Rep. Ryan Guillen

Maddy summarySB 2949 would require businesses transporting motor fuel across state lines to maintain detailed shipping records showing destination states, terminal locations, and operator details. It mandates that transporters carry these documents during transit and present them to officials upon request. The bill also restricts changing delivery destinations without prior approval from the state tax agency and destination states, with violations subject to criminal charges or civil fines. This applies directly to motor fuel transport companies, barge/vessel operators, and fuel depots handling interstate shipments. The proposal aims to improve tracking of fuel exports to prevent tax evasion and ensure compliance with state regulations.

Maddy summarySB 1349 creates new criminal offenses in Texas for "transnational repression" and "unauthorized enforcement of foreign law." It targets individuals acting as agents of foreign governments or terrorist organizations who commit specific crimes (like assault or harassment) with the intent to force someone to act for a foreign entity, restrict their movement, suppress protected speech, or retaliate for exercising free expression. The law increases penalties for these offenses, making them one category higher than the underlying crime (e.g., a first-degree felony becomes a first-degree felony with a 15-year minimum sentence). This bill directly affects foreign agents operating within Texas who engage in such conduct, aiming to protect First Amendment rights and prevent foreign interference in U.S. affairs. It became effective on September 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 5 creates the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to accelerate research on dementia causes, prevention, and treatment. The institute will award grants to Texas universities, medical facilities, and research groups to expand dementia-related studies and create jobs. It establishes three committees to oversee funding and research priorities, with the program set to expire on September 1, 2035, unless renewed under Texas law. The bill directly affects Texas research institutions receiving grants and aims to improve dementia health outcomes for state residents. This legislation became law after being signed by the Governor on May 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2000, titled "Audrii's Law," amends Texas law to require sex offender registration for individuals convicted of certain child grooming offenses. Specifically, it adds Section 43.021 (Solicitation of Prostitution) of the Penal Code to the list of offenses triggering registration, but only when the offense is punishable as a second-degree felony. This change directly affects people convicted of soliciting minors for sexual purposes under this specific statute. The law expands existing registration requirements to cover these grooming-related acts, aligning them with other serious sexual offenses. It became effective September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor on May 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryHCR 70 designates Jim Hogg County as the official "Vaquero Capital of Texas" for a 10-year period ending in 2035. This symbolic resolution recognizes the historical significance of vaqueros (Spanish-Mexican ranchers) to the county's cultural and economic heritage, referencing their role in early ranching traditions. It does not create new laws, alter regulations, or impose requirements on residents or businesses. The resolution was passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor in May 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 913 is a formal resolution honoring Dr. Francis H. Wright Jr. for his service as chair of Texas's Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Task Force. The resolution recognizes his decades-long work as a surgeon, transplant specialist, and advocate, including performing over 3,000 transplants and leading kidney disease prevention and care initiatives. It specifically acknowledges his leadership on the state's CKD Task Force, which coordinates prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management of kidney disease, and his national contributions to transplant policy. The Texas House of Representatives passed this resolution to formally express appreciation for his service, with an official copy to be presented to Dr. Wright.

Maddy summaryHB 1089 creates a dedicated "Gulf Coast Protection Account" within the state's general revenue fund, managed by Texas' General Land Office. The account is funded by gifts, donations, grants, and legislative appropriations. Money from this account can only be spent on projects to fulfill federal project requirements under the 2021 Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Study, comply with local Gulf Coast Protection District agreements, or fund specific coastal protection projects along the Texas Gulf Coast. The bill explicitly states these expenditures serve a public purpose and are subject to state audit.

Maddy summaryHB 1244 allows landowners transferring qualified open-space land to new owners to continue receiving special property tax treatment if the new owner uses the land "materially the same way" as the previous owner, with oversight by the same individuals. It creates a process for new owners to file late applications for this tax classification, accepting them until either the tax delinquency date or one year after the transfer date. The bill applies to land previously classified as open-space under Texas tax law. This change aims to simplify transitions for landowners while maintaining consistent tax treatment for qualifying properties. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 1028 designates May 21, 2025, as "Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day" to symbolically recognize legislative staff members for their work supporting Texas lawmakers. This ceremonial resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, expresses formal appreciation for staff employed in state lawmaker offices and legislative agencies. It has no legal effect, funding requirements, or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill passed the House on May 23, 2025, and is now enrolled.

Maddy summaryHB 2763 designates a Texas Department of Transportation building in Starr County as the "Eduardo 'Eddie' Gracia, Jr., P.E., Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility" to honor his service. The bill requires the department to install or update signage reflecting this name only if private funds are donated to cover costs, with those funds deposited into the state highway fund. This is a ceremonial naming resolution with no new policy or funding requirements, directly affecting the physical facility in Starr County.