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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 63 — Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a… | Yea | Apr 29, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1543 — Relating to methods to enhance the enforcement of the collection of the use tax due on certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this… | Yea | Apr 29, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 872 — Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District. | Yea | Apr 29, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2439 — Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction… | Yea | Apr 29, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 61 — Relating to highway maintenance or construction vehicles, certain service vehicles, and escort flag vehicles, including the use of certain… | Yea | Apr 29, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 325 — Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the… | Yea | Apr 29, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2899 — Relating to civil liability and responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair… | Yea | Apr 29, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2100 — Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education. | Nay | Apr 29, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 606 — Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 626 — Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1545 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of… | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 812 — Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is… | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 274 — Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment… | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 658 — Relating to making permanent the former temporary increases in records archive fees and records management and preservation fees charged by… | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 614 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Finance Commission of Texas, the Texas Department of Banking, and the Department of… | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2496 — Relating to the designation of a property as a historic landmark by a municipality. | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2298 — Relating to designating January 28 as Sexual Assault Survivors Day. | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 627 — Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 625 — Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission. | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 612 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management. | Yea | Apr 26, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3881 — Relating to the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in primary and secondary schools. | Yea | Apr 25, 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. | Nay | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2511 — Relating to the content of a public school campus improvement plan. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1576 — Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 12 — Relating to the contributions to and benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. | Yea | Apr 25, 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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