Texas State Representative

Philip Cortez 2025 - 89th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 8)

Legislative Session

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas House Bill HB49

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by House
5/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/25/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.
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Texas House Bill HB102

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
4/15/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/20/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to early registration for students in military-related programs at public institutions of higher education.
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Texas House Bill HB300

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by House
4/15/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/19/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/21/25  
Governor Action
6/20/25  
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
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Texas House Bill HB44

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to exceptions to otherwise prohibited abortions based on a physician's reasonable medical judgment.
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Texas House Bill HB1585

Filed
3/14/25  
Out of House Committee
3/31/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to housing finance corporations and to the location of residential developments owned by those corporations.
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Texas House Bill HR1028

Recognizing May 21, 2025, as Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day.
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Texas House Bill HR1130

Congratulating Gregg Popovich on his retirement as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.
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Texas House Bill HB50

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of House Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to informed consent for certain screening tests.
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Texas House Bill HB74

Filed
3/31/25  
Out of House Committee
4/23/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas House Bill HR1066

In memory of Gilbert Edward Reinhard Jr. of Floresville.
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Texas House Bill HCR144

Paying tribute to the U.S. service members killed in action who are being honored as part of the 2025 Fallen Heroes Memorial Service.
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Texas House Bill HR1072

In memory of Gilbert Edward Reinhard Jr. of Floresville.
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Texas House Bill HR1529

Congratulating State Representative Ryan Guillen and State Representative Richard Pea Raymond on becoming the longest-serving desk mates in the history of the Texas House.

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Texas Senate Bill SJR85

Filed
4/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/23/25  
Out of House Committee
5/9/25  
Voted on by House
5/20/25  
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
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Texas Senate Bill SB23

Filed
4/15/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/23/25  
Out of House Committee
5/9/25  
Voted on by House
5/21/25  
Governor Action
6/16/25  
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.