Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 10/31/2024

Number of Bills: 81

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (68):
HB 80 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to a notarized affidavit requesting a municipal animal control authority to manage dangerous dogs and aggressive dogs in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

HB 485 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain offenses committed in a vehicle operated by a public transportation system.

HB 648 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/12/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the prohibition on passing a school bus using images from a school bus monitoring system.

HB 674 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 02/23/2023 H Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures: Feb 23 2023 4:39PM
Caption: Relating to the regulation of licensed dog and cat breeders.

HB 754 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 02/28/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Feb 28 2023 4:13PM
Caption: Relating to a study on mold contamination in housing developments supported by financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 802 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/01/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption: Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.

HB 825 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/01/2023 H Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption: Relating to the corroboration of certain testimony in the prosecution of a trafficking of persons offense.

HB 853 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Holland | Bowers | Goodwin
Last Action: 04/24/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

HB 855 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Morrison | Martinez | Bailes
Last Action: 05/05/2023 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the reimbursement of state employees for groceries consumed while traveling on official state business.

HB 857 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors.

HB 865 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the application for funding for certain workforce development programs.

HB 872 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Plesa
Last Action: 04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of ingredients and toxic metals in lipstick and lip gloss.

HB 873 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Plesa
Last Action: 03/01/2023 H Referred to Business & Industry: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption: Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HB 878 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/01/2023 H Referred to Higher Education: Mar 1 2023 11:49AM
Caption: Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.

HB 1013 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to State Affairs: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to statewide requirements for renewable electric generating capacity.

HB 1026 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to Insurance: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for cancer patients.

HB 1119 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.

HB 1121 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.

HB 1122 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to a financial assistance program for open-enrollment charter school facilities.

HB 1123 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Dutton
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.

HB 1124 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/02/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 2 2023 3:47PM
Caption: Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.

HB 1147 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Guillen
Last Action: 03/13/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the regulation of bleeding control stations in public schools.

HB 1164 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Lalani | Campos | Garcia
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for hair prostheses for breast cancer patients.

HB 1170 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Johnson, Ann
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.

HB 1241 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to publication by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain information regarding natural gas flaring.

HB 1334 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.

HB 1386 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Energy Resources: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding reported gas flaring.

HB 1534 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Garcia | Plesa
Last Action: 03/03/2023 H Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs: Mar 3 2023 1:58PM
Caption: Relating to recognizing persons who separated from military service solely on the basis of sexual orientation as honorably discharged veterans under state law.

HB 1690 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/03/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a residential landlord's duty regarding the provision of certain information.

HB 2149 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Gates
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to notice of rights provided to a patient receiving inpatient mental health, chemical dependency, or comprehensive medical rehabilitation services at certain facilities.

HB 2854 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/14/2023 H Referred to County Affairs: Mar 14 2023 11:22AM
Caption: Relating to change order limits for construction contracts.

HB 3489 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.

HB 3692 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services' annual report of key performance measures and data elements for child protection; authorizing a penalty.

HB 3693 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to the use of parental child safety placements.

HB 3694 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to a deadline for completing services under a family service plan.

HB 3695 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/16/2023 H Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety: Mar 16 2023 11:39AM
Caption: Relating to the authority to issue a citation in lieu of arrest for certain Class A and B misdemeanors.

HB 4155 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to policies and procedures of the Department of Family and Protective Services, including regarding service plans and post-removal assessments.

HB 4157 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Campos | Garcia
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the notification of certain persons concerning certain events related to children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 4159 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain relative or designated caregivers.

HB 4161 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/19/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the procedures for providing notice to certain individuals on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

HB 4163 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/25/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an external audit of investigations conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 4457 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.

HB 4458 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the administration of the University Interscholastic League.

HB 4459 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Garcia
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the hearings held by or involving the University Interscholastic League.

HB 4460 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Garcia
Last Action: 04/18/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer for an athletic participation purpose of a student from the school district of the student's residence to another district.

HB 4461 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the requirements for hearings conducted by the University Interscholastic League.

HB 4464 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Transportation: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a person operating a bicycle; creating a criminal offense.

HB 4466 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Education: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the offering of certain high school courses for which students may earn college credit.

HB 4474 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to qualifications for participation in the moving image industry incentive program.

HB 4566 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to the provision of personal assistance services under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.

HB 4568 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to establishing a base wage for personal attendants under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.

HB 4614 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Human Services: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to compensation for habilitation transportation services under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.

HB 4752 Author: Gervin-Hawkins | Flores | Garcia
Last Action: 05/16/2023 S Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Historical Commission to create a program to identify and restore Rosenwald Schools structures.

HB 4756 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 05/09/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the establishment of community-based learning centers to serve public school students.

HB 4768 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/22/2023 H Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: Mar 22 2023 11:54AM
Caption: Relating to establishing a grant program for the preservation and restoration of, and education regarding, certain landmarks and buildings important to African American history in this state.

HB 4769 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/04/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a grant program for neighborhood organization pedestrian infrastructure administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 4770 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/04/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a grant program for municipal pedestrian infrastructure administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

HB 4858 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/18/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.

HB 4950 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.

HB 5169 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to the issuance of private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects.

HB 5173 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/24/2023 H Referred to Urban Affairs: Mar 24 2023 2:34PM
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the small municipality revenue recovery grant program to provide financial assistance for economic development to small municipalities facing severe economic hardships.

HJR 187 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/24/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.

HR 418 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 7 2023 3:26PM
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Transit Day at the State Capitol.

HR 521 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/07/2023 H Filed
Caption: Recognizing March 7, 2023, as Transit Day at the State Capitol.

HR 620 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 30 2023 4:33PM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Harmon Watson Kelley of San Antonio.

HR 2310 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:17PM
Caption: Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Alamodome in San Antonio.

HR 2311 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:17PM
Caption: Recognizing the Carver Community Cultural Center in San Antonio for its historical significance and civic contributions.

HR 2315 Author: Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 05/30/2023 H Reported enrolled: May 30 2023 4:46PM
Caption: Commending U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) William L. Moseley for his exemplary contributions as director of the St. Philip's College Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach and Transition Center.

Joint Author (13):
HB 651 Author: Allison | Gervin-Hawkins | Lopez, Ray | Shine | Lujan
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology education programs and the indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system.

HB 2024 Author: Leach | Patterson | Gervin-Hawkins
Sponsor: King
Last Action: 06/09/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction.

HB 2546 Author: Metcalf | Dean | Cortez | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/04/2023 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts.

HB 2747 Author: Darby | Shine | Craddick | Gervin-Hawkins | Thierry
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to a requirement that each appraisal district periodically confirm that recipients of residence homestead exemptions qualify for those exemptions.

HB 2822 Author: Garcia | Gervin-Hawkins | Campos | Lozano | Rose
Last Action: 05/10/2023 S Received from the House
Caption: Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.

HB 2898 Author: Garcia | Gervin-Hawkins | Campos | Lujan | Allison
Last Action: 05/08/2023 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the definition of preventable death of a child.

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 3600 Author: Price | Shine | Gervin-Hawkins | Moody | Clardy
Last Action: 05/11/2023 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Multimedia Production Program; providing tax credits; authorizing fees.

HB 4160 Author: Guillen | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/21/2023 H Referred to Public Health: Mar 21 2023 12:28PM
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Alzheimer's Research Collaborative of Texas.

HB 4333 Author: Garcia | Gervin-Hawkins | Martinez Fischer | Lujan | Allison
Sponsor: Menéndez
Last Action: 06/10/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the extension of a family violence pretrial diversion pilot program in Bexar County.

HB 4433 Author: Anchía | Rose | Jones, Venton | Gervin-Hawkins
Sponsor: Parker
Last Action: 05/24/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to use money in the tax increment fund established for the zone to compensate certain homeowners for the increase in taxes associated with the zone.

HJR 45 Author: Shaheen | Frank | Oliverson | Thierry | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 04/19/2023 H Failed of adoption
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.

HR 776 Author: Garcia | Campos | Martinez Fischer | Lujan | Gervin-Hawkins
Last Action: 03/29/2023 H Reported enrolled: Mar 29 2023 4:09PM
Caption: Honoring Women of Bexar County for Women's History Month.

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