Texas Legislature
Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored
Sen. Brandon Creighton
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 5/16/2024

Number of Bills: 37

Sponsor (37):
HB 8 Author: VanDeaver | Kuempel | Buckley | Bonnen | Longoria
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.

HB 11 Author: Dutton | King, Ken | Harless | Buckley | Jones, Jolanda
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/11/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

HB 100 Author: King, Ken | VanDeaver | Dutton | Howard | Buckley
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/26/2023 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

HB 579 Author: Burns | Thompson, Ed | González, Mary | VanDeaver | Bernal
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment or exemption from assessment of certain public school students who receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students who receive special education services.

HB 890 Author: Bell, Keith | Buckley | Harris, Cody | Hefner | Dutton
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/24/2023 H Senate Amendments Analysis distributed: May 24 2023 4:18PM
Caption: Relating to parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.

HB 1368 Author: Cunningham
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 1960 in Harris County as the Deputy Constable Omar Ursin Memorial Highway.

HB 1605 Author: Buckley | Dutton | Bonnen | King, Ken | Bell, Keith
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.

HB 2127 Author: Burrows | Meyer | Goldman | King, Ken | Raymond
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/14/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to state preemption of and the effect of certain state or federal law on certain municipal and county regulation.

HB 2273 Author: Oliverson | Harris, Cody | Buckley | Garcia | Plesa
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to including an understanding of certain political ideologies in the foundation curriculum in public schools.

HB 2499 Author: Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designating June 28 as Special Forces Day.

HB 2729 Author: Harris, Cody
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to teacher requirements for high quality prekindergarten programs.

HB 2804 Author: Kuempel | Lambert | Geren
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to use of the name, image, or likeness of a student athlete participating in an intercollegiate athletic program at an institution of higher education.

HB 2815 Author: Jetton
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of certain conservation and reclamation districts and to notice a person who proposes to sell or convey real property located in any of certain conservation and reclamation districts must provide to a prospective purchaser of that property.

HB 2816 Author: Jetton
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to notice provided to purchasers of property and information filed with the county clerk by certain special districts.

HB 2900 Author: Leo-Wilson
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, and use of funds of the Trinity Bay Conservation District.

HB 2965 Author: Vasut | Slawson | Murr | Gervin-Hawkins
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/11/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.

HB 3315 Author: Bell, Keith | Buckley | Harris, Cody | Hefner | Dutton
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/18/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a school district's grievance procedure regarding complaints concerning violation of parental rights.

HB 3849 Author: Bell, Cecil | Toth | Bailes
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.

HB 3908 Author: Wilson
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/17/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness education in public schools.

HB 3956 Author: Smith | Cook
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense and the expunction of DNA records in certain circumstances.

HB 4219 Author: Lambert
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the maximum rate or amount of interest of certain consumer loans.

HB 4437 Author: Kuempel
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/17/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain records containing applicant or student information that are held by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

HB 5307 Author: Metcalf
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 228; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5311 Author: Toth
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the creation and operation of a development zone by and the tax revenue received by The Woodlands Township; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and taxes.

HB 5315 Author: Metcalf
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 219; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5316 Author: Metcalf
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 235; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5332 Author: Bailes
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 229; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.

HB 5337 Author: Metcalf
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 204; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5344 Author: Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage; the creation of certain special purpose districts and the name, powers, and duties of the 3 B&J Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5345 Author: Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 237; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

HB 5360 Author: Shine
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/18/2023 E Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Deer Creek Ranch 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.

HB 5394 Author: Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption: Relating to the powers, duties, territory, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District.

HB 5396 Author: Metcalf
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/12/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Stanley Lake Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.

HCR 26 Author: Oliverson | Metcalf | Plesa | Garcia | Troxclair
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/13/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Authorizing the State Preservation Board, subject to state law and rules of the board, to approve the construction of a monument honoring victims of communism at the State Capitol Complex, at a site outside of the historic Capitol grounds.

HCR 42 Author: Leo-Wilson
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Winnie as the official Rice Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2033.

HCR 61 Author: Manuel
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Port Arthur as the official Cajun Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2033.

HCR 121 Author: Buckley
Sponsor: Creighton
Last Action: 05/30/2023 E Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1605.

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