Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson

Maddy summaryHB 109 creates a state-funded disaster recovery loan program to help Texas small businesses (20-100 employees) and micro-businesses access capital after declared disasters. The program provides zero-interest loans to community development financial institutions (CDFIs), which then make interest-bearing loans directly to qualifying businesses. To qualify, businesses must be Texas-based (with 51% of employees in the state), for-profit, independently owned, and have difficulty accessing capital post-disaster. The program uses funds from a dedicated state account in the general revenue fund to support these loans, aiming to stabilize local economies and job creation after emergencies.

Maddy summaryHB 104 sets spending limits for Texas cities and counties by capping annual expenditures at either last year's total or last year's total adjusted for inflation and population growth. The bill requires local governments to calculate their spending limit using the sum of the state's inflation rate (based on consumer prices) and population growth rate, published annually by the Legislative Budget Board. Exceptions allow spending above the cap if voters approve the increase or if a governor declares a state of disaster affecting the area. This bill directly affects all Texas municipalities and counties by requiring them to track and report expenditures against these new limits.

Maddy summaryHB 98 amends Texas law to require judges to disqualify district or county attorneys who consistently refuse to prosecute violations of election laws. If an attorney has a pattern of declining to pursue such cases, a judge must remove them from handling those specific prosecutions. The Attorney General then gains authority to step in and prosecute these election-related offenses when a local prosecutor is disqualified. The law applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, with prior cases governed by existing law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution, introduced by Representative Leo Wilson, commemorates the relaunch of Eminence Baptist Church as The Cross Baptist Church in Wallisville, Texas, on July 27, 2025. It recognizes the church's historical roots dating to 1893, its relocation and revitalization efforts supported by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, and its ongoing community role. The Texas House of Representatives formally extends best wishes to the congregation and will provide an official copy of the resolution to the church as a gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 34 revises the definition of "eligible school district" for the comptroller's study of school district property values. A district qualifies only if, in the most recent study, its local property value was invalid (not meeting standards) but did not exceed the state value, and for the two prior studies, its local value was valid (met standards). This change applies exclusively to property value studies for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, meaning it will not affect past studies. The bill focuses on clarifying eligibility criteria for the comptroller's ongoing assessment process.

Maddy summaryHJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment clarifying that the Texas Attorney General has the authority to prosecute criminal offenses under state election laws, alongside county or district attorneys. This would allow the Attorney General's office to directly handle election-related criminal cases in addition to local prosecutors. The bill does not create new election crimes but specifies that the Attorney General shares jurisdiction with local officials for existing election law violations. If approved by voters in May 2026, this change would modify Article IV, Section 22 of the Texas Constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 83 prohibits cities, counties, and other local governments from using public funds to hire lobbyists or pay nonprofits that lobby on their behalf. It specifically bans spending taxpayer money to employ registered lobbyists or support organizations that primarily represent local governments and hire lobbyists. Taxpayers or residents can sue to stop violations and recover legal fees if public funds are improperly used for lobbying. The bill restricts how local governments spend public money on influencing state legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 65 addresses abortion-related matters by establishing civil liability for distributing abortion-inducing drugs and creating a private right to sue for violations. The bill also includes provisions to harmonize related laws and make conforming changes to existing statutes. It directly affects individuals and entities distributing such drugs, as well as those seeking legal recourse. However, the full bill text is unavailable in the provided context, so specific details about implementation or affected groups cannot be confirmed. For complete information, refer to the bill's official PDF.

Maddy summaryHB 62 aims to reduce school district property taxes by allocating surplus state revenue toward maintenance and operations costs. The bill would directly affect school districts and property taxpayers in the state by lowering local ad valorem tax burdens. However, the full bill text is unavailable in the provided context (noted as "coming soon" with only a PDF reference), so specific mechanisms or implementation details cannot be confirmed. A complete summary meeting the requested criteria cannot be provided without access to the bill's content.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, no substantive text for HB 63 is available. The document states: "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon. In the meantime, please see the PDF for the content of this bill." The bill's summary field is empty, and only a filing date (2025-07-14) is listed. Without access to the actual bill text or PDF, a summary cannot be generated.