Rep. Penny Morales Shaw

Maddy summaryHB 2519 requires property sellers and buyers (grantors and grantees) to submit a completed "notice of real property title transfer" form when recording property deeds in Texas. This form must include both parties' full names, addresses, telephone numbers, citizenship status, and social security numbers or taxpayer identification numbers. The county clerk must keep this notice separate from public property records, making it confidential under state law, though it may be shared with state agencies for government purposes. The bill directly affects all individuals or entities buying or selling real property in Texas by adding new disclosure requirements for property transfers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 440) is a symbolic gesture by the Texas House of Representatives to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any individuals or organizations beyond offering recognition. The resolution honors the nonprofit's history since 1995, its role as San Antonio's largest healthcare provider serving 74 counties, and its community initiatives like the Healthy Corner Store program. The House will provide the organization with a copy of the resolution as a formal expression of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHB 1921 allows operators of specific off-highway vehicles - recreational side-by-side vehicles (with seating for operator and passenger) and utility vehicles - to operate on certain public roadways. It permits these unregistered vehicles on highways with speed limits of 65 mph or lower, provided the highway is not an interstate or limited-access road and the vehicle displays a license plate issued under Transportation Code Section 551A.052. The bill directly affects owners and operators of these vehicle types who currently face restrictions on public road use. The law takes effect immediately if passed with a two-thirds vote, otherwise September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2292 prohibits Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from sending students home to parents before the end of the school day after school-initiated communication about a student's behavior, unless specific exceptions apply. It specifically blocks schools from using this as a disciplinary tactic or as a reaction to minor behavior that hinders learning but doesn't violate conduct rules or require formal removal. Exceptions allow releases only for students who are suspended or expelled under existing discipline codes (Sections 37.005, 37.0052, 37.007, or 37.0081). The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year and directly affects students, parents, and school staff in disciplinary scenarios.

Maddy summaryHB 1717's full text is not available in the provided context, preventing a detailed summary of its provisions. The bill title indicates it relates to prosecuting criminal offenses involving sexually explicit visual material with children, but specific mechanisms or affected parties cannot be described without the bill's content. Recent actions show it was filed in December 2024 and referred to the Criminal Jurisprudence committee in March 2025. For an accurate summary of its policy changes, please consult the official bill document or PDF.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, a summary of HB 1986 cannot be generated. The bill text is unavailable ("This version is not currently available"), the summary section is empty, and no specific provisions or mechanisms are described. The title mentions "regulation of abortion" and "repeal of certain laws," but without the actual text or a substantive summary, no factual details about the bill's content, affected parties, or policy changes can be provided. A proper summary requires the bill's text or a detailed summary, which are not included in the context.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 1992 is unavailable in the provided context (only a placeholder note indicates it will be available in a PDF later). The title describes a grant program for "behaviorally at-risk students" to receive social and cognitive skills training in public schools, but specific eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, or implementation details are not included in the given information. Without access to the full bill text or detailed summary, a factual summary of its provisions cannot be generated. Please refer to the official PDF document for complete details.

Maddy summaryHB 2044 amends Texas Education Code to expand student expulsion grounds for firearm-related conduct near schools. It specifically allows expulsion if a student possesses, carries, exhibits, or uses a firearm within 1,000 feet of school property - significantly expanding the previous 300-foot zone for other offenses. The bill directly affects students who violate this firearm restriction, regardless of whether the conduct occurs on or off school grounds. Other provisions in the bill address drug use, violent conduct, and computer security violations within 300 feet of schools, but the key new policy change centers on the 1,000-foot firearm possession rule.

Maddy summaryHB 1932 would expand property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans in Texas by lowering the required disability rating from 100% to 60% for full homestead exemption. It directly affects disabled veterans with at least 60% service-connected disability compensation (or individual unemployability) and their surviving spouses, allowing them to exempt the full value of their primary residence from ad valorem (property) taxes. The bill amends Texas Tax Code sections to update exemption criteria and requires local tax authorities to apply this exemption automatically. It would take effect January 1, 2026, but only if a related constitutional amendment passes in the 2025 election.

Maddy summaryHB 2082 would modernize Texas voter registration by creating an online application system accessible through state government websites. It allows voters with Texas driver's licenses to use their existing signatures for registration, while others would need digital signatures to submit applications electronically. The bill also clarifies voter eligibility requirements, including how felony convictions and mental capacity determinations affect voting rights. These changes aim to make registration more accessible for all eligible Texas voters by updating Election Code sections 11.002, 12.007, and adding Section 13.009.