Sen. Paul Bettencourt • District 7[/caption]
Sen. Paul Bettencourt • District 7
Top bills filed: Co-authored Senate Bill 1 relating to an increase in the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district. The bill was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office June 1.
Authored SB 752 to repeal the inheritance tax as of Sept. 1 for residents who inherit property or money from a deceased person. The bill was signed by the House and Senate and sent to the governor’s office May 30.
R-Houston Elected: 2014 512-463-0107 [email protected]
Sen. John Whitmire • District 15[/caption]
Sen. John Whitmire • District 15
Top bills filed: Authored SB 108, relating to the prevention of truancy. The bill passed both chambers and was sent to the governor’s office June 1.
Authored SB 308, which would place private university police under the Open Records Act. The bill passed both chambers May 21 and was signed by the governor June 1. SB 308 goes into effect Sept. 1.
D-Houston Elected: 1982 512-463-0115 [email protected]
Rep. Patricia Harless • District 126[/caption]
Rep. Patricia Harless • District 126
Top bills filed: Authored House Bill 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. It 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 130[/caption]
Rep. Allen Fletcher • District 130
Top bills filed: Authored HB 937, which expands gun rights on public colleges, was considered in the House May 7 and failed to become law. Companion bill SB 11 was sent to the governor’s office June 1 but with an amendment allowing private universities to opt out of the law.
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 150[/caption]
Rep. 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. HB 10 was sent to the governor’s office May 27.
Authored HB 416, requiring personnel of abortion facilities to complete human trafficking training. HB 416 passed the Senate May 28 and was sent to the governor’s office May 30.
R-Spring Elected: 2002 512-463-0572 [email protected]
