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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 2624 — Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving fraud. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1494 — Relating to surety bonds for deputy clerks and other employees of county and district clerks. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2650 — Relating to the procedure for the sale by auction of real property pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 916 — Relating to the exemption of rural transit districts from motor fuel taxes. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1211 — Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property. | Yea | Apr 25, 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 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1318 — Relating to the provision of mental health services to persons younger than 18 years of age. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3552 — Relating to certain notice requirements regarding fluoridation of a water supply system. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 933 — Relating to posting of election information on the secretary of state's and each county's Internet website. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2174 — Relating to controlled substance prescriptions and reimbursement for treatment for certain substance use disorders; authorizing a fee. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3834 — Relating to the requirement that certain state and local government employees and state contractors complete a cybersecurity training… | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1743 — Relating to the additional ad valorem tax and interest imposed as a result of a change of use of certain land. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3007 — Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide to a school district certain information used in determining academic… | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4120 — Relating to the financial security requirement for providers obligated under certain service contracts. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1655 — Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2855 — Relating to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on the impacts to state and local roads and bridges from increasing maximum… | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2458 — Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4673 — Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing… | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1186 — Relating to the prizes awarded in certain pull-tab bingo games. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2111 — Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into… | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2486 — Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that… | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1973 — Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. | Nay | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2419 — Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the transportation needs of the Middle Rio Grande region… | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1176 — Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property. | Yea | Apr 25, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1276 — Relating to the assignment of a public school student to an uncertified teacher. | 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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