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Mihaela Pleșa

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Overview

Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa is an American politician who is the Representative for Texas's 70th House of Representatives district, following the 2022 Texas House of Representatives election.

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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

126 bills

Became law

7 became law. Another 17 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 108: Relating to the use of metal or body armor while committing certain offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2025HB 37: Relating to perinatal bereavement care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal bereavement care initiative, and a perinatal bereavement care hospital recognition program.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025HB 2434: Relating to the purchase of service credit by certain members of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
    Became law
  • Introduced Dec 12, 2024HB 1592: Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2023HB 2899: Relating to the impoundment of a vehicle used in the commission of the offense of racing on a highway or in the commission of certain criminal conduct involving a reckless driving exhibition.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2023HB 1914: Relating to compensatory time accrued by an employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jan 11, 2023HB 1275: Relating to procedures for the issuance of personal identification certificates to certain persons 65 years of age or older whose driver's licenses are surrendered.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4288: Relating to the administration of elections, including the public inspection of certain election records.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3918: Relating to information on local regulations governing the placement of political signs in a municipality.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3811: Relating to youth injury mitigation and information training for coaches and youth athletics personnel.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2025HB 2814: Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2025HB 2798: Relating to disclosures and other requirements concerning virtual currency kiosk transactions; authorizing a fee.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 24, 2025HB 2086: Relating to a motion for determining a plaintiff is a vexatious litigant.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jan 2, 2025HB 1718: Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Dec 30, 2024HB 1713: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of electric vehicle supply equipment.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 21, 2024HB 1441: Relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 13, 2024HB 1295: Relating to a health literacy plan developed by the statewide health coordinating council and the inclusion of health literacy in the state health plan.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 195: Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5007: Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4777: Relating to the model training curriculum for school district peace officers and school resource officers.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4713: Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4342: Relating to courses in personal finance literacy and economics for high school students in public schools.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3555: Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3670: Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HJR 207: Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate unfunded or underfunded costs and requirements on a school district.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5386: Relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they will be in the second or third trimester on election day.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5372: Relating to the notice required for an election held by certain political subdivisions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5432: Relating to the dissemination by the Department of Public Safety of criminal history record information to consumer reporting agencies.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5488: Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for coordinated specialty care for first episode psychosis.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5433: Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5552: Relating to lead in drinking water at public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5647: Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5434: Relating to requiring consumer reporting agencies to notify a consumer when inaccurate information in the consumer's file is corrected.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 14, 2025HB 5644: Relating to a Mass Violence Care Fund to assist victims of mass violence with unreimbursed medical expenses.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4289: Relating to the availability on the Internet of a candidate's application for a place on the ballot and campaign treasurer appointment.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4343: Relating to a restriction on political expenditures made during and following a regular legislative session; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4340: Relating to warnings in certain advertisements for, and information and reporting concerning, medical procedures or treatments conducted in a foreign country.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4126: Relating to the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2025HB 4287: Relating to posting certain election information on the Internet website of certain political subdivisions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2025HB 4032: Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2025HB 4033: Relating to the reporting of direct campaign expenditures by certain persons and political committees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3968: Relating to the establishment of the School Meals Council to study and make recommendations regarding public school meal programs.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 3916: Relating to the posting of certain election declarations on the Internet website of the governmental entity holding the election.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025HB 4013: Relating to the composition of the board of directors of certain appraisal districts.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 3795: Relating to applicability of reporting requirements to private schools and other entities providing education services in this state that accept students with vouchers, education savings accounts, tax credit scholarships, or certain other funding.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3761: Relating to requiring training in the importance of mental and physical health as a requisite for certain medical degrees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 4, 2025HB 3769: Relating to the provision of contraception to students at public institutions of higher education.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2025HB 3624: Relating to excused absences from public school for a student's mental or behavioral health.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2025HB 3620: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 19, 2025HB 3007: Relating to vehicles eligible for toll discount programs.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 18, 2025HB 2972: Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2025HB 2834: Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2025HB 2822: Relating to the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle in a parking space designated as an electric vehicle charging station.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2025HB 2831: Relating to the collection of reproductive health information; imposing a civil penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 11, 2025HB 2651: Relating to an exemption from abortion restrictions for unemancipated minors and the repeal of provisions regarding notice and consent to those abortions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025HB 2382: Relating to the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025HB 2383: Relating to the use of metal or body armor while committing an offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2025HB 2380: Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2025HB 2356: Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain devices intended to modify handguns.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 31, 2025HB 2307: Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from defendants arrested for a felony offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 28, 2025HB 2182: Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense an emergency contraceptive.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 28, 2025HB 2146: Relating to creating a cause of action for nonconsensual condom removal or alteration.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 27, 2025HB 2099: Relating to the imposition of a tax on commercial electric vehicle charging services based on the amount of electricity transferred.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 27, 2025HB 2100: Relating to a no-evidence motion for summary judgment.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 27, 2025HB 2104: Relating to the members of a school district's local school health advisory council.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 24, 2025HB 2058: Relating to perinatal palliative care provided by certain hospitals, a perinatal palliative care grant program, and a perinatal palliative care hospital recognition program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 24, 2025HB 2057: Relating to designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 23, 2025HB 2042: Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted and to the provision of certain records relating to that expunction.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 22, 2025HB 2006: Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files by a statutory county court.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 2, 2025HB 1727: Relating to social workers employed by school districts.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 2, 2025HB 1728: Relating to creating a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 12, 2024HB 1596: Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 12, 2024HB 1594: Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 12, 2024HB 1597: Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 11, 2024HB 1577: Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 1331: Relating to the curriculum requirements for high school students in public schools.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 337: Relating to the dedication of surplus money in the foundation school fund to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 289: Relating to a reduction of the amount by which certain school districts must reduce their local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 445: Relating to an early agreement credit for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HJR 89: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 390: Relating to the components of a school district's enrichment tax rate and the calculation of the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1219: Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2024HB 1220: Relating to exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 10, 2023HB 115: Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 9, 2023HB 108: Relating to the dedication of surplus money in the foundation school fund to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 6, 2023HB 62: Relating to providing school district property tax relief through rent-relief and through adjusting entitlements, compression, and exemptions under the public school finance system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4709: Relating to a reduction of the amount by which certain school districts must reduce their local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4849: Relating to notice of facial recognition technology used by business entities in publicly accessible spaces.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5301: Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 4804: Relating to requiring social media platforms to include certain warnings in connection with advertisements for medical procedures or treatments conducted in a foreign country.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 10, 2023HB 5179: Relating to creating a cause of action for nonconsensual condom removal.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4436: Relating to an advisory council on the needs of LGBTQ older adults.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4137: Relating to the provision of contraceptive methods at public institutions of higher education.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4028: Relating to the authority of the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4111: Relating to access to and the provision of behavioral and mental health care services and trauma-informed care in the Medicaid managed care program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4088: Relating to required training regarding trauma-informed care for certain judges.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 3802: Relating to the imposition of a tax on commercial electric vehicle charging services based on the amount of electricity transferred.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HB 3588: Relating to an exemption from abortion restrictions for unemancipated minors and the repeal of provisions regarding notice and consent to those abortions.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2023HJR 148: Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2023HB 3488: Relating to creating a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 1, 2023HB 3107: Relating to authority for certain state employees to work at places other than the employees' regular or temporarily assigned places of employment and to earn compensatory time for that work.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2023HB 2881: Relating to excused absences from public school for a student's mental or behavioral health.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2023HB 2904: Relating to required notice to high school students and parents or guardians regarding a student's receipt of certain awards, recognitions, and scholarship opportunities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2023HB 2849: Relating to information about available free or low-cost cellular telephones and free or low-cost cellular telephone service plans provided to residents of certain nursing and assisted living facilities.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2023HB 2853: Relating to an order issued by the commissioner of state health services to authorize emergency contraceptives.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 22, 2023HB 2610: Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and trauma-informed care training for certain department employees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 22, 2023HB 2632: Relating to false, misleading, or deceptive advertising made in connection with a reverse mortgage loan agreement.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2023HB 2562: Relating to coverage for low-THC cannabis under certain group benefit plans for governmental employees.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 21, 2023HB 2531: Relating to notice required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023HB 2441: Relating to required training on trauma-impacted veterans for certain peace officers.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 17, 2023HB 2477: Relating to the dedication of surplus money in the foundation school fund to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023HB 2435: Relating to the unlawful transfer or purchase of certain weapons; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 16, 2023HB 2434: Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2023HB 2378: Relating to an early agreement credit for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 15, 2023HB 2377: Relating to the components of a school district's enrichment tax rate and the calculation of the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 13, 2023HB 2245: Relating to vehicles eligible for toll discount programs.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 9, 2023HB 2144: Relating to the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle in a parking space designated as an electric vehicle charging station.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 7, 2023HB 1965: Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 6, 2023HB 1953: Relating to exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 3, 2023HB 1851: Relating to notice by certain sellers that plants containing cycasin may be toxic to canids.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2023HJR 89: Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 20, 2023HB 1490: Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 13, 2023HB 1331: Relating to prohibiting the transfer of firearms to certain recipients.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2023HB 1250: Relating to expanding the number of dispensing organization license holders under the Texas Compassionate-Use Program.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2023HB 1251: Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 4, 2023HB 1175: Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.
    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

1,737 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 126 of 1,737 votes (7%). 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
      Appropriations6 votes
        Border Security4 votes
          Business and Commerce81 votes
            Corrections22 votes
              County and Regional Government36 votes
                Courts and Civil Law (Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence)74 votes
                  Courts and Civil Law (Jurisprudence)19 votes
                    Criminal Justice80 votes
                      Criminal Law (Criminal Jurisprudence)54 votes
                        Culture, Recreation and Tourism22 votes
                          Defense and Veterans' Affairs15 votes
                            Dis Prev and Women's and Children's Health16 votes
                              Economic Development16 votes
                                Education K-1654 votes
                                  Elections22 votes
                                    Energy Resources18 votes
                                      Environmental Regulation21 votes
                                        Family and Fiduciary Relationships40 votes
                                          Finance4 votes
                                            Government Efficiency67 votes
                                              Health and Human Services59 votes
                                                Higher Education46 votes
                                                  Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs52 votes
                                                    Human Services55 votes
                                                      Insurance37 votes
                                                        Intergovernmental Affairs35 votes
                                                          International Relations1 vote
                                                            Juvenile Justice11 votes
                                                              Land and Resource Management20 votes
                                                                Licensing and Administrative Procedures35 votes
                                                                  Local Government53 votes
                                                                    Natural Resources57 votes
                                                                      Pensions, Investments and Financial Services43 votes
                                                                        Property Tax Appraisals13 votes
                                                                          Public Education55 votes
                                                                            Public Health71 votes
                                                                              State Affairs138 votes
                                                                                State-Federal Relations1 vote
                                                                                  Taxes (Ways and Means)80 votes
                                                                                    Trade, Workforce and Economic Development37 votes
                                                                                      Transportation67 votes
                                                                                        Transportation Funding8 votes
                                                                                          Veterans' Affairs9 votes
                                                                                            Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs42 votes
                                                                                              Workforce13 votes

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