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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 4428 — Relating to the application for and expiration of a license to carry a handgun. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4533 — Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care and the delivery of Medicaid acute care services… | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2863 — Relating to the applicability of competitive bidding requirements to expenditures for certain municipal utility facility relocations. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2987 — Relating to requiring the posting of certain information on an open-enrollment charter school's Internet website regarding the school's… | Nay | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2942 — Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is… | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 907 — Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; increasing a fee… | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1143 — Relating to the transportation or storage of a handgun or other firearm or ammunition by a handgun license holder in a school parking area. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1681 — Relating to peer assistance programs for employees of local law enforcement agencies. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 744 — Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain women after a pregnancy. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3863 — Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers or agents. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 981 — Relating to the offense of money laundering. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3810 — Relating to the residential building codes of municipalities. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4513 — Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 464 — Relating to certain procedures for and relief that may be granted pursuant to an application for a writ of habeas corpus. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3088 — Relating to an exemption for certain purchasing personnel of the Texas Department of Transportation from training on state purchasing. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2536 — Relating to transparency related to drug costs. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 723 — Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for… | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3147 — Relating to a cancer clinical trial participation program. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1493 — Relating to weight limitations for over-the-road buses. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1320 — Relating to the operation of, participation in, and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 324 — Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper relationship between educator and student. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3001 — Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1793 — Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1791 — Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity. | Not voting | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2784 — Relating to the creation of the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. | Not voting | May 10, 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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