Rep. Ron Reynolds

Maddy summaryHB 2533 requires school districts under temporary management (like a conservator or board of managers) to return control to the elected school board if all affected campuses achieve acceptable performance ratings. It specifies that campuses must maintain these ratings for two consecutive school years to trigger the return of management authority. The bill directly affects school districts in Texas that have been placed under alternative management due to performance issues. This policy change creates a clear, performance-based pathway for districts to regain full local control without further state intervention. The law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryHJR 118 is a Texas legislative resolution applying to Congress to call an Article V constitutional convention. It specifically requests a convention limited to proposing a constitutional amendment that would restrict members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to a maximum number of terms. The resolution directs Texas officials to transmit copies to Congress and other states, seeking to aggregate Texas's application with similar efforts from other states to reach the required two-thirds threshold. This is a procedural step only - it does not change term limits but aims to initiate the process for a potential constitutional amendment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 4, 2025, as Texas HBCU Day to acknowledge the Texas HBCU Conference Series at Huston-Tillotson University. It highlights Historically Black Colleges and Universities' historical role in civic engagement and democratic development, as featured in the conference's theme on HBCUs' civic legacy. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 2111 establishes the Texas Pay Equity Task Force to study pay disparities based on gender, disability, or race among employees of state agencies, counties, and municipalities. The task force, composed of nine appointed members, will request payroll data (including protected characteristics) from these entities, analyze whether disparities exist, and develop recommendations to address them if found. It must submit a final report to state leadership by November 2026, and the task force will dissolve on June 1, 2027. The bill directly affects public employers and requires them to provide requested payroll information for the study.

Maddy summaryHB 2359 would allow Texas cities, school districts, and hospital districts to move their general elections for local officials from the standard November election date to the May election date. Currently, these entities must hold elections in November, but this bill adds a provision to the Election Code making the May date an optional alternative. The change would apply to elections for officers like mayors, school board members, or hospital district board members, and would be optional for the local government. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 371) formally recognizes March 13, 2025, as "Urban League Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It commemorates the National Urban League's annual gathering of its Texas chapter members and affiliates for advocacy at the Capitol. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it simply extends a formal welcome to the delegation attending this event, which celebrates the organization's work supporting African American and underserved communities through services like job placement and civic engagement.

Maddy summaryHB 2112 amends Texas Education Code to require school district employment policies to guarantee employees the right to present grievances in person directly to the district board of trustees. This applies to all public school district employees and takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with a potential earlier implementation if approved by a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers. The bill mandates this specific in-person grievance process as a standard requirement in district policies, without altering other grievance procedures or outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes March 19, 2025, as "Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce Black Business Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It honors the Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC), which represents over 350,000 businesses and advocates for Black entrepreneurs statewide. The resolution extends a welcome to TAAACC's delegation participating in the event, acknowledging their work since 1988 to support economic opportunities for African American business owners. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHR 246 is a ceremonial resolution designating February 19, 2025, as "Prairie View A&M University Day" in Texas. It recognizes the university's 150-year history as Texas' second-oldest public higher education institution and its role as the state's first college for African Americans, founded in 1876. The resolution honors the university's contributions to education and its current enrollment of nearly 9,900 students across 70+ programs. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group beyond expressing the Texas House of Representatives' recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 2231 modifies Texas' process for approving standard permits for concrete batch plants. It requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) director to make a decision within 35 days after a public hearing, considering whether the application meets technical requirements and three specific factors: public comments received, potential harm to local property values, and the facility's proximity to homes, schools, and community assets. This bill directly affects concrete batch plant operators seeking permits under the standard process. The changes apply only to applications filed on or after September 1, 2025, with older applications governed by prior law.