Rep. Morgan Meyer

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 808) honors Molly Katherine Mullens, a 9-year-old Park Cities resident who died in a March 2024 car accident on U.S. 287. It designates a section of U.S. 287 in Wilbarger County as the "Molly Mullens Memorial Highway" to memorialize her life. The resolution is purely commemorative, with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, as a tribute to Molly's memory.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1250) honoring Donald Spencer Peterson of Dallas, who passed away on December 26, 2024. The resolution commemorates his life, career in wealth management (including 22 years at UBS), family, and community contributions, and extends condolences to his wife Kerry, children Elsa, Henry, and Sydney, and other relatives. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or laws - it is a formal expression of tribute by the Texas House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 809) honoring Helen Asimakis Yampanis, a Dallas resident who died in June 2024 at age 98. It recognizes her 58-year career at Neiman Marcus, her service with Greek Orthodox organizations (including leading the Daughters of Penelope), her role in founding a community pastry festival, and her family ties. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, extends condolences to her family and commemorates her life without creating any new laws or policies. It is purely a tribute, not a substantive legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution honoring John Michael Jackson of University Park, a Dallas attorney, real estate broker, and community volunteer who passed away on March 20, 2025. The Texas House of Representatives pays tribute to his 54-year marriage, service to organizations like the Voice of Hope and Preston Center Rotary Club, and his role as a deacon in local churches. The resolution extends sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family members. Adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, it serves as a formal recognition of his life and legacy with no policy impact.

Maddy summarySJR 85 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase Texas school district property tax exemptions for elderly or disabled homeowners. Currently, the exemption for these residents is $10,000; this bill would raise it to $60,000 of a home's market value. The amendment would allow the legislature to adjust this exemption amount, with provisions ensuring eligible individuals (65+ or disabled) cannot receive both the basic exemption and this enhanced benefit. It directly affects Texas homeowners aged 65 or older or with disabilities who own their primary residence. The bill requires voter approval after legislative passage to take effect.

Maddy summarySJR 2 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the homestead exemption for school district property taxes in Texas from $100,000 to $140,000. This change would directly reduce the taxable value of a primary residence for school taxes, lowering property tax bills for homeowners. The amendment requires voter approval in a November 2025 election to take effect for the 2025 tax year. If passed, it would provide an additional $40,000 in tax relief on primary homes for school funding purposes.

Maddy summaryHJR 1 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Texas lawmakers to exempt up to $125,000 of the market value of business-used tangible personal property (like equipment or vehicles) from property tax. It would directly affect business owners who hold such property for income generation, such as small business operators or farmers. The amendment would revise the state constitution to authorize this specific exemption amount, replacing the current exemption structure. If approved by voters in November 2025, this would become a permanent constitutional provision enabling future legislation to implement the tax break. The bill is now headed to the November ballot after passing both legislative chambers.

Maddy summaryHB 3177 would grant peace officer status to investigators working for municipal inspector general offices in Texas cities. This change would allow these investigators to exercise authority such as making arrests under state law, which they currently cannot do. The bill directly affects municipal inspector general offices and their investigators in cities that have established such offices. It amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to explicitly add "investigators of a municipal office of inspector general" to the list of peace officers.

Maddy summaryThis law sets requirements for shareholder proposals at major publicly traded companies with Texas ties (those headquartered in Texas or listed on Texas-based exchanges). To submit a proposal, shareholders must hold $1 million in stock value or 3% of voting shares for six continuous months and secure support from 67% of shareholders. It excludes director nominations and routine procedural votes from these rules. Companies must include these proposal requirements in shareholder voting materials. The law applies only to corporations that voluntarily adopt it through their bylaws.

Maddy summaryHB 2621 requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to record and keep live video feeds from its cameras for at least 30 days. These recordings are confidential and cannot be disclosed publicly, except when shared with police for criminal investigations. The law applies to all video cameras used by TxDOT in its operations and takes effect on September 1, 2025. This policy change directly affects TxDOT's video management practices and limits public access to these recordings.