Rep. Morgan Meyer

Maddy summaryHB 3187 creates a "General Mobility Program" allowing municipalities within regional transportation authorities to use up to 25% of their local sales tax revenue for transportation infrastructure projects. It directly affects cities in these authorities, enabling them to fund sidewalks, trails, streetlights, traffic signals, and drainage improvements on roads. The bill requires municipalities to submit annual project lists to regional boards and mandates that funds be distributed 50% upfront and 50% on reimbursement, with unused funds applied to debt payments secured by a 1% sales tax. This establishes a new, structured way for local governments to allocate tax revenue toward mobility improvements within their communities.

Maddy summaryHR 1031 is a commemorative resolution honoring Mary Helen VanDeaver of Clarksville, Texas, who passed away on March 27, 2025, at age 93. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 9, 2025, pays tribute to her life and legacy, including her work as a seamstress, business owner, and active member of her community and church. It extends sympathy to her family, including her three children, six grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren, and directs the House to adjourn in her memory. As a non-substantive memorial resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any specific laws or individuals beyond the tribute itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas licensing authorities to issue provisional occupational licenses for six months to applicants with criminal convictions who are otherwise qualified for the license, unless they have specific serious convictions listed in the Occupations Code. The provisional license begins upon the applicant's release from incarceration if they were imprisoned. It applies to most occupational licensing fields (like healthcare or trades) but excludes applicants convicted of offenses under Section 53.021(a). The bill provides a pathway for certain applicants to obtain licenses without full revocation of eligibility.

Maddy summaryHB 5446 requires that ballot propositions seeking voter approval for tax increases must clearly state the specific tax amount or maximum rate and include the phrase "THIS IS A TAX INCREASE" in capital letters. It also mandates that tax reduction propositions must specify the exact tax rate reduction amount. The bill applies only to propositions submitted for voter approval after its effective date (September 1, 2025) and directly affects voters receiving these ballot measures. The law aims to make tax-related ballot language more transparent and standardized.

Maddy summaryHB 5337 requires Texas voters to submit proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Applicants must provide documents like a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or citizenship papers to county registrars. If proof isn't submitted, voters would only qualify for a limited federal ballot under Chapter 115. The bill creates criminal penalties for failing to provide required documentation and amends election code sections to implement these requirements. This directly affects all new voter registrants in Texas seeking full voting rights.

Maddy summaryHB 4115 establishes requirements for shareholders to submit proposals to certain Texas corporations with national stock listings. It applies to Texas-formed companies listed on national exchanges that either have their main office in Texas or are listed on a Texas-approved exchange. To submit a proposal, shareholders must own either $1 million in market value of voting shares or 3% of the company’s voting shares for six months and secure support from 67% of voting shareholders. The bill does not apply to director nominations or procedural meeting resolutions. This is a procedural rule change affecting shareholder voting rights, effective September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHJR 4 proposes a constitutional amendment that would prohibit Texas from imposing an occupation tax on financial firms regulated by federal agencies (like stock exchanges, brokers, and clearinghouses) or taxing their securities transactions. It directly affects entities such as stock exchanges, broker-dealers, and other registered securities market operators. The amendment explicitly allows existing taxes like sales taxes, insurance premiums, and general business taxes but blocks new state taxes targeting securities transactions or these specific firms. This is a constitutional change, not a regular law, requiring voter approval after legislative passage.

Maddy summarySB 2 establishes a state-funded education savings account program in Texas, allowing eligible families to use public funds for approved educational expenses. The program directly affects Texas families with children who have disabilities or who live in low-income households (at or below 500% of the federal poverty level). The comptroller administers the program, funding accounts with state money that can cover approved education costs like tuition, books, or tutoring. The bill becomes effective September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor on May 3, 2025. This creates a new state-funded option alongside public schools for participating families.

Maddy summaryHB 15 would modify Texas business law to strengthen the state's control over domestic business entities. It requires that internal disputes (like shareholder disagreements) must be resolved in Texas courts only, and allows companies to include in their governing documents a waiver of jury trials for such claims. This applies to all Texas-formed businesses (corporations, LLCs, etc.) and prevents other states' laws from overriding Texas business regulations. The bill does not change how businesses are formed but dictates where internal legal conflicts must be handled. The law would take effect if passed, making Texas the exclusive venue for internal business disputes.

Maddy summaryHJR 72 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Texas lawmakers to create a property tax exemption for the primary residence of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability. This exemption would apply only if the disabled adult is related to the property owner or trustee within the third degree of blood relation (e.g., cousins or closer). The exemption amount would match the existing homestead tax break for primary residences. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2025 election.