Rep. Mary Ann Perez

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 945), not a legislative bill with policy provisions. It formally honors Pope Francis following his death on April 21, 2025, recognizing his life, leadership as the first Latin American pope, and global efforts to serve the vulnerable. The resolution memorializes his legacy, including his work during Argentina's economic crisis, interfaith initiatives, and pandemic-era outreach. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group through policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it serves only to express collective remembrance.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 345 is not currently available in the provided context (only placeholder text and filing dates are shown). No specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties can be identified from the information given. The bill was filed in 2024 and referred to the Insurance committee but has not progressed further. Without access to the actual bill language or summary, a substantive description cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 4148 modifies record-keeping, meeting rules, and purchasing authority for Texas navigation districts, port authorities, and certain harbor boards. It allows these entities to adopt electronic record storage standards (including converting hard copies to digital formats), exempts port commissions from recording closed security-related meetings, and increases routine purchasing limits from $100,000 to $500,000 for delegated officials. The bill ensures electronic retention standards comply with existing state/federal retention requirements and excludes these entities from certain governmental entity definitions. It directly affects local port and harbor management bodies by changing their administrative procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 3331 creates a new permit system for trucks transporting steel between production sites and first marketing locations. Trucking companies must pay a $1,200 annual fee to operate vehicles with six axles (equipped with safety systems) at up to 90,000 pounds gross weight, exceeding standard axle weight limits under specific spacing conditions. The permit allows temporary weight exemptions for two-axle groups (max 36,500 lbs) and three-axle groups (max 42,500 lbs) when measured axle spacing meets requirements. This directly affects steel transport companies operating within Texas, adding a regulatory fee and permitting process for their heavy-haul operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill would expand Texas civil forfeiture laws to include digital currencies (like Bitcoin), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and stablecoins as property that can be seized. It defines these digital assets as "contraband" if used in specific felony offenses, such as drug trafficking, financial fraud, or certain health care program crimes. Authorities would be able to seize these assets without requiring a criminal conviction in cases involving the listed offenses. This directly affects individuals holding digital currency who are suspected of involvement in the specified crimes.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, no substantive bill text or summary is available for HB 2433. The bill title indicates it relates to hotel occupancy tax collection by accommodations intermediaries (like online booking platforms), but the actual provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are not described in the materials provided. The "Bill Text" section states it is "not currently available" and directs users to a PDF that is also unavailable. Without the full text or a substantive summary, a factual description of the bill's policy changes cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryHB 3111 prohibits Texas peace officers from searching a person's cellular phone or wireless communications device during a lawful arrest without first obtaining a warrant. The bill directly affects individuals arrested by law enforcement and requires officers to secure judicial authorization for such searches, with an exception for "skimmers" defined under state business law. Key provisions amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish this warrant requirement for device searches, replacing the previous practice allowing warrantless searches incident to arrest. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, if passed.

Maddy summaryThis Texas bill (HB 4901) requires app stores (like Apple App Store or Google Play) operating in Texas to verify users' ages and categorize them into four groups: child (<13), younger teen (13-15), older teen (16-17), and adult (18+). For minors (under 18), it mandates parental consent by linking accounts to a parent or guardian aged 18 or older. App stores must use reasonable methods to confirm age during account creation. The law directly affects app platforms and users under 18 in Texas, with no voting record available as the bill remains pending in committee.

Maddy summaryHB 5301 expands eligibility for Texas' subsidized child-care program by requiring the Texas Workforce Commission to count specific education and job-training programs when determining eligibility. It mandates inclusion of GED preparation, adult high school charter programs, ESL courses, job training, and accredited postsecondary programs (including community colleges and technical schools) as approved pathways. This directly affects low-income working families and individuals seeking child care while participating in these educational or vocational programs. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and is a procedural update to existing child-care eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, no substantive text for HB 44 is available (the bill text section states "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon"). The bill's title indicates it relates to abortion exceptions based on a physician's medical judgment, but the actual provisions, scope, and affected parties are not described in the provided materials. The bill is in early stages (read first time, pending in committee) but no concrete policy details are accessible. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or official summary would be required.