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Philip Cortez
TX House District 117
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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 54Education 30Healthcare 24Criminal Justice & Policing 21Transportation & Infrastructure 16Economy & Taxes 15Elections & Voting 14Labor & Employment 14Social Services & Welfare 12Banking & Finance 9Defense & Military 9Environment & Energy 9Technology & Privacy 7Civil Rights & Liberties 6Veterans Affairs 6Other 5Housing 3Agriculture 1Gun Policy 1Immigration 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX House District 117 current
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 10, 2017 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| TX House District 117
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 8, 2013 | Jan 13, 2015 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,564 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 170 — Relating to coverage for mammography under certain health benefit plans. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4260 — Relating to the possession and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector by certain entities. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2112 — Relating to salvage motor vehicles, including flood vehicles, and nonrepairable motor vehicles. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1397 — Relating to the establishment of rates for certain non-ERCOT utilities. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1263 — Relating to an order by the Brazoria Drainage District Number 4 to maintain certain infrastructure. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2640 — Relating to political parties. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3316 — Relating to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council. | Yea | May 24, 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 | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4714 — Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District; providing authority to impose taxes… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4637 — Relating to the creation of the City of Kemah Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds and impose… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 933 — Relating to posting of election information on the secretary of state's and each county's Internet website. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1590 — Relating to statewide policies and practices, personnel training, evidence collection and preservation, and data collection and analysis… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4181 — Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4347 — Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1900 — Relating to certain operations and functions of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and studies relating to the Texas Windstorm… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 489 — Relating to the use of certain weapons in or on the beds or banks of certain rivers and streams in particular counties. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1824 — Relating to the sale and taking of sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell, including the use of funds collected from the sale of those… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 76 — Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2199 — Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1999 — Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 8 — Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4662 — Relating to the creation of the Richfield Ranch Management District of Harris County, Texas; providing authority to issue bonds; providing… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2763 — Relating to the police pension fund in certain municipalities. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 123 — Relating to personal identification documents for foster children or youth or homeless children or youth. | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 601 — Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures and reporting requirements regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or… | Yea | May 23, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (51 as lead sponsor)
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HB 3699
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Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
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HB 130
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Relating to authorizing an increase in an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.
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HB 340
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Relating to a minimum school recess period for certain public school students.
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HB 2332
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Relating to the prima facie speed limit in certain urban districts.
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HB 341
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Relating to funding for public school career and technology programs.
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HB 2111
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Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in…
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SB 2135
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Relating to information a law enforcement agency is required to share with a school district about a person who may be a student.
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HB 4451
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Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
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SB 746
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Relating to certain procedures associated with voter approval of municipal annexation.
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HB 2584
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Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
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