Rep. John Lujan

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a legislative bill. HR 840 formally recognizes Marely Rodriguez, a student at South San Antonio High School, for earning a gold medal at the 2025 Region 20E High School Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE). The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, extends congratulations to Rodriguez for her achievement in creating a mixed-media sculpture titled "Not Coming Back" and being selected as the official design for her school district's holiday card. It includes no policy changes or funding provisions - only a formal expression of recognition from the House.

Maddy summaryHR 1028 designates May 21, 2025, as "Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day" to symbolically recognize legislative staff members for their work supporting Texas lawmakers. This ceremonial resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, expresses formal appreciation for staff employed in state lawmaker offices and legislative agencies. It has no legal effect, funding requirements, or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill passed the House on May 23, 2025, and is now enrolled.

Maddy summaryHB 331 creates a legal presumption that certain heart attacks or strokes suffered by firefighters, peace officers, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are work-related if they occur within eight hours after a shift involving strenuous physical activity like firefighting, rescue, or training. This means these first responders no longer need to prove their medical condition was caused by their job - instead, the law assumes it was work-related under specific conditions. The bill applies only to claims filed after its effective date (May 24, 2025), not to past claims. It excludes clerical or administrative work from the presumption, focusing solely on active emergency response duties.

Maddy summarySB 2776 clarifies when the Texas Juvenile Justice Department may share records about former juvenile clients. It allows disclosure only to individuals who were discharged from commitment, are at least 18 years old, and have given written consent. The department cannot share any information beyond what was consented to or for purposes outside the agreed scope. This bill directly affects former juvenile justice clients meeting these conditions, while maintaining existing privacy protections for other records.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution honoring Minh Cong Tu of Pflugerville, a Vietnamese immigrant who passed away on April 15, 2025, at age 95. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution on May 23, 2025, to pay tribute to his life, career in computer programming, and family. It recognizes his immigration to the U.S. in 1975, devotion to his wife and three daughters, and his impact on his community. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create any policy changes or affect legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 50 requires healthcare providers to obtain patient consent before conducting blood screening tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and to inform patients they can opt out of the test. If a screening test is positive, providers must offer information about available healthcare, prevention, and support services. The bill applies to all medical screenings for STDs in Texas and takes effect January 1, 2026, after the Health and Human Services Commission adopts implementing rules. It does not change existing testing protocols but adds a consent requirement and post-positive support obligation for providers.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1002), not a substantive bill. It formally congratulates Father Dennis Aréchiga on receiving the St. John Vianney Award from the Catholic Theological Society of America. The resolution recognizes his 25 years of priesthood, service as pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in San Antonio, and community contributions. It has no policy impact and serves only as a symbolic expression of appreciation from the Texas House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHR 841 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to congratulate the Southwest Independent School District's Penguin Project for receiving the 2025 Magna Silver Award from the National School Boards Association. The resolution recognizes the program's work pairing neurodiverse students with peer mentors in musical theater productions, fostering inclusion and skill development. This resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it solely offers ceremonial recognition to the school district program and its participants. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect any laws or directly impact constituents beyond the named program.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill), not a policy measure. It formally congratulates Jenessa Davila, a student at South San Antonio High School, for earning a gold medal at the 2025 Region 20E High School Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE). The resolution honors her achievement in a Texas Art Education Association-sponsored competition where students create artwork, write process statements, and undergo juror evaluations. It includes no policy changes, funding, or direct impact on laws or constituents - merely extending goodwill and a certificate to the student.

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.