Rep. Mark Dorazio

Maddy summaryHB 1053 requires municipalities to include the specific statement "THIS IS A TAX INCREASE" on ballot propositions approving bonds that would add or increase taxes. This applies only to elections held on or after September 1, 2025, and directly affects local governments issuing tax-increasing bond measures. The bill mandates this clear disclosure language to inform voters about tax impacts without altering bond issuance rules or creating new taxes. It is a procedural change to ballot language, not a substantive policy shift. The requirement applies solely to bond propositions that would raise taxes, not to all municipal bond votes.

Maddy summaryHB 1050 amends Texas Water Code to change how attorney's fees are awarded in lawsuits involving groundwater conservation districts. It allows the prevailing party (including the district) to recover attorney's fees and costs in most cases, except when the district voluntarily intervenes. If a district wins only part of a case, it must separately document fees for those specific winning issues to qualify for reimbursement. The law applies only to lawsuits filed on or after September 1, 2025, affecting groundwater districts and parties involved in related litigation.

Maddy summaryHB 1064 requires private security personnel working at Texas public primary and secondary schools to hold a state-issued license. The bill creates a new "school security officer" license category under the Occupations Code, mandating completion of specific Texas Department of Public Safety-approved training courses (Level II or III). It applies directly to security contractors and employees hired for school security roles, requiring them to be licensed before providing services. School districts may use alternative safety measures under a "good cause" exception, but must still comply with state safety standards.

Maddy summaryHB 1060 ensures adoptive parents who adopted children from Texas' state foster care system (conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services) and whose children qualify for Medicaid can legally consent to their child's medical care under Medicaid and access information about their child's benefits. The bill requires the state commission and Medicaid managed care organizations to provide adoptive parents with access to electronic systems and information sharing regarding the child's coverage, including communication with healthcare providers. It specifically applies to children adopted from state foster care with Medicaid eligibility. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, after any necessary federal approvals.

Maddy summaryHB 1058 amends Texas election law to clarify eligibility requirements for individuals serving as election watchers. The bill requires watchers to be qualified voters in the specific geographic area where they will observe (county, part of county, or political subdivision) and mandates completion of training under Section 33.008. These changes directly affect anyone seeking to serve as an election watcher in Texas elections. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and updates existing eligibility rules without altering election administration procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1054 requires the Texas Attorney General to study whether a future program could link debit card transactions to bullion (precious metals) stored in the Texas Bullion Depository. The study must examine potential state/local tax implications for such transactions, strategies to protect participants from federal taxation of bullion as currency, and other legal considerations. It mandates public input and collaboration with legislative committees, with a report due by May 31, 2026. The bill itself does not create the program but sets a framework for evaluating its feasibility, and expires June 1, 2026.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 1049 would establish a Texas-issued currency backed by physical gold and silver held in a state-managed depository. It authorizes the comptroller to create this currency, representing specific fractions of a troy ounce of gold or silver, and requires it to function as legal tender for debt payments. The bill mandates electronic transfer capabilities for the currency and designates the Texas Bullion Depository as the exclusive issuer. It also authorizes a fee to cover administrative costs, though specific fee amounts are not detailed in the provided text. This bill is procedural in nature, creating a new currency framework rather than altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1158 requires Texas public schools to obtain written parental consent before providing human sexuality instruction to students. The bill mandates that schools give parents a separate, dedicated notice at least 14 days before such instruction begins, prohibiting bundling this request with other consent forms. It directly affects students in public schools receiving human sexuality education and their parents, who must provide written approval. The law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 911 designates June 24 as "Celebration of Life Day," adding it as a state holiday in Texas. The bill amends the Government Code to include this date in the list of official state holidays, alongside existing observances like Texas Independence Day and San Jacinto Day. This change affects state government operations, requiring agencies to close on June 24 each year starting September 1, 2025. The bill does not alter other holiday provisions or provide additional funding.