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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 3954 — Relating to motor fuel taxes applicable to gasoline and diesel fuel within the bulk transfer system. | Yea | Apr 18, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3323 — Relating to requiring a school district to post the district's employment policy on the district's Internet website. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2166 — Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the… | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1896 — Relating to the applicability of the requirements relating to the adoption of a new state agency rule by the Parks and Wildlife Department. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 902 — Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault of a pregnant woman. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 616 — Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence… | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1540 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3459 — Relating to the creation and operations of a health care provider participation program by the Harris County Hospital District. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 553 — Relating to notice regarding summer weekend possession of a child under a standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child… | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2968 — Relating to procedures for the issuance of certain private activity bonds. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2127 — Relating to the licensure and registration of persons engaged in certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied… | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 368 — Relating to the use of legislatively produced audio or visual materials in political advertising. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3252 — Relating to the posting of certain notices in a primary election. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3405 — Relating to the establishment of a sickle cell task force. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1735 — Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions… | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 449 — Relating to a requirement that a public or private institution of higher education include a notation on a student's transcript under… | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1099 — Relating to peace officers commissioned by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2000 — Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at certain public institutions of higher education. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 971 — Relating to proficiency certification of law enforcement officers with military service. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2474 — Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 953 — Relating to certain contributions by an open-enrollment charter school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 14 — Relating to a student loan repayment assistance program for certain full-time peace officers in this state. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2032 — Relating to the health literacy advisory committee and health literacy in the state health plan. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1589 — Relating to providing notification to certain pregnant women regarding their eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and the Healthy Texas… | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 191 — Relating to the disposal of pesticides. | Not voting | Apr 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
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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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