Rep. Todd Hunter

Maddy summaryHB 749 requires food service establishments in Texas serving shrimp imported from outside the U.S. to provide customers with a notice about the shrimp's origin. This notice must be displayed either on menus or in a visible area of the establishment. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, but businesses have until March 1, 2026, to comply. It directly affects restaurants and food venues serving imported shrimp, mandating transparency about the shrimp's import source without altering import regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires meat, poultry, and shrimp products sold in Texas to include a clear label statement indicating whether the product originated in Texas. It directly affects retailers, restaurants, and distributors selling these food items within the state. The law mandates a simple "origin" notice on all relevant product labels, replacing vague or missing origin information. The requirement will take effect on September 1, 2025, following adoption of implementing rules by the Health and Human Services Commission.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 46) recognizing Senator Judith Zaffirini for her service as a Texas state legislator. It formally honors her as the first female dean of the Texas Senate and acknowledges her historic career, including 72,000 consecutive votes and passage of nearly 1,400 bills since 1987. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no legislative effect on citizens, committees, or state operations. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on February 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 26, 2025, as "Aransas County Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It formally recognizes a gathering of Aransas County residents and officials in Austin for a celebration, acknowledging the county's coastal heritage, tourism, conservation efforts (including the whooping crane refuge), and economic contributions. The bill has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial recognition. It directly affects Aransas County's delegation attending the Capitol event. The resolution passed unanimously on February 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SCR 16) is a procedural resolution granting the Texas House and Senate permission to adjourn for more than three days during the specific period of February 20-25, 2025. It directly affects both chambers of the Texas legislature by temporarily overriding a constitutional rule (Article III, Section 17) that normally requires mutual consent for adjournments exceeding three days. The resolution permits the legislature to take a longer recess during this window without needing separate approval from the other chamber. As a procedural measure, it does not change laws or impact constituents but facilitates scheduling flexibility for lawmakers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 172) formally recognizes February 18, 2025, as "Texas Music Advocacy Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It specifically honors the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy and acknowledges the state's musical heritage, including Texas artists and music industry contributions. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture to celebrate the music community's cultural and economic impact. It directly affects the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy by granting them official recognition on that date.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution (SCR 14) allows the Texas legislature to take a longer break than normally permitted under the state constitution. It grants both the Senate and House permission to adjourn for more than three days during the specific period of February 13-18, 2025 (a five-day window), bypassing Section 17 of the Texas Constitution that typically restricts such adjournments without mutual consent. The resolution directly affects the Texas legislature’s scheduling during that week, enabling extended breaks for lawmakers. It was approved by both chambers and signed into effect on February 18, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 11, 2025, as "Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It formally recognizes CCRTA for operating regional transportation services - including fixed-route buses, paratransit, emergency evacuation support, and low-emission transit systems - that serve residents, veterans, seniors, and businesses in the Corpus Christi area. The resolution highlights CCRTA’s achievements in emergency preparedness, environmental initiatives, military community support, and efforts to combat human trafficking. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policy or funding but honors CCRTA’s role in providing accessible, sustainable transportation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 11) grants Texas legislators permission to adjourn for more than three days during the week of February 5-11, 2025, which would otherwise violate the Texas Constitution’s three-day adjournment limit without mutual consent. It directly affects both the Texas House and Senate by allowing them to extend their legislative recess during this specific period. The resolution is procedural and does not change laws or policies - it only authorizes a temporary adjustment to the standard adjournment rules for that week.

Maddy summaryThis resolution grants the Texas legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period January 29-February 4, 2025, as required by the Texas Constitution (Article III, Section 17). It is a routine procedural step allowing both legislative chambers to coordinate a longer break without violating constitutional limits on adjournments. The resolution was passed by both the House and Senate and filed with the Secretary of State on January 29, 2025. It does not change laws or affect the public; it simply authorizes an internal legislative schedule adjustment.