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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2689 — Relating to the designation of a cybersecurity coordinator by each school district. | Yea | May 9, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2872 — Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4531 — Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1380 — Relating to the jurisdiction of certain courts and fees collected by a justice court; increasing a fee. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 897 — Relating to safety requirements for a person directly operating an amusement ride. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4132 — Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2478 — Relating to driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and other identification certificates; authorizing and increasing fees. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4289 — Relating to the authority of certain local governments to create and operate health care provider participation programs. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3855 — Relating to methods of computing interest charges on certain consumer loans. | Not voting | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2754 — Relating to a limitation on the authority to arrest a person for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2715 — Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on shared motor-assisted scooters. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 292 — Relating to inclusion of instruction on the trafficking of persons in the basic training curriculum for peace officers. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1116 — Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3614 — Relating to caseworker visitation standards for certain child protective services caseworkers. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 739 — Relating to tuition and fees for certain military spouses and dependents. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3759 — Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of notice. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 993 — Relating to notice to a prospective residential tenant regarding flooding and flood insurance. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1495 — Relating to the ethics of certain public officials, including certain disclosure requirements. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4183 — Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2503 — Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of certain employees killed in the line of duty. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2177 — Relating to license terms and fees and registration and listing fees for certain child-care facilities. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3496 — Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain pharmacies; providing an administrative penalty. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1850 — Relating to the availability of certain voter information. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2813 — Relating to the statewide behavioral health coordinating council. | Yea | May 8, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 831 — Relating to the residency requirement to be eligible for public office. | Yea | May 8, 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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