Rep. Oscar Longoria

Maddy summaryHB 3915 expands the types of projects eligible for state flood infrastructure funding by revising the definition of "flood project" in the Water Code. It explicitly includes planning/design work, regulatory approval efforts, structural infrastructure construction, nature-based nonstructural projects (like natural flood barriers), and multi-purpose projects that both manage floodwater and create new water supply sources. This change directly affects local governments and communities seeking financial assistance for flood control initiatives. The bill, pending passage, would take effect September 1, 2025, if approved.

Maddy summaryHB 4558 amends Texas law to require clerks of court to notify specific parties when they reasonably suspect a property-related document is fraudulent. The bill mandates written notice to the person against whom a purported judgment is directed, or to the grantor, grantee, and property owner for documents creating liens or claims on real or personal property. A document is presumed fraudulent if it originates from a non-existent court or claims a lien without legal basis under Texas law. This change establishes a clearer process for addressing potential fraud in property filings, affecting property owners, debtors, and those named in disputed documents.

Maddy summaryHB 4560 updates Texas property law by adding stricter requirements for recording real estate deeds and heirship affidavits. For deeds filed by title companies or similar entities, the grantor’s signature must be notarized or witnessed by two people; for deeds filed by individuals, both buyer and seller must sign, have two witnesses, and then get the document notarized. Heirship affidavits (used to establish property inheritance) must be signed by the person making the affidavit and all heirs, witnessed by two people, and then notarized. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds legislative vote for immediate implementation.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 77) 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 from the Rio Grande. It specifically addresses Mexico's failure to deliver the treaty-mandated minimum of 350,000 acre-feet of water annually (averaged over five years), leaving a current deficit of 984,814 acre-feet. The resolution highlights that Texas communities, agriculture, and industries - relying heavily on Rio Grande water - face economic harm due to these shortfalls, including lost crops, closed facilities, and higher water costs. It does not create new law but formally requests federal action to enforce the existing treaty.

Maddy summaryHB 4845 requires Texas Medicaid providers to receive written notice at least 120 days before their enrollment expires, detailing the expiration date and revalidation steps. Providers must submit revalidation applications at least 90 days before expiration, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission reviewing for deficiencies and giving providers 60 days to correct issues. If providers act in good faith and meet deadlines, the Commission must finalize revalidation before the enrollment period ends. The law applies only to enrollment periods expiring on or after January 1, 2026, and takes effect September 1, 2025. This bill directly affects all Texas Medicaid providers needing to renew their enrollment status.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 945), not a legislative bill with policy provisions. It formally honors Pope Francis following his death on April 21, 2025, recognizing his life, leadership as the first Latin American pope, and global efforts to serve the vulnerable. The resolution memorializes his legacy, including his work during Argentina's economic crisis, interfaith initiatives, and pandemic-era outreach. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group through policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it serves only to express collective remembrance.

Maddy summaryHB 1154 requires workforce boards in Gulf Coast counties with 400,000+ residents to create a 17-member skilled labor task force. The task force must include local government officials, education representatives, business leaders, and two nonvoting legislative members appointed by the lieutenant governor and House speaker. It will study workforce training gaps, youth career preparation, and industry needs in the region, then submit biennial reports to the legislature. The bill directly affects workforce development in these specific Gulf Coast counties, focusing on improving local workforce education and addressing skills shortages.

Maddy summaryHB 1147 establishes a six-week workplace soft skills training pilot program in Cameron County, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. The program teaches workplace ethics, communication, leadership, and time management, awarding certificates upon completion to eligible participants. The Commission must set training content and eligibility rules, then evaluate the program’s effectiveness by December 1, 2026, including a recommendation on statewide expansion. The pilot expires September 1, 2027, and takes effect September 1, 2025. It directly affects workers in Cameron County during the pilot period.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, no substantive bill text or summary is available for HB 2433. The bill title indicates it relates to hotel occupancy tax collection by accommodations intermediaries (like online booking platforms), but the actual provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are not described in the materials provided. The "Bill Text" section states it is "not currently available" and directs users to a PDF that is also unavailable. Without the full text or a substantive summary, a factual description of the bill's policy changes cannot be generated.

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.