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John Smithee
TX House District 86
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 52Social Services & Welfare 17Criminal Justice & Policing 14Education 14Healthcare 13Civil Rights & Liberties 12Economy & Taxes 12Banking & Finance 9Labor & Employment 9Other 6Technology & Privacy 6Elections & Voting 4Housing 4Transportation & Infrastructure 4Abortion & Reproductive Rights 3Environment & Energy 3Agriculture 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX House District 86 current
Texas |
Republican | Jan 8, 1985 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,474 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 1189 — Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services. | Yea | May 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 781 — Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities. | Yea | May 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 827 — Relating to the transfer of civil cases by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. | Yea | May 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1494 — Relating to the confidentiality of personal information of certain employees and contractors of the Department of Family and Protective… | Yea | May 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 624 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1306 — Relating to requiring a school district to post on the district's Internet website the contact information of the school administrator… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 601 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1571 — Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 579 — Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the TexAmericas Center. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4071 — Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1276 — Relating to an agreement between a school district and public institution of higher education to provide a dual credit program to high… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 621 — Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 21 — Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 944 — Relating to the public information law. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1113 — Relating to a waiver authorizing the application of pesticides for mosquito control by certain municipal or county employees in an… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2867 — Relating to the creation of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1928 — Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1483 — Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 709 — Relating to the allocation and use of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 442 — Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a commercial or residential property insurance policy. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1063 — Relating to the operation of the Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 683 — Relating to the licensing and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 646 — Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3106 — Relating to a requirement that law enforcement agencies enter into a certain database information related to investigations of sexual… | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 475 — Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid. | Yea | May 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (47 as lead sponsor)
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HB 3305
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Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures.
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HB 3308
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Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations.
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HB 4587
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Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System and related distribution requirements.
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HB 3063
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Relating to the transfer of a retired law enforcement animal.
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HB 3444
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Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of…
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HB 4373
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Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a…
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SB 370
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Relating to employment protections for jury service.
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SB 827
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Relating to the transfer of civil cases by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation.
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HB 1554
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Relating to the language of personal automobile or residential property insurance policy documents and related materials.
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SB 41
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Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians.
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