Rep. Janis Holt

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of HB 947. While the bill title mentions "affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain offenses involving material or conduct that is obscene or otherwise harmful to children," no specific mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes are described in the available information. Without access to the full bill text (as noted in the "This version is not currently available" message), a factual summary cannot be created. I recommend checking the official bill PDF or legislative website for complete details once it becomes available.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 995 is not currently available in the provided context. The title indicates it relates to defenses in criminal cases involving material or conduct that may be obscene or harmful to children, but specific provisions cannot be summarized without the full text. Recent actions show it was filed in November 2024 and referred to State Affairs in March 2025. Without access to the bill's content, a substantive summary of its mechanisms or affected parties cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 955 would require elections for members of a board of trustees in independent school districts to be partisan, meaning candidates would run under political party labels (e.g., Democrat or Republican) rather than as nonpartisan candidates. This change would directly affect voters in these school districts and candidates running for school board positions. The bill’s key provision mandates that such elections follow partisan election rules, altering how school board members are selected. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process (filed in November 2024, referred to the Elections committee in March 2025).

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, HB 991's title indicates it relates to abortion regulations, specifically addressing civil liability for distributing abortion-inducing drugs, imposing duties on Internet service providers, creating criminal offenses, and allowing private civil lawsuits. The bill was filed on November 12, 2024, and referred to the State Affairs committee on March 6, 2025. However, the actual bill text is unavailable in the provided context, so specific mechanisms or direct affected parties cannot be detailed. This summary is limited to the title and basic procedural information.

Maddy summaryHB 922 clarifies residency requirements for voting and candidacy in Texas. It defines "habiting" a residence as sleeping overnight, eating, and keeping personal belongings (like clothing or furniture) there, and prohibits claiming a new homestead exemption while still claiming one for another property. The bill also requires candidates for office to certify they have inhabited their claimed residence address in their ballot application. These changes directly affect voters and candidates seeking office by tightening rules for proving residency. The bill is currently in the Elections Committee (referred March 6, 2025).

Maddy summaryHB 980, titled "Relating to the required inclusion of a person's sex on a birth certificate," addresses the requirement for including a person's sex on birth certificates. However, the full text of the bill is not currently available, so specific provisions, mechanisms, or who it directly affects cannot be detailed. Without access to the bill's content, a complete summary of its policy changes cannot be provided. Please check back when the bill text is published.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of HB 960. While the bill title mentions "repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes" and "enactment of value added taxes" related to school finance, no specific policy changes, affected parties, or mechanisms are described in the available information. The bill was recently filed and referred to committee, but its concrete details are unavailable in the provided context. A factual summary cannot be generated without access to the bill's text or official summary.

Maddy summaryBased on the available information, HB 976 (as stated in its title) would restrict public school instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity, requiring schools to obtain parental consent for such content. It aims to expand parental rights in education by prohibiting certain classroom discussions on these topics and authorizes civil penalties for violations. The bill is currently in early stages (filed March 2025, referred to Public Education committee), and no detailed provisions or specific mechanisms are provided in the context. As the bill text is unavailable, this summary reflects only the title's stated purpose without additional policy details.

Maddy summaryHB 938 creates a new legal cause of action allowing minors (under 18) to sue promoters or performers of drag shows if the performance violates community standards for content suitable for minors and reasonable steps weren't taken to restrict minor access. The bill defines "drag performance" as gender-expressive acts involving clothing/makeup performed in a "lascivious" (sexually offensive) manner, and specifies that minors must prove both the content was inappropriate for their age and access controls failed. If successful, plaintiffs may recover actual damages (including emotional harm), $5,000 in statutory damages, and attorney fees. This law applies only to claims arising on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 989 establishes a process for addressing election irregularities, such as voting errors or discrepancies in vote counting, and includes a civil penalty provision. The bill would require election officials to follow specific procedures when irregularities are identified and could impose a monetary fine for violations of these protocols. This legislation directly affects local election administrators and election management organizations responsible for conducting elections. It is currently under review by the Elections committee after being filed and read for the first time.