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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 455 — Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 892 — Relating to county regulation of game rooms. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2755 — Relating to certain county and public health district fees. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 36 — Relating to expedited proceedings in cases involving dangerously damaged or deteriorated or substandard buildings or improvements in… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1995 — Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 961 — Relating to the membership and training course requirements of a public school concussion oversight team and the removal of a public school… | Yea | Apr 16, 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 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 684 — Relating to the care of students with seizure disorders and the training requirements for certain school personnel regarding seizure… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 306 — Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1070 — Relating to the mental health first aid training program reporting requirements. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 314 — Relating to use of compensatory education allotment funding to provide assistance to students at risk of dropping out of school who are… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1802 — Relating to a request for binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 18 — Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum… | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 800 — Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 10 — Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute. | Yea | Apr 16, 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. | Yea | Apr 16, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 10 — Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute. | Yea | Apr 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 800 — Relating to covered benefits under the child health plan. | Yea | Apr 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2137 — Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. | Yea | Apr 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1802 — Relating to a request for binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders. | Yea | Apr 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 253 — Relating to a strategic plan to address postpartum depression. | Yea | Apr 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1767 — Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of gas utilities. | Yea | Apr 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 455 — Relating to policies on the recess period in public schools. | Yea | Apr 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 18 — Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum… | Yea | Apr 15, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 51 — Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions. | Yea | Apr 12, 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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