Rep. Oscar Longoria

Maddy summaryHB 3466 amends Texas law to clarify which consumer transactions are exempt from standard cancellation rules under the Business & Commerce Code. It specifically exempts six types of transactions: farm equipment purchases, insurance sales regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance, sales under existing revolving charge accounts, real estate transactions involving licensed professionals, service contracts regulated under Occupations Code Chapter 1304, and services with written cancellation rights. The bill does not create new consumer protections but defines boundaries for existing cancellation rules. It applies only to transactions occurring on or after September 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1967 expands eligibility for Texas Water Development Board flood infrastructure funding to include nature-based flood mitigation projects and multi-purpose systems that capture stormwater or treated wastewater for water supply. It redefines "flood project" in the Water Code to explicitly cover planning, regulatory approval, structural construction, and nonstructural projects using natural features. This change directly affects communities, municipalities, and water districts seeking financial assistance for qualifying flood control and water management infrastructure. The bill amends the Water Code to include these expanded project types under the existing flood infrastructure fund, effective September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2091 expands the Texas Water Development Board's ability to provide grants for water supply projects, including those with flood control components, to political subdivisions like cities, counties, and drainage districts. It specifically ensures drainage districts cannot be disqualified from receiving these grants due to lacking historical water use data, retail water service, or certain service certificates. The bill amends the Water Code to establish clear eligibility rules, removing barriers for drainage districts that historically couldn't qualify for such funding. This change directly affects local governments and drainage districts seeking financial assistance for water infrastructure projects starting September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1738 repeals the criminal penalty for homosexual conduct (previously codified in Section 21.06 of the Penal Code). It simultaneously amends health education requirements in Texas schools to mandate that materials for minors include the statement that "homosexual conduct is not an acceptable lifestyle," while incorrectly referencing the repealed law. The bill affects public school health curricula for students under 18, requiring this specific language to be included in sexual education programs. The legislation passed the Texas legislature on May 16, 2025, and would take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025, otherwise.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the economic and cultural partnership between Texas and Québec, recognizing their strong trade relationship (with $71.3 billion in trade in 2022) and shared interests in sectors like aerospace and technology. It expresses legislative support for deepening cooperation, particularly highlighting Québec’s government office in Houston and recent high-level meetings. As a ceremonial resolution - not a law with binding provisions - it does not create new policy or directly affect any group. The bill was adopted by the Texas House on May 16, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of bipartisan appreciation for this longstanding partnership.

Maddy summaryHB 5118 requires employers (including state agencies) to conduct bias audits of software used to screen job applicants before using it for hiring decisions. Employers must also post audit results online and inform applicants when such software is used, explaining how it assesses their qualifications. The law applies to all employers in Texas and takes effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects job applicants by increasing transparency about automated hiring tools and requiring employers to verify these tools don’t discriminate.

Maddy summaryHB 2192 proposes to amend Texas law by adding four new authorized periods for retail fireworks sales: February 25-27, April 16-21, a week around Memorial Day (Wednesday before last Monday in May), and the Diwali holiday period. It directly affects retail fireworks permit holders, allowing them to sell to the public during these additional times if approved by a county commissioners court. The bill also specifies that sales near the Texas-Mexico border during May 1-5 remain permitted only in counties with prior approval. The proposed changes would take effect September 1, 2025, pending legislative approval.

Maddy summaryHB 3191 creates a franchise tax credit for Texas businesses that contribute to employee child-care costs and establishes an Employer Child-Care Contribution Partnership Program. The bill requires the Texas Workforce Commission to maintain a website with resources for employers on child care access, including tax credits, dependent care savings accounts, and best practices. It authorizes a state match for employer contributions to help fund high-quality child care for working parents. The bill directly affects taxable businesses making qualifying child-care contributions and their employee parents seeking affordable care. It also mandates a study on child care access and availability across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. It directs the transfer of $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026. The fund will provide grants for research, prevention programs, and treatment development related to dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related disorders. The institute will oversee funding for research institutions, medical facilities, and collaborative efforts across Texas, directly benefiting residents affected by these conditions through expanded research and prevention initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 13) urges the U.S. Department of State and the International Boundary and Water Commission to ensure Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty on shared water resources. It specifically addresses Mexico's failure to deliver the required 350,000 acre-feet of water annually (averaged over five years), with a current deficit of 984,814 acre-feet. The resolution highlights how this shortfall harms Texas water users, including municipal, agricultural, and industrial sectors in the Rio Grande Valley, impacting reservoir levels and causing economic losses like the closure of Texas' only sugar mill. As a non-binding resolution, it formally requests U.S. federal agencies to take action but does not change legal obligations.