Texas · State Representative
John Smithee
Bills sponsored
48
Became law
11
Cosponsored
186
Roll calls voted
6,409
Voted with their party
93% of 5,545
- This session:
- 9 of 97 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 111 of 4,080 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for John Smithee, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 89th Legislature, Regular Session House, District 86 Republican
- 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session House, District 86 Republican
- 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session House, District 86 Republican
- 88th Legislature, Regular Session House, District 86 Republican
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Jurisprudence | Chair | 89R |
| State Affairs | Member | 89R |
| Criminal Jurisprudence | Chair | 892 |
| State Affairs | Member | 892 |
| Criminal Jurisprudence | Chair | 891 |
| State Affairs | Member | 891 |
| Juvenile Justice & Family Issues | Member | 88R |
| State Affairs | Member | 88R |
Bills they sponsored
48 bills as primary sponsor and 23 resolutions, of which 11 became law. Each number opens the full list.
| Session | Bills | Became law | Resolutions | Cosponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89th Legislature, 2nd Called | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 89th Legislature, 1st Called | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 89th Legislature, Regular | 23 | 4 | 12 | 97 |
| 88th Legislature, Regular | 25 | 7 | 11 | 59 |
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 449089R | Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons. | Became law | Jun 20, 2025 |
| HB 444989R | Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities. | Became law | Jun 20, 2025 |
| HB 7589R | Relating to the duty of a magistrate to make written findings in certain criminal proceedings. | Became law | Jun 20, 2025 |
| HR 147889R | Commemorating the centennial of Route 66. | Passed one chamber | Jun 3, 2025 |
| HR 142189R | Congratulating the Randall High School girls' soccer team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 2 state championship. | Passed one chamber | Jun 1, 2025 |
| HR 141589R | Congratulating Assistant Chief Tommy Chisum of the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department on being named the 2025 Firefighter of the Year by the Panhandle Firemen's… | Passed one chamber | Jun 1, 2025 |
| HR 141489R | Congratulating Sarah Hininger of Hartley Fire & EMS on being named the 2025 EMS Provider of the Year by the Panhandle Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association. | Passed one chamber | Jun 1, 2025 |
| HB 366489R | Relating to the training of prospective grand jurors and to grand jury proceedings. | Passed one chamber | May 28, 2025 |
| HB 313589R | Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for retired firefighters. | Became law | May 24, 2025 |
| HB 194289R | Relating to the participation of an advanced practice registered nurse as a participating or preferred provider for health maintenance organizations and prefer… | Passed one chamber | May 21, 2025 |
All 35 they sponsored in the 89th Legislature, Regular Session ›
How they voted
Most recent first. 6,409 recorded votes in all: 4,797 yes, 768 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | HB 1 | Representative Darby moved to concur in the senate amendments to HB 1 . — The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 1 prevailedRelating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. | Yes | Passed 122–4 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | HB 20 | Representative Darby moved to concur in the senate amendments to HB 20 . — The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 20 prevailedRelating to measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitation... | Yes | Passed 129–0 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | SB 1 | SB 1 was passedRelating to campground and youth camp safety. | Yes | Passed 120–4 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | HR 128 | HR 128 , as amended, was adoptedAmending the House Rules of Procedure to authorize additional constitutionall... | Yes | Passed 80–28 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | SB 5 | Representative Bonnen moved to adopt the conference committee report on SB 5 . — The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 5 prevailedRelating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and prepar... | Yes | Passed 129–0 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | HR 174 | HR 174 was adoptedSuspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 5. | Yes | Passed 127–1 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | SB 1 | CSSB 1 was passed to third readingRelating to campground and youth camp safety. | Yes | Passed 122–8 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | SB 1 | VIRDELL: I understand the families have lost family members, and that is something no one should ever have to go through. I fear we're rushing this legislation. I believe that the families deserve our due diligence to have more thorough, vetted conversations and another committee that looks into more of what happened through this and throughout the state. I'm going to ask you to vote against the m — The motion to table prevailedRelating to campground and youth camp safety. | Yes | Passed 90–38 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | HB 8 | BUCKLEY: That really is the guts of the bill. It allows a beginning-of-the-year and a middle-of-the-year assessment that immediately informs teachers. — The motion to concur in the senate amendments to HB 8 prevailedRelating to public school accountability and transparency, including the impl... | Yes | Passed 79–47 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | HB 8 | Pursuant to Rule 5, Section 28, of the House Rules, Representative Hinojosa requested an extension of speaking time on HB 8 . — The request was grantedRelating to public school accountability and transparency, including the impl... | No | Passed 86–42 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | HR 177 | HR 177 was adoptedCreating a general investigating committee on disaster response. | Yes | Passed 132–0 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | SB 54 | SB 54 was passedRelating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence ... | Yes | Passed 86–46 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | HB 18 was passedRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | Yes | Passed 86–46 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | SB 54 | SB 54 was passed to third readingRelating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence ... | Yes | Passed 87–46 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | HB 18 , as amended, was passed to engrossmentRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | Yes | Passed 86–46 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | Amendment No. 1, as amended, was adoptedRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | Yes | Passed 85–45 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | Amendment No. 7 failed of adoptionRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | No | Failed 44–85 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | Amendment No. 6 failed of adoptionRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | No | Failed 44–85 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | Amendment No. 5 was adoptedRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | Yes | Passed 85–47 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | Pursuant to Rule 5, Section 28, of the House Rules, Representative Romero requested an extension of speaking time on Amendment No. 5. — The request was grantedRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | No | Passed 82–42 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | Amendment No. 3 failed of adoptionRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | No | Failed 46–85 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | Amendment No. 2 failed of adoptionRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | No | Failed 46–85 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | Pursuant to Rule 5, Section 28, of the House Rules, Representative Gervin-Hawkins requested a second extension of speaking time on Amendment No. 1. — There being objection, the request was not grantedRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | No | Failed 46–83 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | HB 18 | Pursuant to Rule 5, Section 28, of the House Rules, Representative Collier requested an extension of speaking time on Amendment No. 1. — The request was grantedRelating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and th... | No | Passed 89–42 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | SB 10 | (Bryant now present) — The motion to adopt the conference committee report on SB 10 was lostRelating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing... | No | Failed 60–71 |
From Texas's official records, checked Nov 1, 2026.