houston Chapter. |
| HR 1290 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing May 18-24, 2019, as National Safe Boating Week. |
| HR 1465 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the 2019 Texas State Schools of Character. |
| HR 1700 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Giovanni Catanzaro on his graduation from Tarleton State University. |
| 85th Regular Session | |
| HB 944 |
Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to supervision of the conduct of a primary election; creating a criminal offense. |
| HB 945 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for the cost of windstorm and hail insurance. |
| HB 946 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to vehicles exempt from vehicle safety inspections. |
| HB 1064 |
Last Action: Referred to Special Purpose Districts Caption: Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts. |
| HB 1165 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. |
| HB 1197 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the training period for a temporary insurance agent's license. |
| HB 1702 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the requirements for an application to vote an early voting ballot by mail. |
| HB 1966 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises of a condominium or multifamily residential rental property. |
| HB 2015 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the disclosure of certain registration information by the voter registrar. |
| HB 2270 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the requirements of service and duties of certain election officers. |
| HB 2665 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to notification by an insurer of certain disciplinary actions imposed on the insurer for a violation of the insurance laws of another state. |
| HB 3099 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to health care information provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities. |
| HB 3111 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to medical gas and vacuum piping systems testing in certain health facilities and voluntary tester registry. |
| HB 3343 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the suspension and reactivation of the operation of the Texas Health Reinsurance System. |
| HB 3348 |
Last Action: Referred to Insurance Caption: Relating to coverage under a preferred provider benefit plan for certain services provided by out-of-network providers; authorizing a fee. |
| HB 3461 |
Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Relating to the sale of park land owned by certain municipalities. |
| HB 4012 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service. |
| HB 4154 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the renewal of a plumber's apprentice certificate of registration. |
| HCR 87 |
Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Urging Congress to direct the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston. |
| HR 362 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2017, as Space Day at the State Capitol and honoring NASA. |
| HR 665 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating William A. Staples on his retirement as president of the University of Houston-Clear Lake. |
| 85th 1st Called Session | |
| HB 141 |
Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs Caption: Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts. |
| HB 366 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. |
| 84th Regular Session | |
| HB 1078 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. |
| HB 1081 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund. |
| HB 1512 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military awards. |
| HB 1585 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities. |
| HB 1622 |
Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain revenue derived from the state gasoline tax. |
| HB 1757 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to liability of an engineer conducting a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association inspection. |
| HB 1965 |
Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. |
| HB 2158 |
Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail. |
| HB 2160 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the release of election judges' and clerks' contact information. |
| HB 2668 |
Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to the cost of education index. |
| HB 2670 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the deadline for counties and municipalities to provide notice of a proposed property tax rate. |
| HB 2693 |
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to exemptions from the sales tax. |
| HB 2921 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to authorizing a recreation and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. |
| HB 3097 |
Last Action: Returned to committee Caption: Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts. |
| HB 3292 |
Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the permit requirements for wastes received from ocean-going vessels. |
| HB 3310 |
Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the funding policies, actuarial valuations, and reporting requirements of certain public retirement systems. |
| HB 3369 |
Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to supervision of the conduct of a primary election; creating an offense. |
| HB 3456 |
Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15 Caption: Relating to the composition of a district executive committee of a political party. |
| HB 3469 |
Last Action: Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Caption: Relating to the certification of structural engineers; providing for a fee. |
| HB 3872 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to licensing requirements, including continuing education requirements for insurance agents, insurance adjusters, and public adjusters. |
| HB 3910 |
Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to completion of continuing education requirements for insurance agents and adjusters. |
| HB 3911 |
Last Action: Removed from local & uncontested calendar Caption: Relating to the appointment by insurers, health maintenance organizations, and their agents of holders of a temporary agent's license. |
| HCR 99 |
Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: In memory of David Michael Braun of Nassau Bay. |
| HCR 109 |
Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Urging Congress to encourage the Department of Defense to relocate the United States Africa Command to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston. |
| HR 805 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 3, 2015, as Space Day at the State Capitol and honoring NASA. |
| HR 2126 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Cathy Supak on her induction into the Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame. |
| HR 3318 |
Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Annika Kailyn Gunderson on graduating Summa Cum Laude from Clear Falls High School. |