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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 3863 — Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain federal officers or agents. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 981 — Relating to the offense of money laundering. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3810 — Relating to the residential building codes of municipalities. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4513 — Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 464 — Relating to certain procedures for and relief that may be granted pursuant to an application for a writ of habeas corpus. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3088 — Relating to an exemption for certain purchasing personnel of the Texas Department of Transportation from training on state purchasing. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2536 — Relating to transparency related to drug costs. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 723 — Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for… | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3147 — Relating to a cancer clinical trial participation program. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1493 — Relating to weight limitations for over-the-road buses. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1320 — Relating to the operation of, participation in, and effects of successful completion of a mental health court program. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 324 — Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of improper relationship between educator and student. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3001 — Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1793 — Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1791 — Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity. | Nay | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2784 — Relating to the creation of the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2931 — Relating to the administration of an examination and issuance of a temporary receipt for a driver's license by an entity other than the… | Yea | May 10, 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 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 975 — Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2205 — Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Health and Human Services Commission and long-term… | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 737 — Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for classroom teachers and retired classroom teachers; imposing a fee. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2463 — Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account. | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3390 — Relating to caregivers for certain children, including the identification of caregivers for children in the conservatorship of the… | Yea | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2020 — Relating to the release of defendants on bail. | Nay | May 10, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2143 — Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder. | Yea | May 10, 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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