Rep. Morgan Meyer

Maddy summaryHB 4874 requires Texas public school districts to establish both a threat assessment and safe and supportive school team, and a separate threat assessment review team at every campus. The bill mandates these teams have at least three members, complete required training from the Texas School Safety Center, and follow specific policies - including allowing staff to report potential threats confidentially while requiring districts to maintain records of such confidential reporters. It also requires teams to obtain two-thirds agreement before conducting a threat assessment and creates a process where a review team must confirm serious risk determinations before action is taken. The law directly affects all Texas public school campuses and their safety protocols.

Maddy summaryHB 17 would prohibit citizens of designated countries (China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or others named by the governor) from purchasing real property in Texas. It creates criminal penalties for violations, making such purchases illegal under state law. Exceptions apply to U.S. citizens, lawful residents, and businesses owned by them. The law would override existing property rights for these foreign buyers, directly affecting individuals and entities from designated countries seeking to buy land in Texas.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 534) passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor James Darby Walker, a Dallas-area resident who died in August 2024. The resolution details his life, including his service in the U.S. Air Force, founding a mortgage company, teaching English in Slovakia, raising two sons, and community involvement. It extends sympathy to his wife Andrea, sons Lance and Luke, parents, siblings, and friends. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Alfred G. Mello Jr. of Dallas, who passed away on November 19, 2023. The resolution formally recognizes his life, career as an engineer and entrepreneur, community service (including volunteering at the Austin Street Center shelter), and dedication to his family. It directs the Texas House of Representatives to "pay tribute" to his legacy and extend sympathy to his family. The resolution has been adopted and enrolled, with a copy to be provided to his family.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution (HR 535) adopted by the Texas House of Representatives to honor Andrew Stephen Massimino of Dallas, who died on August 24, 2024, at age 89. The resolution commemorates his life, including his service as a U.S. Navy officer, career with Electronic Data Systems in Dallas, and dedication to his family and community. It expresses the House's tribute to Mr. Massimino and extends sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended family. As a procedural memorial resolution, it does not create any policy changes or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Mary Burney McMahon Markham, a Dallas-area resident who passed away on September 2, 2023, at age 83. It commemorates her life, including her career as an elementary school teacher, her 61-year marriage to David Markham, her role as a mother and grandmother ("Mermer"), and her service at St. John's Episcopal Church. The resolution extends sympathy to her surviving family members - her children Meribeth Wilkinson and Steven Markham, grandchildren, siblings, and other relatives - and formally recognizes her legacy through the Texas House of Representatives. As a memorial resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond ceremonial tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution honoring Abel "Billy" Martinez of Lubbock, a union sheet metal worker and civil rights activist who died on September 27, 2024. The resolution recognizes his career, dedication to recruiting Hispanic workers, long-standing involvement with the League of United Latin American Citizens, and his family life. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on March 31, 2025, to pay tribute to his life and extend condolences to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy provisions or direct effect on legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 76 prohibits local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) from using public funds to pay nonprofit organizations that accept public donations to post bail bonds for defendants. It directly affects political subdivisions that might fund such bail programs through public money. The bill bans this spending and allows taxpayers or residents to sue to stop it, with successful plaintiffs able to recover legal fees. The law would take effect September 1, 2025, if passed.

Maddy summaryHJR 15 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing judges to deny bail to individuals accused of specific serious crimes - including first-degree sexual offenses, violent offenses, or continuous human trafficking - pending trial. Judges may deny bail only after a hearing where they find, by clear and convincing evidence, that bail would not ensure the defendant’s court appearance or community safety. The amendment requires judges to issue a written order detailing their findings and reasoning. It does not restrict defendants’ rights to challenge bail denials under existing law and specifies that judges must consider standard bail factors when making decisions. The amendment must be approved by Texas voters in the 2025 election.

Maddy summaryHJR 16 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Texas courts to deny bail to non-citizens (defined as "illegal aliens" under the bill) charged with felony offenses if a judge finds probable cause they committed the crime. The amendment specifies that bail denial applies only after a hearing where probable cause is established, not automatically. This change would require voter approval in November 2025 before taking effect, as it seeks to amend the Texas Constitution. The bill directly affects non-citizens facing felony charges in Texas courts who meet the defined "illegal alien" criteria.