Roland Gutierrez

Authored Senate Bill 1941 in the 2021 session, requiring a state strategic plan to address hyperemesis gravidarum (severe pregnancy-related illness); the bill was signed and took effect September 1, 2021.

September 1, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health

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As a state representative, authored House Bill 1363 in the 2009 session establishing a diabetes mellitus registry pilot program; the bill took effect September 1, 2009.

September 1, 2009Supports Environment and Public Health

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched July 3, 2026

Sued the Texas Department of Public Safety in June 2022. The agency had withheld records about the law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting. His open-records request had gone unanswered. A state district judge ruled in August 2022 that DPS could keep the records for the time being.

June 22, 2022Supports Anti-Corruption

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Filed a roughly 20-bill package in the 2023 session responding to the Uvalde school shooting. It covered gun-safety measures, victim services, school safety and law-enforcement accountability. Nearly all were blocked without votes. His floor amendment to raise the purchase age for certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 failed.

May 23, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Filed Senate Bill 738, proposing that police and other public safety agencies get radio systems that can talk to each other directly, plus matching training. He announced it at a Capitol press conference with Uvalde families, and the bill stayed in committee (Senate Bill 738, 88th session).

February 7, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Voted against House Bill 1927, the 2021 law allowing permitless carry of handguns for adults 21 and older. It passed the Texas Senate 18-13. The Senate Journal records him among the 13 no votes on final passage.

May 5, 2021Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: journals.senate.texas.gov · researched July 3, 2026

As a state representative, authored House Bill 666 in the 2009 session. It addressed the costs used to fund drug court programs. Those courts divert eligible defendants from prison into treatment. The bill took effect September 1, 2009.

September 1, 2009Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Authored Senate Bill 1942 in the 2021 legislative session. It expanded public facility corporations used to finance affordable housing. It also set requirements for them. The bill was signed and took effect June 14, 2021.

June 14, 2021Supports Housing Affordability

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As a state representative, authored House Bill 3447 in the 2013 session. It established the functions of certain urban land banks. Land banks are a tool for assembling vacant property for affordable housing. The bill took effect September 1, 2013.

September 1, 2013Supports Housing Affordability

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Authored House Bill 2571 in the 2017 session. It would set up a clinical care and research center for trauma-affected veterans. The National Warrior Resiliency Center would sit at UT Health San Antonio. The bill passed the House before stalling in the Senate. His official Senate biography credits him with establishing the center.

May 1, 2017Supports Social Programs and Welfare

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Voted against Senate Bill 2, the 2025 law creating a $1 billion education savings account program. Such accounts are private school vouchers. It passed the Texas Senate 19-12. During debate he asked whether participating private schools would have to meet state school-safety requirements.

February 5, 2025Supports Public Education Quality

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Filed a roughly 20-bill package in the 2023 session responding to the Uvalde school shooting. It covered gun-safety measures, victim services, school safety and law-enforcement accountability. Nearly all were blocked without votes. His floor amendment to raise the purchase age for certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21 failed.

May 23, 2023Supports Gun Control

Source: texastribune.org · researched July 3, 2026

Held a Texas Capitol news conference with families of the Uvalde school shooting on March 7, 2023, announcing gun bills to ban the most dangerous types of ammunition, require guns to be stored safely at home, and close gaps in the rules covering gun-show sales.

March 7, 2023Supports Gun Control

Source: senate.texas.gov · researched August 7, 2026

Interrupted Governor Greg Abbott's press conference on the Uvalde shooting on May 27, 2022. Stood up to demand a special legislative session on gun laws. Told the governor to "call us back" to Austin.

May 27, 2022Supports Gun Control

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Voted against House Bill 1927, the 2021 law allowing permitless carry of handguns for adults 21 and older. It passed the Texas Senate 18-13. The Senate Journal records him among the 13 no votes on final passage.

May 5, 2021Supports Gun Control

Source: journals.senate.texas.gov · researched July 3, 2026

Joined the Texas Senate Democrats' walkout on August 12, 2025. The protest targeted the mid-decade congressional redistricting bill. Said "We weren't going to stick around for this farce" and called the redrawn maps a power grab. The bill passed 19-2.

August 12, 2025Supports Election Integrity

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Voted to send Senate Joint Resolution 18, a proposed constitutional amendment permanently barring state taxes on capital gains. The Texas Senate approved it 24-6 and put it on the November 4, 2025 statewide ballot.

March 18, 2025Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

As a state representative, spoke and voted against Senate Bill 4, the 2017 law banning "sanctuary cities". The law also let police ask about immigration status. Said on the House floor that the bill made real the community's heightened sense of fear. It passed the House 94-53, largely along party lines.

April 27, 2017Supports Civil Rights

Source: texastribune.org · researched July 3, 2026

Voted to pass Senate Bill 1036, which makes home solar sellers register, carry insurance and give buyers five days to cancel. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 22-8.

April 7, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

As a San Antonio City Council member before entering the Legislature, led the effort that produced the Mission Branch Library. It was the first library built on the city's south side in more than 30 years.

October 10, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

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As a state representative, passed legislation that helped kickstart redevelopment of San Antonio's Hemisfair Park. Cited that alongside protecting military bases from developer encroachment.

October 10, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

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Voted against the final, negotiated version of House Bill 493, which bars people convicted of first- or second-degree felonies from serving as poll watchers. The Senate adopted the report 23-8 and the law took effect September 1, 2025.

June 1, 2025

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Voted against the final House-Senate deal on Senate Bill 8, which makes every jail-running sheriff seek a deal to help enforce immigration law. The bill became law after the Texas Senate approved it 20-11.

May 31, 2025

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Voted against the final House-Senate deal on Senate Bill 21, which created the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve managed by the comptroller. The bill became law after the Texas Senate approved the compromise 23-8.

May 30, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 223, which makes cities seek competing offers for lobbying contracts. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 19-12.

May 28, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 5115, which raises certain election fraud from a misdemeanor to a second-degree felony. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 21-10.

May 28, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 3053, which blocks cities and counties from running or joining gun buyback programs meant to cut civilian gun ownership. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

May 28, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 521, which tightens the rules for curbside voting, including a sworn statement of need. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

May 28, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 3441, which lets people harmed by a vaccine sue its maker if the maker advertised it in Texas. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 21-10.

May 27, 2025

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Voted against House Bill 5033, which ends state car emissions inspections only if the federal requirement is removed. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 21-10.

May 25, 2025

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Voted against sending House Joint Resolution 34 to Texas voters. It would let lawmakers exempt the added value from border security structures on land in counties next to Mexico from property tax. The Texas Senate approved it 23-8 and put it on the November 4, 2025 statewide ballot.

May 21, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 2972, which limits the campus free-speech law to students and employees and bars overnight speech events. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 21-10.

May 14, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 510, which lets the secretary of state withhold voter-registration money from county officials who miss deadlines. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

May 13, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 2337, which makes shareholder advisory firms disclose advice based on environmental or diversity goals. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

May 8, 2025

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Voted against House Joint Resolution 98, which asked Congress for a constitutional convention to limit federal spending and set term limits. The Texas Senate backed the request 17-14, and it became Texas's official application to Congress.

May 8, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 1257, which makes health plans that cover a gender transition procedure also cover its side effects and any reversal. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

April 24, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 37, which gives public university boards control over core courses, provost hires and faculty senates. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

April 16, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 33, which bars government offices from using public money to help someone obtain an abortion. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 22-9.

April 16, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 965, which protects a public school employee's religious speech or prayer while working. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

April 1, 2025

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Voted against the Senate version of Senate Bill 379, which barred food aid from buying sugary soft drinks. The Senate passed it 22-8 before a later House-Senate deal became law and narrowed the ban to sweetened drinks and candy.

March 31, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 1362, which bars Texas offices from using red flag gun orders unless state law allows them. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 19-11.

March 27, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 17, which bars governments, companies and certain people tied to hostile countries from buying Texas property. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 24-7.

March 19, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 12, which bars public schools from diversity duties and from teaching about sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 20-11.

March 19, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 13, a school library law giving elected school boards final approval of every library book. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 23-8.

March 19, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 15, which caps lot-size rules on new subdivisions in large cities at 3,000 square feet. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 24-7.

March 19, 2025

Source: legiscan.com · researched August 25, 2026

Voted against Senate Bill 11, which lets school boards create a daily school prayer and religious-reading period. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 23-7.

March 18, 2025

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Voted against Senate Bill 2, which created education savings accounts families can use for private school tuition. The bill became law after the Texas Senate passed it 19-12.

February 5, 2025

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As a San Antonio City Council member before entering the Legislature, led the effort that produced the Mission Branch Library. It was the first library built on the city's south side in more than 30 years.

October 10, 2020

Source: sanantonioreport.org · researched July 3, 2026

Chaired the Texas House Defense and Veterans' Affairs Committee. Republican Speaker Joe Straus appointed him to the role. Worked there to protect military bases from encroaching development.

October 10, 2020

Source: sanantonioreport.org · researched July 3, 2026

As a state representative, authored House Bill 4741 in the 2009 session. It created three additional county courts at law in Bexar County. The aim was to expand local judicial capacity. The bill took effect September 1, 2009.

September 1, 2009

Source: capitol.texas.gov · researched July 3, 2026