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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 |
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| HB 963 — Relating to the availability of school district trustee information on the Internet and a review of the essential knowledge and skills of… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1059 — Relating to a biennial report on stormwater infrastructure in this state. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 888 — Relating to creating the criminal offense of misrepresenting a child as a family member at a port of entry. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2945 — Relating to payment card skimmers on motor fuel dispensers and to creating a payment fraud fusion center; imposing civil penalties… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2454 — Relating to continuing education requirements for certain health professionals regarding pain management and the prescribing of opioids. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4150 — Relating to safety and inspection requirements for certain utilities that provide electricity. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2363 — Relating to permitting certain foster homes to store firearms and ammunition in the same locked location. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1362 — Relating to the caseloads of child protective services caseworkers. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 399 — Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 642 — Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties to be used for transportation projects. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2481 — Relating to the creation and administration of certain specialty court programs; authorizing fees. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1063 — Relating to telemedicine medical, telehealth, and home telemonitoring services under Medicaid. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3231 — Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1243 — Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3012 — Relating to the disposition of certain students to alternative education settings and the provision of educational services to students in… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3041 — Relating to the renewal of a preauthorization for a medical or health care service. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2025 — Relating to legislative oversight of the issuance of driver's licenses and certain other forms of identification in this state. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2402 — Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1649 — Relating to the amount of and vehicles eligible for the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2734 — Relating to an anatomical gift on behalf of a resident in a state supported living center. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3809 — Relating to the limitations period for personal injury claims that arise from certain offenses involving child sexual abuse. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 351 — Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1906 — Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and… | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 741 — Relating to rights and benefits under the Texas workers' compensation system. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2686 — Relating to a dispute relating to a denial of coverage by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | fail | 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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