Legislation authored by Jay Dean

Includes legislation with Jay Dean as the primary author for the 85th 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 1487	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
HB 1488	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to state agency reports submitted to the legislature.
HB 1489	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to computation of tax based on the standard presumptive value of a motor vehicle.
HB 1490	Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce Caption: Relating to notice of the cash price of certain health care services by certain hospitals.
HB 1491	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the liability of a rural or community hospital for a health care liability claim.
HB 1501	Last Action: Returned from the House for further action Caption: Relating to certain regulations adopted by a governmental entity restricting the use of a natural gas or propane appliance or other system or component.
HB 2409	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to the waiver of requirements for removing a person's license from inactive status during a state of disaster.
HB 2410	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the location at which certain Internet sales are consummated for purposes of local sales taxes.
HB 2411	Last Action: Referred to Transportation Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to authorize the operation of an off-highway vehicle on certain roads.
HB 2412	Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism Caption: Relating to bag and length limits for certain fish.
HB 2782	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to businesses' civil liability for COVID-19 exposure.
HB 2797	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to prices charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
HB 2800	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the limitation on administration and use of certain assessment instruments in public schools.
HB 2802	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for public schools in a school year in which public school operations are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster and the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation of a public school student.
HB 3661	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to training for members of the governing body of a rural hospital.
HB 3664	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to designation by the purchaser of a motor vehicle of the county in which a motor vehicle dealer shall apply for the registration of and title for certain vehicles sold by the dealer; authorizing a civil penalty.
HB 3669	Last Action: Referred to Higher Education Caption: Relating to the disposition by a public junior college library of certain library materials.
HB 3787	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the loss of benefits by and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
HB 3919	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to the eligibility to vote an early voting ballot by mail on the ground of disability.
HB 3920	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to an application to vote early by mail on the grounds of disability or confinement for childbirth.
HB 4192	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to deadlines associated with proposing and adopting a budget for certain counties.
HB 4298	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to a curriculum coordinator position for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
HB 4299	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on mental health services provided to peace officers in this state.
HB 4300	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to a report by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement regarding peace officer salaries.
HB 4301	Last Action: Referred to Business & Industry Caption: Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
HCR 105	Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Air Force Colonel James Edwin Ray.
HR 582	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Chief J. P. Steelman of the Longview Fire Department on his appointment as chair of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
HR 722	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dr. Blanche Henderson Brick on her receipt of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from Longview ISD.
HR 723	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Wray Wade on receiving a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Longview Independent School District.
HR 724	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Longview mayor Andy Mack on his receipt of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from Longview ISD.
HR 725	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Longview News-Journal on its receipt of 13 awards from the North and East Texas Press Association.
HR 742	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Joe Don Holley on his receipt of a 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from Longview ISD.
HR 1067	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Monsignor Xavier Pappu of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Longview on the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.
HR 1129	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jasmyne Nelms of St. Mary's Catholic School in Longview on participating in the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1130	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rebecca Dunn of St. Mary's Catholic School in Longview on participating in the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1131	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kassidy McCullough of St. Mary's Catholic School in Longview for winning the bronze medal in the 1A women's shot put at the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1132	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dominic Tucker of St. Mary's Catholic School in Longview on participating in the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1133	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Dewey Nelms of St. Mary's Catholic School in Longview on participating in the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1134	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Marlin Reeves of Trinity School of Texas in Longview on his participation in the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1135	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating T. J. Daniels of Longview Christian School on participating in the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1136	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Raven East of Longview Christian School on participating in the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1137	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Evan Hodge of St. Mary's Catholic School in Longview on winning two medals at the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1138	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Georgia Scott of Trinity School of Texas on winning four medals at the 2021 TAPPS Track and Field State Championships.
HR 1219	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Andrew George Khoury of Longview.
HR 1303	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Daniel Carmical for helping to rescue a Longview resident from his burning home.
HR 1304	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the members of the Sabine High School UIL academics team on their exemplary performances at the 2021 state meet.
HR 1442	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Ed Moore for his service as a member of the Longview City Council.
HR 1443	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the fifth anniversary of Oil Horse Brewing Co. in Longview.
HR 1692	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Isaac Adams of Christian Heritage Classical School on winning the 1A individual title at the 2021 TAPPS Golf Championship tournament.
HR 1693	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Longview Christian Heritage Classical School girls' golf team on winning the 1A title at the 2021 TAPPS Golf Championship tournament.
HR 1694	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the boys' golf team from Christian Heritage Classical School in Longview on winning the 1A title at the 2021 TAPPS Golf Championship tournament.
86th Regular Session
HB 1404	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
HB 1406	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to confirmation of a voter's residence by a voter registrar.
HB 1817	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to assistance provided to a person applying for an early voting ballot or voting an early voting ballot by mail; increasing a criminal penalty.
HB 1818	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to confirmation of a voter's residence by a voter registrar.
HB 1819	Last Action: Referred to Elections Caption: Relating to including the qualifications for voting early by mail on the ground of disability on certain early voting by mail materials.
HB 1910	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to consideration of a child's gender identity or expression in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and other proceedings involving children.
HB 2085	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to general procedures and requirements for a nonopioid directive.
HB 2086	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to a controlled substance disposal program for pharmacies and certain health care facilities.
HB 2087	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
HB 2088	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to providing information and other resources regarding safe disposal of Schedule II controlled substance prescription drugs.
HB 2689	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the designation of a cybersecurity coordinator by each school district.
HB 3052	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the revocation of a pharmacy license for failure to operate as a pharmacy.
HB 3203	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the division of certain emergency services districts.
HB 3256	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the eligibility of an individual to be an employee of an appraisal district or to serve on the board of directors of an appraisal district.
HB 3706	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and for special rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
HB 3833	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to participation in a local provider participation fund by certain counties.
HCR 120	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to George Benton Turner.
HR 258	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2019, as East Texas Coalition Day at the State Capitol.
HR 357	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Longview High School football team on winning the 2018 UIL 6A Division 2 state championship.
HR 378	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring native Texan David Varnado for his accomplishments in music.
HR 379	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Miriam Hill on her selection as the 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce.
85th Regular Session
HB 1693	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to documentation for a motor vehicle title.
HB 2280	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and to the agency's enforcement of immigration detainers and of laws relating to immigration.
HB 2671	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the placement of certain substances in Penalty Groups 1 and 3 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act and the prosecution of criminal offenses involving certain substances listed in Penalty Groups 1, 2, and 3 of that Act.
HB 2675	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of State Highway 31 in Gregg County as the Jack Ward Memorial Highway.
HB 2793	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the punishment for certain behavior constituting disorderly conduct; increasing a criminal penalty.
HB 2821	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the regulation of cemeteries and the administration of perpetual care trust funds.
HB 2822	Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Relating to the regulation of banks and trust companies.
HB 2823	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the issuance and enforcement of a subpoena during the course of an investigation of a residential mortgage loan servicer.
HB 2837	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17 Caption: Relating to removal of deceased voters from voter rolls.
HB 3436	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of individuals who are suspected of harming law enforcement officers and individuals who are fugitives from correctional facilities.
HCR 115	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Boy Scout Troop No. 201 in Longview.
HCR 122	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Travis E. Watkins.
HCR 138	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commemorating the 40th annual Great Texas Balloon Race in Gregg County.
HR 666	Last Action: Filed Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2017, as East Texas Coalition Day at the State Capitol.
HR 669	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2017, as East Texas Coalition Day at the State Capitol.
HR 765	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Chris Davis for his donation to the Miracle League of East Texas.
HR 795	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the creation of Christus Good Shepherd Health System.
HR 876	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mike and Amy Clements of Gregg County for their philanthropy.
HR 878	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Bel's Diner in Longview.
HR 879	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Partners in Prevention on being named the 2016 Longview News-Journal Citizen of the Year.
HR 880	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Edible Art Specialty Cakes and Cookies in Longview on its 10th anniversary.
HR 923	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of John Wesley McWhorter of Longview.
HR 937	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Mike and Amy Clements of Gregg County for their philanthropy.
HR 1155	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing March 28, 2017, as Upshur County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 1403	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Kilgore College Fire Academy on its 100th graduating class.
HR 1404	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Byron Berkley on his receipt of the 2017 National Association of Theatre Owners Marquee Award.
HR 1856	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Kilgore High School boys' soccer team on winning the 2016-2017 UIL 4A state championship.
HR 2128	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Rogers Pope Sr. on his selection as 2017 Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Longview.
HR 2263	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the girls' track and field team of Union Grove High School in Gladewater on winning the 2017 UIL 2A state championship.
HR 2384	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the House Business Office staff for its work during the 85th Legislative Session.
HR 2537	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the House Business Office staff for its work during the 85th Legislative Session.
HR 2635	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the members of the House Business Office special services department for their work during the 85th Legislative Session.
85th 1st Called Session
HR 437	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Thomas Matthew Larry of Hallsville.
HR 438	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of William Brannon of Hallsville.
HR 439	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Heath Abram Faucheux of Hallsville.