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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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| SB 1184 — Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 109 — Relating to the operation of open-enrollment charter schools on Memorial Day. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 212 — Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain… | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 511 — Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1991 — Relating to claims processes and reimbursement for, and overpayment recoupment processes imposed on, health care providers under Medicaid. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1231 — Relating to providing certain public and private school administrators with information regarding certain child abuse and neglect… | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1535 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Securities Board. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 54 — Relating to a study regarding the appropriate methods and standards to evaluate certain students participating in regional day school… | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1702 — Relating to the powers and duties of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 322 — Relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance of certain public retirement systems. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 440 — Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1757 — Relating to student loan repayment assistance under the math and science scholars loan repayment program. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2283 — Relating to the eligibility of persons convicted of certain offenses to serve as a member of a board of trustees of a school district. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1105 — Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1564 — Relating to access to certain medication-assisted treatment. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1528 — Relating to certain procedures applicable to certain offenses involving family violence. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 337 — Relating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats; creating a criminal offense. | Yea | May 22, 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 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3655 — Relating to the administration and operation of the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an… | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1056 — Relating to the authority of physicians to delegate to certain pharmacists the implementation and modification of a patient's drug therapy. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1755 — Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2837 — Relating to the operation of and equipment for vehicles. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1262 — Relating to the extended registration of certain vehicles not subject to inspection. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 820 — Relating to a requirement that a school district adopt a cybersecurity policy. | Yea | May 22, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1451 — Relating to the ability of public school teachers to maintain student discipline without being subjected to adverse employment consequences. | Yea | May 22, 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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