Legislation authored by Ben Leman

Includes legislation with Ben Leman as the primary author for the 85th through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

87th Regular Session
HB 918	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.
HB 919	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
HB 1005	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants and to conditions of release on bond for certain defendants.
HB 1006	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the requisites of a bail bond given by certain defendants.
HB 1007	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain trafficking or prostitution related offenses.
HB 1008	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to conditions of release on bond for a defendant charged with certain offenses committed against a child.
HB 1227	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to certain procedures regarding court-ordered financial support for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
HB 1228	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the membership of the board of managers for certain emergency communication districts.
HB 1229	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to abortion safety; authorizing an administrative penalty.
HB 1618	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the number of signatures required on a petition filed in connection with an election to create certain hospital districts.
HB 1734	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the sale of malt beverages by certain brewers to ultimate consumers for on- and off-premises consumption; providing administrative penalties.
HB 2041	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the disclosure of appraisal reports in connection with the use of eminent domain authority.
HB 2042	Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management Caption: Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.
HB 2043	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural land and the liability for the additional tax imposed on such land if the use of the land changes as a result of a condemnation.
HB 2044	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
HB 2080	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to taxpayers' suits.
HB 2660	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the jurisdiction and management of the Star of the Republic Museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
HB 2665	Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Caption: Relating to the size, terms, and election of boards of directors of certain insurance companies.
HB 3151	Last Action: Considered in Calendars Caption: Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that reduce the funding or personnel allocated for law enforcement agencies.
HB 3378	Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism Caption: Relating to required agreement provisions regarding the playing of the national anthem for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
HB 3379	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the duty to report child abuse and neglect.
HB 3380	Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means Caption: Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
HB 3381	Last Action: Laid on the table subject to call Caption: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to contract for the treatment of and sell drill cuttings.
HB 3633	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to establishing a High-Speed Rail Legislative Review Committee; authorizing a fee.
HB 4346	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21 Caption: Relating to the possession, carrying, or transportation of a firearm or alcoholic beverage by certain persons during the use of an easement.
HB 4623	Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed Caption: Relating to the creation of the Austin County Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
HCR 15	Last Action: Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. Caption: Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.
HCR 35	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Designating March 10 as Histotechnology Professionals Day for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.
HCR 61	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Designating the Texas star mushroom as the official State Mushroom of Texas.
HR 209	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Kevin Deramus on being named the 2020 Man of the Year by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the Brenham Economic Development Foundation.
HR 210	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Jennifer Eckermann on being named the 2020 Woman of the Year by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and the Brenham Economic Development Foundation.
HR 211	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of retired game warden Jack W. Kohleffel of Colorado County.
HR 255	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tom Wilkinson Jr. on his retirement as executive director of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments.
HR 679	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Iola High School volleyball team on winning the 2020 UIL 2A state championship.
HR 680	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding of Burleson County.
HR 901	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Finus Odell Tyler of Sealy on his 100th birthday.
HR 1204	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Brenham High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC team on winning the overall title at the 2021 national championship.
HR 1205	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Stephen Kent Balas of Eagle Lake.
87th 2nd Called Session
HB 154	Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
86th Regular Session
HB 539	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the automatic admission to general academic teaching institutions and eligibility for certain scholarships of a student who is the valedictorian of the student's high school graduating class.
HB 1253	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
HB 1412	Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to the application of the professional prosecutors law to and the duties of the county attorney in Burleson County and to the duties of the district attorney for the 21st Judicial District and the 335th Judicial District.
HB 1698	Last Action: Referred to Human Services Caption: Relating to the regulation of residential treatment centers.
HB 1750	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the inspection period for a motor vehicle; increasing certain fees.
HB 1986	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the compatibility of a high-speed rail facility with multiple types of train technology.
HB 1987	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to reporting requirements regarding eminent domain authority.
HB 1988	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the elevation of high-speed rail tracks.
HB 1989	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to requiring commissioners court approval of a proposed county road alteration for high-speed rail construction.
HB 1991	Last Action: Withdrawn from schedule Caption: Relating to the authorization of alternative assessment instruments for use under the public school accountability system in evaluating secondary-level student achievement in mathematics, reading, and writing.
HB 1992	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to prohibiting telemarketers from transmitting misleading caller identification information or otherwise misrepresenting the origin of a telemarketing call.
HB 1996	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to admonitions given by a court to a defendant before accepting a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
HB 2175	Last Action: Received from the House Caption: Relating to the threshold contract amount at which a county is required to engage in a competitive purchasing procedure for certain purchases.
HB 2176	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19 Caption: Relating to the authority of the Lavaca Hospital District to lease district property.
HB 2548	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the composition of the juvenile board of Grimes County.
HB 2716	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to authorization for a private entity to enter onto property to survey for a proposed high-speed rail project.
HB 4213	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to abortion safety; authorizing an administrative penalty.
HB 4219	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts to acquire real property for a high-speed rail project.
HB 4446	Last Action: Companion considered in lieu of in committee Caption: Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the Star of the Republic Museum to the Texas Historical Commission.
HB 4665	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the juvenile board of Fayette County.
HR 171	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Austin County Commissioner Douglas W. King.
HR 207	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing February 26, 2019, as Washington County Day at the State Capitol.
HR 368	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the St. Paul High School girls' cross country team on winning the 2018 TAPPS 2A state championship.
HR 1734	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Sergeant Randy Thumann for his service and achievements as a drug interdiction officer with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.