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Texas Legislature

Bills Sponsored / Joint Sponsored

Sen. Kevin Sparks
88th Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 3/4/2026

Number of Bills: 37

Sponsor (37):
Author:
Swanson | Noble | Hull | Oliverson | Klick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to reports of child abuse or neglect and certain preliminary investigations of those reports.
Author:
Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the peace officers authorized to operate an authorized emergency vehicle used to conduct a police escort.
Author:
Murr | Spiller
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the appointment of a retired or former judge as a visiting judge in certain counties.
Author:
Hull
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to parental rights regarding a threat assessment of a student conducted by a public school's threat assessment and safe and supportive school team.
Author:
Craddick | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/23/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the creation and operation of a mental health services district by the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, and the Ector County Hospital District.
Author:
Cain | Frazier | Troxclair | Canales
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/24/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs.
Author:
Murr | Lambert | Spiller
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to tariff filing requirements for certain telecommunications providers.
Author:
Swanson | Paul
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/21/2023 S Vote taken in committee
Caption:
Relating to the qualifications for serving as a member of the board of directors of a municipal utility district.
Author:
Darby | King, Tracy O. | Murr | Dean | Moody
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/23/2023 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption:
Relating to the provision of counseling services by certain providers under Medicaid and reimbursement for those services.
Author:
Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/09/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the designation of a portion of Business Interstate Highway 20-E in Ector County as the Mac Wilson and Rex Young Medal of Honor Highway.
Author:
Darby | Morales, Eddie
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over and a study of the production, pipeline transportation, and storage of hydrogen.
Author:
Noble
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the consolidation of ombudsman programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Author:
Geren | Bailes | Isaac
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the designation of advanced clean energy projects.
Author:
Klick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the packaging requirements for certain donated prescription drugs.
Author:
Price | Noble | Ashby
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to providing prevocational or similar services under certain Medicaid waiver programs.
Author:
Price | Lujan
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to a waiver of the waiting period for a marriage ceremony.
Author:
Klick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the donors of certain unused prescription drugs.
Author:
Klick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/12/2023 E Effective on 9/1/23
Caption:
Relating to the redistribution of donated prepackaged prescription drugs.
Author:
Lopez, Janie | Isaac | Guerra | Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the amount of foreign emissions of air contaminants in nonattainment areas and the revision of the state implementation plan to account for those emissions.
Author:
Darby
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/19/2023 S Left pending in committee
Caption:
Relating to the authority of the board of directors to select a depository bank for the West Coke County Hospital District.
Author:
Price
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/11/2023 E Effective immediately
Caption:
Relating to the creation of the Prairie View Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Edward Runyan on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Don Sparks on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Florence Marie Hall on her posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Kenneth B. Nolen on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating the Eastland Oil Company of Midland on its centennial.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating Don Sparks on receiving the 2022 Top Hand award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Monsignor Larry J. Droll of St. Ann's Catholic Parish in Midland on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Honoring Lori Blong on her election as mayor of Midland.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Jafar "Jeff" Rahim Salehi of Midland.
Author:
Darby | Landgraf | King, Ken | Morales, Eddie | Murr
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
03/27/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of oil at Santa Rita No. 1.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/24/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Congratulating the Midland High School football team on receiving the Innovation in Volunteerism Award as part of the 39th annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
05/13/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Recognizing May 6-12, 2023, as Nurses Week in Texas.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/24/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Brendan Luis Torres of the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department.
Author:
Smithee
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
04/24/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
In memory of Fire Chief Curtis Dewayne Brown of the Dalhart Fire Department.
Author:
Craddick
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/13/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commending Bobby Burns on his service as president and CEO of the Midland Chamber of Commerce.
Author:
Landgraf
Sponsor:
Sparks
Last Action:
06/18/2023 E Signed by the Governor
Caption:
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of The University of Texas Permian Basin on the occasion of UTPB Day at the State Capitol on May 3, 2023.
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