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José Menéndez
TX Senate District 26
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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 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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| SB 691 — Relating to suspension of a driver's license for persons convicted of certain misdemeanor drug possession offenses. | Yea | May 3, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1995 — Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2243 — Relating to required counseling before an abortion is performed. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2243 — Relating to required counseling before an abortion is performed. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 302 — Relating to the carrying, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential or commercial… | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 426 — Relating to the use of public school counselors' work time. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1309 — Relating to the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 306 — Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1995 — Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 117 — Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary… | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 793 — Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1309 — Relating to the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1468 — Relating to annexation by certain municipalities of a special district under a strategic partnership agreement. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1468 — Relating to annexation by certain municipalities of a special district under a strategic partnership agreement. | Yea | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2243 — Relating to required counseling before an abortion is performed. | Nay | May 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2126 — Relating to taking sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell from the San Jacinto River and its tributaries. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2293 — Relating to the applicability of certain laws to and admission procedures for open-enrollment charter schools. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2318 — Relating to the authority of a county to require a person to obtain a building permit from the county for certain portable structures. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 535 — Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2293 — Relating to the applicability of certain laws to and admission procedures for open-enrollment charter schools. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 549 — Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters. | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2318 — Relating to the authority of a county to require a person to obtain a building permit from the county for certain portable structures. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2072 — Relating to the authority of a development corporation created by the Gulf Coast Authority to finance certain projects. | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 549 — Relating to the operation of motor-assisted scooters. | Yea | May 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1190 — Relating to the residence address of a voter for purposes of a response to a confirmation notice sent by the voter registrar. | Nay | May 1, 2019 | 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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