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José Menéndez
TX Senate District 26
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 83Education 76Healthcare 66Social Services & Welfare 61Criminal Justice & Policing 56Labor & Employment 43Civil Rights & Liberties 25Economy & Taxes 23Environment & Energy 19Housing 19Banking & Finance 17Elections & Voting 15Technology & Privacy 15Transportation & Infrastructure 15Other 14Veterans Affairs 8Defense & Military 7Abortion & Reproductive Rights 3Agriculture 3Gun Policy 2Immigration 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX Senate District 26 current
Texas |
Democratic | Mar 4, 2015 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| TX Senate District 26
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 9, 2001 | Mar 3, 2015 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (337 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 18 — Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the… | Nay | Sep 4, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 18 — Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the… | Nay | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 8 — Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil… | Nay | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 7 — Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain… | Nay | Sep 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 18 — Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the… | Nay | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 7 — Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain… | Nay | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 27 — Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation… | Nay | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. | Nay | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 15 — Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. | Yea | Sep 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 25 — Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 54 — Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a… | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 8 — Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program… | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 26 — Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties. | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 25 — Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 8 — Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program… | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 8 — Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program… | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 192 — Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties. | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 26 — Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties. | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 192 — Relating to the funding of law enforcement agencies in certain counties. | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 26 — Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties. | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 26 — Relating to contracting with law enforcement agencies in certain counties. | Not voting | Aug 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 19 — Relating to a prohibition on the making and acceptance of political contributions during a special legislative session. | Nay | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 19 — Relating to a prohibition on the making and acceptance of political contributions during a special legislative session. | Nay | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 54 — Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a… | Nay | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 19 — Relating to a prohibition on the making and acceptance of political contributions during a special legislative session. | Nay | Aug 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (251 as lead sponsor)
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SB 2401
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Relating to the administration of state assessments.
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SB 63
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Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
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SB 1475
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Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
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SB 2063
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Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings.
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SB 1860
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Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt and enforce park use rules.
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SB 98
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Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.
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SB 2435
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Relating to establishing the supporting medically fragile children program.
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SB 1537
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Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.
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SB 1547
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Relating to a body worn camera pilot program for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees investigating a report of child abuse or…
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SJR 33
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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the…
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