Rep. Todd Hunter

Maddy summaryHB 3511 allows electric vehicle owners in Texas to connect their vehicles to the power grid and sell stored electricity back to the grid, earning credits for supplying power during peak times. It requires the Texas Utility Commission to establish safety and technical standards based on existing industry codes (like UL and NEC) and create a program enabling EVs to participate in grid services through utilities. This directly affects EV owners, electric utilities, and ERCOT market operators by integrating vehicles as grid assets. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 14, titled the Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act, creates the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office within the governor's office to streamline how state agencies develop and review regulations. The office will help agencies identify unnecessary rules, reduce costs for businesses and individuals, and establish a public online portal for searching regulatory information. This bill directly affects state agencies that create regulations and the public who interact with those regulations. The new office will operate until 2037 unless extended under the Sunset Act, with its work focused on improving regulatory efficiency and transparency.

Maddy summaryHB 4568 establishes rules for Texas's film and television incentive program, affecting production companies seeking state funding. It prohibits grants for projects including pornography, news programming, political ads, religious content, or state commercials, while requiring content reviews before and after production to ensure compliance with "standards of decency." The bill defines the "Texas moving image industry incentive fund" and mandates that the state office review proposed and final project content to prevent ineligible uses. These provisions aim to direct state funding toward eligible entertainment projects that align with Texas values, without changing existing funding levels.

Maddy summaryHR 784 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor Dr. Juan Carlos Huerta, a professor of political science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. It recognizes his selection as a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor - the System's highest faculty honor - for his 30 years of service, contributions to teaching and research (particularly in Latino politics and Texas politics), and authorship of the textbook *Practicing Texas Politics*. The resolution has no policy impact or financial implications; it simply expresses the House's formal congratulations and best wishes. This type of resolution is standard for recognizing individual achievements without altering laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis Texas bill (HB 4901) requires app stores (like Apple App Store or Google Play) operating in Texas to verify users' ages and categorize them into four groups: child (<13), younger teen (13-15), older teen (16-17), and adult (18+). For minors (under 18), it mandates parental consent by linking accounts to a parent or guardian aged 18 or older. App stores must use reasonable methods to confirm age during account creation. The law directly affects app platforms and users under 18 in Texas, with no voting record available as the bill remains pending in committee.

Maddy summaryHB 4632 would have amended Texas Utilities Code to allow the Public Utility Commission to disburse initial funds for loans under the Texas Energy Fund after December 31, 2025, if market conditions require an extension. It would have permitted applicants to request late disbursement and required the Commission to approve or deny such requests individually. This change would directly affect entities applying for loans through the Texas Energy Fund by providing flexibility for fund disbursement timelines. The bill was withdrawn from consideration on April 14, 2025, and never became law.

Maddy summaryHCR 62 is a concurrent resolution requesting Texas lawmakers to create a joint committee to study suicide prevention. The committee would specifically examine suicide prevention strategies across Texas, including in correctional facilities, and assess gaps like the lack of mandatory training for healthcare professionals. The resolution requires the committee to submit a final report with recommendations to the 90th Legislature by January 2027. This is a procedural step to initiate research, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHCR 60 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to form a joint interim committee to study domestic violence in Texas. The committee would examine the issue - including its impacts on victims, children, and communities - and must submit findings and recommendations to the 90th Legislature by January 2027. This resolution directly affects Texas lawmakers and state agencies by initiating a formal study process, though it does not enact new laws or policies. The resolution cites 2023 data showing 248,000 reported incidents and 179 women killed by intimate partners in Texas.

Maddy summaryHCR 63 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Lieutenant Governor and House Speaker to form a temporary joint committee to study developing a cruise industry along Texas' coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties. The committee would examine the economic potential of establishing new cruise ports in this region, including job creation and revenue impacts, and evaluate incentives to attract cruise lines. It does not create new laws but directs a study to inform future legislative decisions. The committee must submit findings and recommendations to the 90th Legislature by January 2027. This resolution directly affects South Texas coastal communities and the state's tourism and economic development strategy.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 61) requests the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House to establish a joint interim committee to study human trafficking in Texas. The committee would examine the issue and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the 90th Legislature by January 2027. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws but directs the legislature to conduct a study on trafficking. The resolution specifically cites Texas's role as a major entry point for trafficking and the need for further exploration of solutions.