Rep. Mary Ann Perez

Maddy summaryHB 4824 modifies Texas tax law to expand which municipalities can use specific tax revenues for certain projects. It applies to cities meeting one of six population-based criteria, such as those with 700,000-950,000 residents, cities containing over 70% of a county's population (where the county has 1.5 million+ residents), or cities over 150,000 in counties with 3.3 million+ residents. The bill directly affects eligible Texas municipalities by allowing them to redirect designated tax revenue toward qualifying infrastructure or community projects. It amends existing tax code provisions without creating new taxes or altering project definitions. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4729 creates a new criminal offense for fraudulently using, possessing, or tampering with gift cards or gift card data. It prohibits specific acts like removing unactivated gift cards from stores without purchasing them, displaying stolen unactivated cards for sale, possessing gift card data without purchase, or using counterfeit cards. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption of criminal intent when someone possesses three or more unactivated gift cards, counterfeit cards, or gift card data without permission, unless the person is a business or government entity acting legally. Penalties range from a state jail felony (for 1-4 items) to a second-degree felony (for 10 or more items), with a third-degree felony for 5-9 items.

Maddy summaryHB 2656 prohibits peace officers from making motor vehicle stops while operating unmarked law enforcement vehicles. The bill requires that any law enforcement vehicle used for traffic stops must be clearly marked as such. This applies only to stops occurring on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect existing stops before that date. The law directly affects police officers conducting traffic stops in Texas and aims to increase transparency during vehicle interactions.

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 summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes March 5, 2025, as IMPACT Pasadena Day at the Texas State Capitol. It honors the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce’s IMPACT Pasadena Leadership Program, which connects business, government, and community leaders for yearlong leadership development. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it is a ceremonial recognition with no new requirements or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Texas House of Representatives. It formally congratulates Brigadier General Joe E. Ramirez Jr. on his retirement as Texas A&M University's vice president for student affairs, recognizing his 31-year military career (including roles in Iraq/Afghanistan operations) and his service to the university as Corps of Cadets commandant and student affairs leader. The resolution includes background on his education, military service, and community involvement, and directs that an official copy be presented to him. It has no policy impact or financial provisions - it is purely an expression of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. HR 178 formally recognizes February 12, 2025, as "Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It extends a welcome to the Chamber's delegation visiting the Capitol that day. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of recognition for the Chamber's community work. The Texas House of Representatives passed this resolution on February 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing February 4, 2025, as "Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It honors the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce for its work promoting economic development, supporting businesses, and providing educational programs in the East End community since 1991. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply extends a formal welcome to the chamber's delegation for a planned event. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the symbolic recognition of the chamber's contributions.