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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 531 — Relating to the retention by hospitals and physicians of certain medical records of a sexual assault victim. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 259 — Relating to named driver insurance policies and certain related exclusions. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1074 — Relating to the prohibition against age discrimination in certain employment training programs. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1177 — Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3217 — Relating to certain eligibility requirements for issuance of a teaching certificate. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2868 — Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 667 — Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of sexual assault; enhancing a criminal penalty. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 380 — Relating to the authority of a district court to hear and determine certain ad valorem tax appeals. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 979 — Relating to the creation of DNA records for certain defendants for inclusion in the DNA database system. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 113 — Relating to the vehicle description on an application for the registration of an automated motor vehicle. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1504 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Medical Board; authorizing a fee. | Yea | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1854 — Relating to loss of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a court in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. | Not voting | Apr 17, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 791 — Relating to the definition of volunteer fire department for purposes of certain motor fuel tax exemptions. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 766 — Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2228 — Relating to the inspection of certain boilers. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 128 — Relating to school district notification to a parent or guardian of physical fitness assessment results of the parent's or guardian's child. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1060 — Relating to the authority of a property owner to request that notice of a protest hearing before the appraisal review board be delivered by… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1000 — Relating to rural and opportunity funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 852 — Relating to information a municipality may consider in determining the amount of certain building permit and inspection fees. | Yea | Apr 16, 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 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2699 — Relating to the permit and license examinations for hearing instrument fitters and dispensers. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2771 — Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the discharge into water in this state of… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2684 — Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for items sold by a nonprofit organization at a county fair. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 726 — Relating to the regulation of groundwater. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 253 — Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression. | Yea | Apr 16, 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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