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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 4674 — Relating to the creation of the Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing… | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4032 — Relating to the regulation, permitting, and taxation of certain boats and boat motors; imposing a fee. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4388 — Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding… | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4706 — Relating to the creation of the North Celina Municipal Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority… | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3809 — Relating to the limitations period for personal injury claims that arise from certain offenses involving child sexual abuse. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2718 — Relating to authorizing an increase in the student union fee at The University of Texas at Arlington. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3195 — Relating to juveniles committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the transition of students from alternative education programs… | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 965 — Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with… | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2103 — Relating to a prohibition on contractors acting as public insurance adjusters in certain circumstances. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1078 — Relating to waiving certain driver's license and handgun license fees for certain applicants who hold a certification in cardiopulmonary… | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3301 — Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1576 — Relating to the delivery of certain transportation services under Medicaid and certain other health and human services programs. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1731 — Relating to the payment for funeral services performed by a transferring funeral home under a purchase agreement for funeral services or… | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2335 — Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3875 — Relating to cloud compatibility of certain state agency information technology purchases. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3803 — Relating to the maximum amount of an administrative penalty assessed on certain long-term care facilities. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2218 — Relating to creating a Class C menhaden boat license; imposing a fee; requiring a license. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2102 — Relating to the payment of insurance deductibles related to property insurance policies; creating a criminal offense. | Nay | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4390 — Relating to the privacy of personal identifying information and the creation of the Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2784 — Relating to the creation of the Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs Grant Program. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 3834 — Relating to the requirement that certain state and local government employees and state contractors complete a cybersecurity training… | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4310 — Relating to a school district's scope and sequence for subjects in the required curriculum for public school students. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1051 — Relating to an adult education program provided under an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school program and… | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2174 — Relating to controlled substance prescriptions and reimbursement for treatment for certain substance use disorders; authorizing a fee. | Yea | May 24, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1833 — Relating to the authority to transfer real property in the name of an entity. | Yea | May 24, 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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