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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 3227 — Relating to the availability of and access to certain programs and services for persons in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal… | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 861 — Relating to the calculation of penalties and interest resulting from the final determination of an ad valorem tax appeal that changes a… | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 531 — Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of certain medical records of a sexual assault victim. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1074 — Relating to the prohibition against age discrimination in certain employment training programs. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1177 — Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3217 — Relating to certain eligibility requirements for issuance of a teaching certificate. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2868 — Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 667 — Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of sexual assault; enhancing a criminal penalty. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 380 — Relating to the authority of a district court to hear and determine certain ad valorem tax appeals. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 979 — Relating to the creation of DNA records for certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 113 — Relating to the vehicle description on an application for the registration of an automated motor vehicle. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1504 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1854 — Relating to loss of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a court in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 791 — Relating to the definition of volunteer fire department for purposes of certain motor fuel tax exemptions. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 766 — Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher… | Not voting | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2228 — Relating to the inspection of certain boilers. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1060 — Relating to the authority of a property owner to request that notice of a protest hearing before the appraisal review board be delivered by… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1000 — Relating to rural and opportunity funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty… | Nay | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 852 — Relating to information a municipality may consider in determining the amount of certain building permit and inspection fees. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 449 — Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a notation on a student's transcript under… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2699 — Relating to the permit and license examinations for hearing instrument fitters and dispensers. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2771 — Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the discharge into water in this state of… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2684 — Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for items sold by a nonprofit organization at a county fair. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 726 — Relating to the regulation of groundwater. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 253 — Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression. | Nay | Apr 16, 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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