Rep. Oscar Longoria

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 5249 is unavailable in the provided context (only a placeholder message about a pending PDF exists). The title, "Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by state licensing agencies," indicates it addresses privacy protections for data held by state licensing bodies, but specific provisions cannot be summarized without the full text. Recent actions show it was filed on March 14, 2025, and referred to a committee on April 7, 2025. Without access to the bill's actual language or detailed content, a factual summary of its mechanisms or affected parties cannot be provided. For accurate details, consult the official bill PDF or legislative database.

Maddy summaryHB 5250 allows vehicle sellers and lenders to receive refunds of motor vehicle sales tax paid on certain unpaid car loans. Specifically, it lets sellers or lenders claim a refund for sales tax paid on "bad debt" (unpaid balances written off for federal tax purposes) related to passenger car sales made through installment contracts. The refund amount equals the taxable portion of the bad debt multiplied by the sales tax rate. This applies only to vehicles designed for 10 or fewer passengers and requires the debt to be officially charged off for federal tax purposes. The comptroller would process these refunds upon claim submission.

Maddy summaryThe bill HB 5475 is a procedural measure that directs a study and report on the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act. It does not create new regulations or directly affect specific groups but requires a formal assessment of the existing Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act. The bill was filed on March 14, 2025, and referred to the Energy Resources committee on April 7, 2025. No substantive provisions or policy changes are described in the available context, as the bill's text is noted as "not currently available."

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 761) formally commemorates the 10th anniversary of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), which opened in 2015. It recognizes the university's achievements, including award-winning academic programs, over 56,000 degrees awarded, expansion of medical education (including South Texas' first medical school), and rankings as Texas' top public university for value and social mobility. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to UTRGV's leaders, faculty, and staff, and directs that an official copy be presented to the university. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or direct impact on policies or constituents.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 3919 is not available in the provided context. Only the title ("Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee") and recent committee actions (referred to Land & Resource Management, pending in committee) are documented. Without the full bill text or specific provisions, a summary of its policy changes or affected parties cannot be generated. The PDF reference mentioned is inaccessible here.

Maddy summaryHB 4410 requires Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse rural ground ambulance providers at rates equal to at least 40% of the Medicare rate for ambulance services. It also mandates annual 3% increases to these reimbursement rates starting April 2025. The bill directly affects rural ambulance service providers and Medicaid managed care organizations in Texas. The Health and Human Services Commission must enforce these requirements in new contracts and seek to amend existing contracts, though current contracts take precedence if conflicts arise. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes), adopted by the Texas House of Representatives. It formally congratulates Diana Lerma, a Mission Veterans Memorial High School volleyball coach, on her induction into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution recognizes her 40+ years of coaching, including 800+ career wins, 50+ championships, and her role in sending student-athletes to college. It directs the House to present an official copy of the resolution to Coach Lerma as a gesture of respect for her community contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 1480 amends Texas law to establish construction grants for public libraries through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The bill directly affects Texas public libraries, particularly those in communities with limited taxable resources, by providing funding for new library construction or improvements to existing facilities. Key provisions allow grants to cover new construction, rehabilitation, or renovation of library buildings and associated infrastructure, but explicitly prohibit using funds for site acquisition, building purchases, or paying past debts. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and is currently pending in committee.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 4149 is unavailable in the provided context, as noted by the placeholder message stating "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon. In the meantime, please see the PDF for the content of this bill." Without access to the actual bill language or summary details, a factual summary cannot be generated. The recent actions (filed March 10, 2025; read first time March 27, 2025; referred to Ways & Means) indicate it is in early legislative stages but provide no policy information. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or official summary would be required.

Maddy summaryHB 3538 establishes rules for Texas' Managed Care Consumer Choice Program, affecting health plans (managed care organizations) seeking contracts to provide services under state health programs. It requires plans to first meet certification, financial solvency, and performance standards before contracting with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The bill ensures program recipients (like those in STAR, CHIP, STAR Kids, or STAR+PLUS) can choose any qualified health plan in their area, while outlining consequences like corrective action plans or enrollment suspensions for non-compliant plans. The law applies specifically to these Medicaid programs but excludes the STAR Health program.