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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 996 — Relating to the collection of consumer debt by debt buyers. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1755 — Relating to assembled vehicles and former military vehicles, including the titling and registration of those vehicles. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 302 — Relating to the carrying, storage, or possession of a firearm or firearm ammunition by certain persons on certain residential or commercial… | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2016 — Relating to the sale of certain wine by the holder of a wine and beer retailer's permit or mixed beverage permit. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1028 — Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 917 — Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities and counties. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2952 — Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure grant program. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 799 — Relating to liability for certain damage caused by vehicles exceeding maximum height limitations; creating a criminal offense. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2305 — Relating to a work group on enhancing the training and credentialing of emergency management personnel. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1053 — Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of certain navigation districts; authorizing the imposition of a tax. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2310 — Relating to the information necessary to appropriately title certain flood damaged vehicles that have been repaired with federal financial… | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2315 — Relating to evidence of ownership of temporary housing provided by a government agency in response to a natural disaster or other declared… | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1525 — Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes applicable to sales involving marketplace providers. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 999 — Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5 — Relating to debris management and other disaster recovery efforts. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2594 — Relating to disposal of controlled substance prescription drugs by hospice service providers. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2340 — Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2335 — Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 726 — Relating to investments by state banks to promote community development. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1820 — Relating to the creation of the Liberty County Drainage District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose… | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 6 — Relating to disaster relief and recovery. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2320 — Relating to services provided during and following a disaster. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 26 — Relating to the notification of affected persons of certain releases of water from certain dams. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1159 — Relating to the acknowledgment of a written instrument on behalf of a limited liability company or partnership. | Yea | Apr 11, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1964 — Relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an amendment to a water right. | Yea | Apr 11, 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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