Sen. brandon creighton • District 4Sen. Brandon Creighton • District 4

Top bills filed:
  • The Senate passed Senate bills 1, 7 and 8 May 25 relating to the $4.6 billion tax relief package. The bill includes language from Creighton’s SB 186, which suggests ways for the comptroller to eliminate or repeal the franchise tax.
  • Co-authored SB 3 to implement the Department of Public Safety troopers plan to expand efforts to combat human trafficking and drug smuggling. After the Senate passed the bill April 20, it was referred May 5 to a House committee.
R-Conroe Elected: 2006 512-463-0104 [email protected]    

Sen. paul bettencourt • District 7Sen. Paul Bettencourt • District 7

Top bills filed:
  • Co-authored SB 1 relating to an increase in the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district. The Senate appointed a House conference committee May 26.
  • Authored SB 1215 to abolish the property tax assistance division from the Comptroller of Public Accounts and transfer duties to a newly created tax board. After the Senate passed the bill, it has been left pending in the House Ways & Means Committee since May 19.
R-Houston • Elected: 2014 512-463-0107 [email protected]    

Rep. Cecil Bell • District 3Rep. Cecil Bell • District 3

Top bills filed:
  • Co-authored HB 460, which would allow search warrants  to be issued for blood tests for intoxication charges. The bill was referred to the Criminal Justice Committee May 14.
  • Authored HB 479, which would approve a pilot project to provide emergency telemedicine services to rural areas. Emergency dispatch centers would provide medical guidance and instructions to those waiting for emergency medical personnel to arrive. The bill was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office May 25.
R-Magnolia Elected: 2012 512-463-0650 [email protected]    

Rep. Patricia Harless • District 126Rep. Patricia Harless • District 126

Top bills filed:
  • Authored HB 2528, which would allow utility districts to fund economic development. The bill was on the governor’s desk as of May 28.
  • Authored HB 2536, which would give concurrent jurisdiction to Harris County district and county courts for eminent domain, reached the governor May 22. Co-authored HB 10, which would help the state prosecute human trafficking. The bill was sent to the governor May 27.
R-Spring Elected: 2006 512-463-0496 [email protected]    

Rep. Allen Fletcher • District 130Rep. Allen Fletcher • District 130

Top bills filed:
  • Authored HB 937, which expands gun rights on public colleges, was considered in the House May 7 but has not seen action since. However, companion bill SB 11 passed in the House May 27. The Senate did not concur and organized a conference committee May 28.
  • Authored HB 121, which allows drivers with warrants for unpaid traffic tickets to pay fines via debit or credit card without going to jail. The bill was sent to the governor May 22 after being approved by both chambers.
R-Cypress Elected: 2008 512-463-0661 [email protected]    

Rep. Debbie Riddle • District 150Rep. Debbie Riddle • District 150

Top bills filed:
  • Co-authored HB 10, which would make it easier for the state to prosecute human trafficking and forced prostitution cases, was sent to the governor’s office May 27.
  • Authored HB 416, requiring personnel of abortion facilities to complete human trafficking training, passed the Senate May 28. The bill had not reached the governor’s desk as of press time.
R-Spring Elected: 2002 512-463-0572 [email protected]