Legislation authored by John Cyrier

Includes legislation with John Cyrier as the primary author for the 84th through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
HB 783 Last Action: Referred to Local Government
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department regarding wind-powered energy devices; providing a civil penalty.
HB 1474 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to requirements for the designation of a property as a historic landmark and the inclusion of a property in a historic district by a municipality.
HB 1475 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to municipal board of adjustment zoning variances based on unnecessary hardship.
HB 1478 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to liability of a recreational vehicle park or campground entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
HB 1479 Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry
Caption: Relating to charging exorbitant or excessive prices for certain agricultural goods during a declared disaster.
HB 1480 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
HB 1545 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on Jail Standards.
HB 1550 Last Action: Postponed
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
HB 1575 Last Action: Received from the House
Caption: Relating to certain provisions applicable to state agencies subject to review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
HB 1615 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
HB 1830 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
HB 1855 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission.
HB 1860 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
HB 2114 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to a Texas Department of Transportation comprehensive development agreement for a project in Travis and Williamson Counties.
HB 2757 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conduct and promotion of charitable raffles.
HB 2946 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to the provision of financial assistance to survivors of certain members of the Texas military forces.
HB 2947 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to county subdivision platting requirements for recreational vehicle communities.
HB 2948 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to regulate condominiums.
HB 2989 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain notice and protest provisions applicable to municipal zoning changes.
HB 3403 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the operation of an unmanned aircraft that is outside the direct line of sight of the operator of the aircraft; creating a criminal offense; imposing a fee.
HB 4374 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the use of executory contracts for the purchase of land to be used as a residence in certain counties.
HB 4423 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district.
HB 4436 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the operation of aircraft in or on protected freshwater areas.
HB 4538 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on municipal or county property; providing civil penalties.
HB 4645 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Wildwood Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HCR 97 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Brandon Keith White of Fort Davis.
HCR 98 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Dewey Douglas Stockbridge of Alpine.
HCR 99 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: In memory of Robert Otto Dittmar II of Kerrville.
HR 980 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Roger Harold Walter Haug of Lockhart.
HR 2014 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 713.
86th Regular Session
HB 1185 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to limitations on adjudication awards arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
HB 1214 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
HB 1618 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the provision of state death benefits to certain members of the Texas military forces.
HB 1620 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to legislative oversight of deferred maintenance projects.
HB 1948 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Caldwell County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HB 2496 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark by a municipality.
HB 2497 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to rules of and appeals to a municipal board of adjustment.
HB 2597 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to designating May 17 as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.
HB 3075 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Relating to the delegation of powers and duties by the Texas Historical Commission.
HB 3084 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designating July 20 as Space Exploration Day.
HB 3396 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the authorization of a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program.
HB 3550 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Relating to the taking of feral hogs without a hunting license.
HB 4251 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to allowing the Bastrop County Commissioners Court to charge interest on assessments for certain county improvements of subdivision roads.
HB 4541 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission over certain real property owned by the state.
HB 4554 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the parks and wildlife commission's authority to designate wind-powered energy device construction areas near certain lands.
HB 4568 Last Action: Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the consideration of floodplain maps in the permitting of certain solid waste facilities.
HCR 69 Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Recognizing the game wardens of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as the "Texas Navy" and commending them for their service to the Lone Star State.
HCR 131 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Bastrop County as the official Film Hospitality Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2019.
HJR 39 Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
HR 289 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Real Estate Councils of Texas for its service to the real estate industry.
HR 511 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the recipients of the 2019 Texas Medal of Arts Awards.
HR 681 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band of Texas A&M University on its 125th anniversary.
HR 706 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Norma Frances "Tootsie" Tomanetz for her achievements as a barbecue pit master.
HR 843 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Phyllis Marie Simmonds of Lincoln.
HR 897 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 2020 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.
HR 903 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating the 2019 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.
HR 1270 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Richard "Dick" Cole and commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid.
HR 1303 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Jacob Henry Neidig of Elgin High School for his academic achievements.
HR 1375 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Commemorative Air Force for its restoration of That's All, Brother, a World War II C-47 troop transport plane.
HR 1553 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Marvin Lee James Kipp of Winchester.
HR 1708 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Wilson Connell "Connie" Edwards Sr.
HR 1997 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Pike Powers for his contributions to the development of the Austin regional technology economy.
85th Regular Session
HB 358 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center or military installation.
HB 359 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles.
HB 454 Last Action: Referred to Investments & Financial Services
Caption: Relating to the use of insurance proceeds paid to an insured and a lender for residential property damage.
HB 1077 Last Action: Referred to Elections
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot.
HB 1730 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to certification of the state's primary standards of weights and measures.
HB 1860 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general.
HB 2121 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to damages in certain contract claims against the state.
HB 2128 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to adjudication of claims arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
HB 2322 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the applicability of petitions to release an area for certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
HB 2809 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain Texas Rangers for burial in the state cemetery.
HB 3020 Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
Caption: Relating to contracting and purchasing of certain governmental entities and development corporations.
HB 3090 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of laws prohibiting outdoor burning of waste and combustible material.
HB 3506 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision.
HB 3810 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the property known as the French Legation to the Texas Historical Commission and to certain historic sites under the commission's jurisdiction.
HB 3996 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the sunset review of certain municipally owned water utilities.
HB 4057 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
Caption: Relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and the medical treatment and care of animals in animal shelters and releasing agencies; expanding the applicability of an occupational license.
HB 4198 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the payment by prospective adoptive parents of certain expenses of the birth mother.
HB 4209 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the Comptroller's Property Value Study.
HR 31 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Serena K. Formby-Condon on the occasion of National Brain Injury Awareness Month in March 2017.
HR 207 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring the Giddings Independent School District.
HR 517 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Bishop George C. Sampleton of Bastrop for his service to his church and his community.
HR 518 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of former astronaut Eugene Andrew Cernan of Piney Point Village.
HR 787 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Colonel Joe Tom Haney, former band director for Texas A&M University.
HR 1358 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 11, 2017, as Texas STEM Powered by Aviation and Aerospace Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1469 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Richard Cole for his participation in the Doolittle Raid of World War II.
HR 2097 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring Kay Garcia McAnally for her service on the Bastrop City Council.
HR 2499 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Peggy Butler Duda of Lockhart.
HR 2656 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Snow's BBQ in Lexington on ranking first on the 2017 list of the Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas published by Texas Monthly.
85th 1st Called Session
HB 107 Last Action: Referred to Urban Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce a requirement that a builder or contractor obtain a license or other similar certification from the political subdivision.
HR 25 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Michael C. Fisher of Bastrop.
HR 227 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the Hunters for the Hungry program for helping to alleviate food insecurity.
HR 362 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Major General Gerald R. Betty on his retirement as commanding general of the Texas State Guard.
HR 444 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Kimmie Nemecek for her service as an assistant to the house sergeant-at-arms.
84th Regular Session
HB 2840 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot.
HB 3116 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Relating to the regulation of groundwater with historic use by and conflicts of law for the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
HB 3161 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to prioritizing groundwater production.
HB 3163 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to civil suits filed against board members of a groundwater conservation district and the liability of a member for certain actions taken by the board.
HB 3198 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to permitting for injection wells in certain oil and gas producing counties.
HB 3229 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles.
HB 3653 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to persons or laboratories that conduct official equine infectious anemia testing.
HB 3738 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.
HR 2241 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 28, 2015, as Karnes County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 2420 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the dedication of the Official Texas Historical Marker honoring 19th-century horse breeder William B. Fleming.
HR 2704 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing May 13, 2015, as Caldwell County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 2829 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mayde Elizabeth "Liz" McGinty of Caldwell County.
HR 3046 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Honoring former Lee County constable L. E. "Buster" Dussetschleger for his public service.