Rep. Mando Martinez

Maddy summaryHB 1495 protects personal information collected during Texas jury selection by making it confidential. It prohibits courts, parties, attorneys, or court staff from disclosing specific details like home addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, or juror questionnaire responses. Disclosure is only allowed if a party or media member obtains court approval showing "good cause." The law applies only to individuals reporting for jury duty on or after September 1, 2025. This directly affects Texas residents summoned for jury service by safeguarding their sensitive personal data.

Maddy summaryHB 4523 modifies Texas Transportation Code provisions to clarify funding rules for aviation facilities and projects. It exempts projects funded by specific legislative appropriations (directly allocated for that project) administered through a pass-through process by the department. This change removes a previous requirement (Section 21.114(b)) that applied to such projects. The bill directly affects aviation projects receiving state funds with targeted legislative appropriations, streamlining their funding administration. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1656 would allow licensed paramedics to temporarily detain individuals experiencing a mental health crisis for a preliminary evaluation at a mental health facility when there is an immediate risk of serious harm to the person or others. To do this, paramedics must have authorization from their medical director, believe the person has mental illness and faces substantial risk (based on behavior or severe distress), and determine that obtaining a warrant or involving police would take too long. The paramedic must then transport the person to the nearest appropriate mental health facility and immediately explain the detention reason in plain language, with facility staff required to detail the person’s rights within 24 hours. This bill directly affects paramedics and individuals in acute mental health crises who meet these specific criteria.

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 3914 requires health benefit plans in Texas to cover and reimburse treatment for work-related injuries sustained by first responders. The bill defines "first responder" to include police officers, emergency medical personnel (such as EMTs and paramedics), firefighters, and volunteer firefighters or emergency medical services volunteers. It applies to various health plans, including group insurance, health maintenance organizations, and other specified coverage types. This policy change ensures these workers receive necessary medical care without financial barriers for job-related injuries.

Maddy summaryHB 2097 creates a new process allowing deputy sheriffs in Texas counties to appeal certain employment actions - such as demotions, suspensions of three or more days, or terminations - to an independent hearing examiner instead of the civil service commission. The bill requires commissioners courts to authorize this option through a court order, and deputies must request this appeal path in writing. If authorized, the bill outlines a process for selecting an independent examiner (via mutual agreement or a list from the American Arbitration Association) and mandates that employment notices inform deputies of this appeal option. This change directly affects deputy sheriffs and sheriff's departments in counties adopting the procedure, altering how disciplinary actions are reviewed.

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 summaryHB 3289 clarifies when disputes about construction contract payments are valid, preventing unrelated contract disagreements from delaying payments. It defines that a "good faith dispute" does not include disagreements about contracts or agreements unrelated to the specific construction work being paid for. This applies only to new construction contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025, affecting government agencies and contractors working on public construction projects. The bill aims to streamline payments by limiting payment delays to disputes directly tied to the construction work itself.

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 4660 establishes that space flight activities in Texas fall under both federal and state jurisdiction, prohibiting counties, municipalities, or other local entities from banning or regulating these activities (except as specified in Section 61.132 of the Natural Resources Code). The bill specifically applies to counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico with FAA-approved spaceports and smaller municipalities (under 150,000 population) that have beach access plans. It requires advance notice to local governments for launch dates between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (to the municipality) or 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. (to the commissioners court), and allows temporary beach closures near launch sites for public safety during those dates. The bill does not create new regulations but clarifies local governments' limited authority over space flight activities near coastal areas.