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Running forState House, District 63

Ben Bumgarner

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Overview

Benjamin Bumgarner is an American politician who currently serves in the Texas House of Representatives from the 63rd District, which covers southern Denton County.

Facts from Wikipedia.

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

62 bills

Became law

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

  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5509: Relating to the suspension or revocation of a hotel's certificate of occupancy by a municipality for suspected human trafficking.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025HB 3146: Relating to certain hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
    Became law
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 198: Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters.
    Became law
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 640: Relating to the office hours of an election authority during an election period.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5260: Relating to the office of vehicle fleet management's plan for the state's vehicle fleet.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4615: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3579: Relating to the regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and political subdivisions.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5508: Relating to the establishment of the Texas Film Academy to facilitate workforce development in the state's film, television, and digital media industries.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3945: Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy and other programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 4, 2025HJR 165: Proposing a constitutional amendment to include the United States Space Force in references to military service in the state constitution.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2025HB 3169: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2204: Relating to the regulation of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2207: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2210: Relating to inclusion of the United States Space Force in United States military and veteran statutory definitions.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2203: Relating to liability for land surveying services in or in connection with certain construction or services contracts.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2023HB 2957: Relating to periodic occupational cancer screenings for firefighters.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2023HB 2958: Relating to the issuance of the Gold Star mother, father, spouse, or family member specialty license plates.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2023HB 2954: Relating to the office hours of an election authority during an election period.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Aug 15, 2025HB 89: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 13, 2025HB 302: Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain bonds by a school district.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 15, 2025HB 101: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5229: Relating to the administration and enforcement by the Office of the Comptroller for Public Accounts against an appraisal district for a failure by a district to undertake corrective actions ordered by the Comptroller after review of the district's methods, appraisal standards and procedures.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5529: Relating to establishing a child-care innovation pilot program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2025HB 5000: Relating to Media Production Development Zones and the functions of the Texas Film Commission.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4596: Relating to certain electioneering activities by members of a board of trustees of an independent school district.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 12, 2025HB 4649: Relating to the investigation and reporting of certain motor vehicle collisions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4260: Relating to a prohibition on the practice of law in certain courts by a county commissioner or a county judge.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4265: Relating to the violation of certain laws and provisions of governing instruments by, and the recall by property owners of, a property owners' association board member.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3944: Relating to eligibility to serve on the board of directors of an appraisal district.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3766: Relating to designating the third Monday in October of each year as Unplug Texas Day.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3765: Relating to the cost of requesting electronic copies of documents from a district clerk.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3764: Relating to parental notice of certain changes relating to a school district student's teacher.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2025HB 3621: Relating to certain disclosures and other requirements and prohibited conduct relating to the sale of tickets for concerts and other events.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2025HB 3495: Relating to the investment and management of certain funds by the comptroller; making an appropriation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2209: Relating to the period for which a person arrested for certain crimes committed against a child may be held after bond is posted.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2206: Relating to the reporting of certain public school employee misconduct to local law enforcement.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2208: Relating to requirements for certain notices or invoices relating to toll collections by a toll project entity.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2205: Relating to a policy prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices by public school students during instructional time.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2212: Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 29, 2025HB 2211: Relating to the compensation and professional representation of certain students participating in University Interscholastic League activities or in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 20, 2024HB 1691: Relating to claims for benefits or compensation for certain cancer brought by firefighters or emergency medical technicians.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 759: Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 453: Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for delivery of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1-B to a child.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 371: Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 288: Relating to creating the criminal offense of operating a premises for unlawful controlled substance consumption.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 974: Relating to a limitation on the salary of superintendents and chief executive officers of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 920: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms, ammunition, and other related items.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 529: Relating to eligibility for the bulletproof vest and body armor grant program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 10, 2023HB 114: Relating to creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 9, 2023HB 106: Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain assaultive offenses involving the use or exhibition of a less-lethal projectile device by a peace officer.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 6, 2023HB 81: Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 6, 2023HB 68: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for making a false report of a bomb threat involving certain locations.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5281: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5262: Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4617: Relating to the requirements for an electronic system to monitor tuition and fee exemptions for veterans and military personnel and their dependents.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4668: Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4667: Relating to prohibiting the operation of supervised drug consumption sites; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3580: Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms, ammunition, and other related items.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3578: Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for delivery of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1-B to a child.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2023HB 2955: Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2023HB 2953: Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2116: Relating to psychological evaluations before the provision of gender reassignment treatments and procedures.
    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

1,792 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 19 of 1,792 votes (1%). 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)57 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 Relationships40 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
                                                            Insurance37 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 Services43 votes
                                                                              Property Tax Appraisals13 votes
                                                                                Public Education56 votes
                                                                                  Public Health73 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.