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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 572 — Relating to the regulation of cottage food production operations. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 815 — Relating to the creation and preservation of certain records of criminal proceedings. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 20 — Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other… | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 583 — Relating to the appointment of a local public defender's office to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases. | Yea | May 21, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 29 — Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying and certain other activities. | Nay | May 20, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 2182 — Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program. | Yea | May 20, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 719 — Relating to increasing the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that… | Yea | May 20, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1978 — Relating to the protection of membership in, affiliation with, and support provided to religious organizations. | Nay | May 20, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1207 — Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program and the medically dependent children… | Yea | May 20, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 24 — Relating to the provision of informational materials and certain other information to a pregnant woman before an abortion. | Nay | May 20, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1232 — Relating to the delivery of alcoholic beverages by the holder of a wine and beer retailer's permit. | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 891 — Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government… | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1575 — Relating to governmental immunity for and adjudication of claims arising from a local governmental entity's disaster recovery contract. | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 615 — Relating to the operations and functions of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the sunset review date for and programs… | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1207 — Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program and the medically dependent children… | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 700 — Relating to retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service. | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 604 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities… | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 443 — Relating to the period for which a property owner may receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for property that is… | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1324 — Relating to the filing of a degree plan by students at public institutions of higher education. | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 936 — Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities. | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1259 — Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault. | Not voting | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1211 — Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies. | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1257 — Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses involving the trafficking of persons. | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 494 — Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public… | Yea | May 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1742 — Relating to physician and health care provider directories, preauthorization, utilization review, independent review, and peer review for… | Yea | May 17, 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
TX · —
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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