Texas Sen. Sarah Eckhardt
Democrat, Texas Senate | 89th Legislature Enacted Bills
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Bills as Primary Author (4)
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.
Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities.
Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities.
Relating to the periodic reappraisal of property by, and the prohibition on posting on the Internet certain information held by, an appraisal district.
Relating to the periodic reappraisal of property by, and the prohibition on posting on the Internet certain information held by, an appraisal district.
In memory of Doris Jean Gary.
In memory of Doris Jean Gary.
Bills as Joint Author (8)
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
Relating to real property theft and real property fraud; establishing recording requirements for certain documents concerning real property; creating the criminal offenses of real property theft and real property fraud and establishing a statute of limitations, restitution, and certain procedures with respect to those offenses.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Medicare and Medicaid Act.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Medicare and Medicaid Act.
In memory of Richard J. Vane.
In memory of Richard J. Vane.
Bills as Coauthor (40)
Relating to campground and youth camp safety.
Relating to campground and youth camp safety.
Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.
Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to health and nutrition standards to promote healthy living, including requirements for food labeling, primary and secondary education, higher education, and continuing education for certain health care professionals; authorizing a civil penalty.
Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.
Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to attend mental health care appointments.
Relating to excused absences from public school for certain students to attend mental health care appointments.
Relating to prohibiting insurers from requiring the tying of residential property and personal automobile insurance policies.
Relating to prohibiting insurers from requiring the tying of residential property and personal automobile insurance policies.
Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.
Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.
Relating to arbitration provisions in certain surplus lines insurance contracts.
Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force.
Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force.
Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children.
Relating to seat belts on buses that transport children.
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.
Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.
Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.
Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.
Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires.
Relating to creating a database of the firefighting equipment in the state available for use in responding to wildfires.
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse.
Relating to the enforceability of certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions with respect to an act of sexual abuse.
Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.
Relating to victims of sex offenses, sex-based human trafficking offenses, or acts of a sexual nature and to the confidentiality of or restrictions on the availability of certain property, material, or information regarding those victims, offenses, or acts.
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs assisting veterans and their families.
Relating to the administration of a grant program to support community mental health programs assisting veterans and their families.
Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services.
Relating to the procedure by which the attorney general approves or denies approval of a state agency contract for outside legal services.
Relating to authorizing the sale or lease by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas.
Relating to authorizing the sale or lease by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas.
Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.
Relating to distribution of state traffic fine revenue received by the comptroller.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations.
Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be required.
Relating to the amount of an expenditure made by certain political subdivisions for which a competitive procurement method may be required.
Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
Relating to the inclusion of information about construction or maintenance work zones in the curriculum of driver education and driving safety courses.
Relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade separation projects.
Relating to a grant program to fund certain railroad grade separation projects.
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
Relating to the authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units.
Relating to the authority of home-rule municipalities to regulate the occupancy of dwelling units.
Relating to a centers of excellence program developed by the Texas Judicial Council for certain justices and judges.
Relating to a centers of excellence program developed by the Texas Judicial Council for certain justices and judges.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas forensic analyst apprenticeship pilot program.
Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.
Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of a miniature vehicle.
Relating to the titling, registration, and operation of a miniature vehicle.
Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state.
Relating to a preceptorship program in a pediatric subspecialty for medical students in this state.
Relating to the applicability of certain pedestrian laws to certain sidewalk users.
Relating to the applicability of certain pedestrian laws to certain sidewalk users.
Relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment.
Relating to the establishment of a consortium to conduct United States Food and Drug Administration's drug development clinical trials with ibogaine to secure the administration's approval of the medication's use for treatment of opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorder, and any other neurological or mental health conditions for which ibogaine demonstrates efficacy and to the administration of that treatment.
Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate public high school students' awareness of and application to institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.
Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate public high school students' awareness of and application to institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.
Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
Relating to the landowner compensation program.
Relating to the landowner compensation program.
Relating to the imposition of civil penalties for certain violations with respect to political contributions and expenditures made by certain persons who engage in lobbying activities.
Relating to the imposition of civil penalties for certain violations with respect to political contributions and expenditures made by certain persons who engage in lobbying activities.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis Counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway.
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis Counties as the Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Texas Sen. Sarah Eckhardt?
- Sarah Eckhardt is a Democrat member of the Texas Senate who served in the 89th Legislature. Sen. Sarah Eckhardt was involved in 52 enacted bills, including 4 as primary author.
- How many bills did Sen. Sarah Eckhardt author in the Texas 89th Legislature?
- Sen. Sarah Eckhardt was the primary author of 4 enacted bills, joint author on 8 bills, and coauthor on 40 bills in the Texas 89th Legislature.
- How does Sen. Sarah Eckhardt rank among Texas Senate members for enacted legislation?
- Sen. Sarah Eckhardt ranks 22th among Texas Senate members for enacted bills as primary author in the 89th Legislature.
- What legislative areas does Sen. Sarah Eckhardt focus on?
- Sen. Sarah Eckhardt's primary legislative focus areas include electronic information systems, internet, gary, doris jean. These subjects represent the majority of bills where Sen. Sarah Eckhardt served as author or coauthor.
- What are some key bills authored by Sen. Sarah Eckhardt?
- Key legislation authored by Sen. Sarah Eckhardt includes SB365 (Relating to the period for which an applicant for ...) and SB710 (Relating to the establishment and use of a written...). View the full list of enacted bills above for complete details.
- What party is Sen. Sarah Eckhardt affiliated with?
- Sen. Sarah Eckhardt is a Democrat member of the Texas Senate.
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