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Ana Hernandez

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Overview

Ana E. Hernandez is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. Since her election in 2005, she has represented District 143, part of Houston including areas of Magnolia, Manchester, Port Houston, Cimarron and Denver Harbor, the cities of Galena Park and Jacinto City, and portions of Pasadena and Channelview.

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How to reach them
Source: Open States

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

81 bills

Became law

11 became law. Another 18 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4344: Relating to access to and use of criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3848: Relating to the electronic submission of inspection reports and filing fees for the inspection of elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 15, 2025SB 783: Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 3, 2025HB 1732: Relating to the regulation of massage therapy.
    Became law
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 1562: Relating to massage student permits.
    Became law
  • Introduced Nov 21, 2024HB 1445: Relating to the compensation of counsel appointed to provide representation and services to indigent individuals in criminal and juvenile proceedings.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3712: Relating to authorizing a holder of a distributor's license to provide samples of malt beverages to retailers.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 7, 2023HB 2016: Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license as a massage establishment, massage school, massage therapist, or massage therapy instructor.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2023HB 1964: Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report to an employee or authorized representative of a vehicle storage facility.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2023HB 1382: Relating to the public sale of real property taken in execution of a judgment.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2023HB 1381: Relating to the public hearing requirement for a preliminary zoning report made by a zoning commission.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4621: Relating to the return of a completed marriage license to a county clerk after the marriage ceremony.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3826: Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2025HB 2892: Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2229: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files by a statutory county court.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2200: Relating to the cremation of human remains by natural organic reduction.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 28, 2025HB 2186: Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2025HB 1814: Relating to changes to certain marriage-related forms.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 9, 2025HB 1809: Relating to prohibited insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 8, 2025HB 1788: Relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Dec 4, 2024HB 1517: Relating to enforcement of municipal ordinances by certain sheriffs and constables.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 15, 2024HB 1360: Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 15, 2024HB 1363: Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 15, 2024HB 1359: Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3508: Relating to the operation of public electric vehicle charging stations.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2224: Relating to the authority of a municipality to alter speed limits.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1726: Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2023HB 1351: Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2023HB 1242: Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3771: Relating to the operation near a public school of a retail establishment selling cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products; providing a civil penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3872: Relating to the state ambient air quality standard for benzene.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3768: Relating to public hearings held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in areas that exceed an ambient air quality standard for benzene.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2025HB 3494: Relating to wages paid to certain workers with disabilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2025HB 2824: Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 31, 2025HB 2319: Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2224: Relating to required emergency generators or other backup power sources in certain nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and senior independent living communities; providing civil and administrative penalties.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2222: Relating to the establishment of an energy efficiency program for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2218: Relating to required emergency generators or other backup power sources in certain nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and senior independent living communities; providing civil penalties.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2219: Relating to the eligibility of a student with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder for special education services provided by a public school.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1995: Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that the vehicle owner may be transporting a person with a disability.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 1996: Relating to the eligibility of children enrolled in a special education program for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 2009: Relating to an annual occupational medical examination for fire fighters.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1684: Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 19, 2024HB 1676: Relating to the period during which an employee may file a claim for unpaid wages with the Texas Workforce Commission.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 1559: Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 1561: Relating to the licensing of legal permanent residents as county jailers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those legal permanent residents by political subdivisions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 1563: Relating to the release of a tier two form listing hazardous chemicals that is in the possession of a political subdivision of this state.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 1567: Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation of certain employees who leave the workplace to care for a minor child.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 1564: Relating to the maximum length of a train.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 1568: Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in certain child-care facilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 15, 2024HB 1364: Relating to the provision of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in automobile liability insurance policies.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 15, 2024HB 1362: Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation for employees who leave the workplace due to sexual harassment.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 15, 2024HB 1365: Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 15, 2024HB 1361: Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4806: Relating to the authority of certain special purpose districts to impose impact fees in certain areas.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4585: Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4177: Relating to the acquisition of park land by the Texas parks and wildlife department: making an appropriation
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3778: Relating to reimbursement rates for eye health care services providers participating in the Medicaid managed care program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3239: Relating to the participation of distributed energy resources in the ERCOT ancillary services and wholesale energy markets.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3312: Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 2, 2023HB 3219: Relating to transmission and distribution utility access to certain portions of the electricity supply chain map.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 1, 2023HB 3078: Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 1, 2023HB 3109: Relating to provision of notice by a vehicle storage facility through a Texas Department of Motor Vehicles electronic system; authorizing a fee.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2023HB 2990: Relating to establishing residency for purposes of admission into public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2023HB 3020: Relating to entry into a massage establishment or massage school for an inspection or investigation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 23, 2023HB 2717: Relating to the maximum length of a train.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2122: Relating to the composition of the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 7, 2023HB 2011: Relating to massage student permits.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2023HB 1870: Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2023HB 1797: Relating to public school policy regarding the prevention of heat stress.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1685: Relating to certain statutory changes to reflect and address same-sex marriages.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1679: Relating to unprofessional conduct by mental health providers who attempt to change the sexual orientation of a child.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1681: Relating to the establishment of an energy efficiency program for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1684: Relating to the form of a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued to persons convicted of certain human trafficking offenses.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1717: Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1727: Relating to the placement and use of video recording equipment in certain child-care facilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 26, 2023HB 1746: Relating to prohibited nonconsensual medical procedures and treatment on certain minors with intersex traits.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2023HB 1627: Relating to implicit bias training for justices and judges of state courts, judicial officers, certain court personnel, and attorneys licensed to practice law in this state.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 18, 2023HB 1439: Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to require removal of graffiti from private property.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2023HB 1352: Relating to the provision of uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in automobile liability insurance policies.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2023HB 1380: Relating to continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists on identifying and assisting victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the Texas legislature, since 2025. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

1,788 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 232 of 1,788 votes (13%). Some of these may be excused absences, approved by the House ahead of time. The vote records we use don't say which.

By topic
Academic and Career-Oriented Education7 votes
    Agriculture and Livestock21 votes
      Appropriations7 votes
        Border Security4 votes
          Business and Commerce82 votes
            Congressional Redistricting, Select1 vote
              Corrections22 votes
                County and Regional Government36 votes
                  Courts and Civil Law (Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence)76 votes
                    Courts and Civil Law (Jurisprudence)19 votes
                      Criminal Justice80 votes
                        Criminal Law (Criminal Jurisprudence)56 votes
                          Culture, Recreation and Tourism22 votes
                            Defense and Veterans' Affairs17 votes
                              Dis Prev and Women's and Children's Health16 votes
                                Disaster Preparedness and Flooding13 votes
                                  Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, Select1 vote
                                    Economic Development16 votes
                                      Education K-1654 votes
                                        Elections23 votes
                                          Energy Resources18 votes
                                            Environmental Regulation22 votes
                                              Family and Fiduciary Relationships41 votes
                                                Finance4 votes
                                                  Government Efficiency67 votes
                                                    Health and Human Services59 votes
                                                      Higher Education50 votes
                                                        Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs55 votes
                                                          Human Services55 votes
                                                            Insurance35 votes
                                                              Intergovernmental Affairs39 votes
                                                                International Relations1 vote
                                                                  Juvenile Justice11 votes
                                                                    Land and Resource Management20 votes
                                                                      Licensing and Administrative Procedures37 votes
                                                                        Local Government53 votes
                                                                          Natural Resources58 votes
                                                                            Pensions, Investments and Financial Services42 votes
                                                                              Property Tax Appraisals13 votes
                                                                                Public Education56 votes
                                                                                  Public Health72 votes
                                                                                    State Affairs144 votes
                                                                                      State-Federal Relations1 vote
                                                                                        Taxes (Ways and Means)84 votes
                                                                                          Trade, Workforce and Economic Development38 votes
                                                                                            Transportation67 votes
                                                                                              Transportation Funding8 votes
                                                                                                Veterans' Affairs9 votes
                                                                                                  Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs43 votes
                                                                                                    Workforce13 votes

                                                                                                      Source: Open States, Texas Legislature Online. Topics from the state legislature.