R
Royce West
TX Senate District 23
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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 84Education 75Criminal Justice & Policing 50Social Services & Welfare 45Healthcare 40Economy & Taxes 32Housing 27Labor & Employment 17Transportation & Infrastructure 16Civil Rights & Liberties 13Technology & Privacy 11Banking & Finance 9Other 9Environment & Energy 7Elections & Voting 6Gun Policy 5Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Veterans Affairs 2Defense & Military 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX Senate District 23 current
Texas |
Democratic | Jan 12, 1993 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (352 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SB 621 — Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of… | Nay | Apr 4, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 244 — Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school. | Yea | Apr 4, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 601 — Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission. | Yea | Apr 4, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 421 — Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority. | Yea | Apr 4, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1152 — Relating to the payment of certain fees to municipalities by entities that provide telecommunications and cable or video services. | Yea | Apr 4, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 674 — Relating to authorizing an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools from certain municipal drainage requirements. | Yea | Apr 4, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1574 — Relating to the duties of the Texas Water Development Board. | Nay | Apr 4, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license. | Nay | Apr 3, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 621 — Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of… | Yea | Apr 3, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 621 — Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of… | Yea | Apr 3, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 621 — Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of… | Yea | Apr 3, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 406 — Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal. | Yea | Apr 3, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license. | Yea | Apr 2, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license. | Nay | Apr 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 535 — Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all… | Yea | Apr 2, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 22 — Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. | Nay | Apr 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 535 — Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all… | Yea | Apr 2, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 535 — Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all… | Nay | Apr 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 535 — Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all… | Yea | Apr 2, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license. | Nay | Apr 2, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 17 — Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license. | Yea | Apr 2, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 535 — Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all… | Yea | Apr 2, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 535 — Declaring the crisis at the Texas-Mexico International Border an emergency and requesting Congress to adopt a budget that fully funds all… | Yea | Apr 2, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 22 — Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. | Nay | Apr 1, 2019 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 22 — Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider. | Nay | Apr 1, 2019 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (233 as lead sponsor)
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SB 337
TX · —
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate construction and renovation of structures owned by certain counties.
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SB 2266
TX · —
Relating to an application for a charter for an open-enrollment charter school and to the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.
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SB 1678
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Relating to an intercollegiate athletics fee at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
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SB 1047
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Relating to the rehabilitation, demolition, or change in use of residential property occupied by a tenant.
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SB 2446
TX · —
Relating to the creation of the SoGood Cedars Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments…
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SB 2031
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Relating to authorizing tastings by certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers at certain events.
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SB 1878
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Relating to a mental health professional to school law enforcement official ratio for public schools.
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SB 334
TX · —
Relating to law enforcement agency policies regarding the placement of a child taken into possession by a peace officer during the arrest of a person.
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SB 1685
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Relating to methods of payment of rent and security deposits to residential landlords and authorizing associated service charges.
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SB 2436
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Relating to disclosure of a beneficiary to a funeral director under a life insurance policy.
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