Rep. Janis Holt

Maddy summaryHJR 121 proposes a constitutional amendment that would require future Texas constitutional amendments to gain approval from a majority of voters in at least three-fourths of the state's counties to become effective. Currently, constitutional amendments only need statewide voter approval, but this change would mandate broader geographic support across the state. The amendment must be approved by voters in a November 2025 election, with the requirement taking effect January 1, 2026, for all subsequent constitutional proposals. It directly affects how future constitutional changes are enacted, ensuring they reflect support in a majority of counties rather than just statewide voter totals.

Maddy summaryHJR 117 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow Texas lawmakers to create a property tax exemption for certain disabled veterans' primary homes. It specifically targets veterans certified with a service-connected disability rating of 60 percent or higher (or totally disabled), as well as their surviving spouses. If approved by voters in November 2025, the exemption would apply to property taxes for tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and would require the legislature to establish eligibility rules through future laws. This is a constitutional change requiring voter approval, not an immediate law.

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 summaryBased solely on the provided context, a summary of HB 2064 cannot be generated. The bill title and recent actions (filed March 2025, referred to Judiciary committee) are listed, but the actual bill text or policy provisions are not included in the available information. The note "This version is not currently available" and reference to a future PDF confirms key details are missing. Without the bill's specific language or content, a factual summary of its provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 2062 is unavailable in the provided context, preventing a detailed summary of its specific provisions. The bill's title indicates it relates to regulations for entering or using private spaces and authorizes civil penalties, but concrete policy details cannot be confirmed without the bill text. For accuracy, please refer to the official bill PDF or current legislative documents.

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 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 2030 amends Texas Penal Code sections 43.24, 43.25, and 43.26 to add specific affirmative defenses for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that could be considered obscene or harmful to children. It establishes three key defenses: (1) conduct with scientific, educational, governmental, or similar justification; (2) when the defendant is the child’s spouse, engaging in conduct for medical/educational purposes, or being no more than two years older; and (3) judicial or law enforcement purposes. The law applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, meaning prior offenses remain under older legal standards. This bill directly affects defendants facing prosecution under these specific sections of the Penal Code.

Maddy summaryHB 2220 creates a new 6.72% state value added tax (VAT) on businesses supplying services or property in Texas. The tax is calculated as the difference between a business's "output tax" (tax collected on sales) and "input tax" (tax paid on purchases), with the net amount due. It exempts small businesses, government entities, and religious/educational organizations from the tax, while excluding financial services, intercompany transactions, and property already taxed under other laws. The bill directly affects most Texas businesses engaged in commercial activity, with revenue directed to state funds as specified in the text.

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 1725 is not available in the provided context. The bill's title indicates it concerns whether certain federal environmental regulations apply to motor vehicles exclusively manufactured, sold, and operated within the state. Without access to the bill's specific provisions or text, a detailed summary of its mechanisms or affected parties cannot be provided. The recent actions (filed, read first time, referred to State Affairs) do not clarify its content. For an accurate summary, the bill's full text would be required.