Rep. Morgan Meyer

Maddy summaryHJR 120 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow retroactive civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse. It would amend Texas' Constitution to explicitly permit retroactive laws in civil cases involving child sexual abuse, meaning victims could potentially sue abusers under new laws even if the original statute of limitations had expired. This change would directly affect survivors of childhood sexual abuse who may now file lawsuits under newly enacted laws that apply to past incidents. The amendment must be approved by Texas voters in the November 2025 election.

Maddy summaryHR 400 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to mark the 100th anniversary of University Park's incorporation on April 12, 1924. It formally recognizes the city's history - from its origins near Southern Methodist University to its growth into a community of over 25,000 residents - and extends best wishes to its citizens. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment, with an official copy to be presented to University Park. This procedural resolution was adopted by the House on March 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2022 removes the two-year time limit for filing personal injury lawsuits related to specific offenses against children or disabled individuals, such as sexual assault, trafficking, or continuous abuse. It allows victims to file lawsuits at any time - without a deadline - covering offenses listed in the Penal Code, including sexual assault of a child (§22.011(a)(2)), aggravated sexual assault of a child (§22.021(a)(1)(B)), and indecency with a child (§21.11). The law applies retroactively to cases of child sexual abuse that occurred before its effective date (September 1, 2025), regardless of prior time limits. It does not affect cases that were finalized before the effective date.

Maddy summaryHR 423 is a memorial resolution honoring Keaton Brooks, a 16-year-old Dallas student who died on February 15, 2025. It formally recognizes his life, family, and impact on his community, extending condolences to his parents, sister, grandparents, and other relatives. This procedural resolution has no policy provisions or direct effects on legislation - it solely serves as a ceremonial tribute adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on March 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2051 limits how much school property tax revenue can be recaptured by the state under Texas' public school finance system. It directly affects school districts that purchase attendance credits to lower their local revenue levels. The bill requires districts to retain tax revenue sufficient to cover their average maintenance and operations costs per student (based on the prior three years' data, adjusted for inflation), preventing recapture from reducing this retained revenue below that level. This change modifies the recapture process to protect districts from losing too much local tax revenue when balancing budgets.

Maddy summaryHB 3 establishes an education savings account program in Texas, allowing families to use state funds for approved educational expenses for children enrolled in public schools. The program, administered by the state comptroller, provides funding for costs like tuition at private schools, curriculum materials, or tutoring, with funds drawn from general revenue appropriations. Eligibility includes any child attending a public school who is not enrolled in a participating private school, with priority given to children with disabilities. The bill defines key terms and sets funding limits based on the previous biennium's allocation or the cost per participating child, creating a new option for families seeking alternatives to traditional public schooling.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 1497 is not currently available in the provided context, only the title and basic action timeline are accessible. The title indicates it relates to the placement of a nativity scene on Capitol grounds, but without the full text, specific provisions or policy changes cannot be described. The bill was recently filed and referred to the Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee, but no concrete details about its requirements or affected parties are provided. For an accurate summary, the official bill text or PDF would be needed.

Maddy summaryHB 5 creates the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to accelerate research on dementia and related disorders. The institute will award grants to Texas universities, medical facilities, and other eligible organizations for research into dementia causes, prevention strategies, treatments, and symptom mitigation. It establishes oversight committees to manage grants, ensure compliance, and requires annual public reports detailing funded projects and recipients. The institute is set to expire on September 1, 2035, unless extended under Texas Sunset Act procedures.

Maddy summaryHJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. The bill would transfer $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026, for research, prevention, and treatment of dementia and related disorders. The institute would award grants to Texas research institutions, medical facilities, and collaboratives to develop treatments, prevention programs, and address access to care. This initiative directly affects Texans living with dementia and their families, as well as researchers and healthcare providers in the state.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, this bill's title indicates it relates to displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools, but the actual bill text is unavailable (noted as "not currently available" with a PDF reference). The bill was filed on November 12, 2024, and referred to the Public Education committee on March 7, 2025. No specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are described in the available information. Without access to the full bill text or summary details, a substantive policy summary cannot be provided.