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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 105 — Relating to the inclusion of information about oversize and overweight vehicles in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 548 — Relating to reporting certain information through the Public Education Information Management System. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1142 — Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1182 — Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 218 — Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3246 — Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of certain waste arising out of or incidental to the drilling for or production… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 787 — Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2790 — Relating to prima facie evidence of the intent to sell certain alcoholic beverages. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3366 — Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 448 — Relating to the creation of an offense for failing to secure certain children in a rear-facing child passenger safety seat system. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1891 — Relating to an exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for students who achieve a certain score on a… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 402 — Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1953 — Relating to the conversion of plastics and other recoverable materials through pyrolysis or gasification. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 19 — Relating to mental health and substance use resources for certain school districts. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 235 — Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. | Yea | Apr 16, 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 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 743 — Relating to the Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1421 — Relating to cybersecurity of voter registration lists and other election-related documents, systems, and technology. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2675 — Relating to the repeal of the provisions providing for the suspension of the collection of certain fees when the balance in the oil and gas… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 250 — Relating to attorney's fees associated with certain court proceedings for cruelly treated animals; authorizing fees and costs. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1702 — Relating to services provided for students at public institutions of higher education who are or were in foster care. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 8 — Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1894 — Relating to the repeal of the criminal penalty for a violation of the interior designers licensing law. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 387 — Relating to submission of reports by an advanced practice registered nurse under the workers' compensation system. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1355 — Relating to the issuance and execution of a search warrant to collect a blood specimen from a person arrested for certain intoxication… | 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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