Rep. Richard Raymond

Maddy summaryHB 2391 requires Texas public schools and colleges to use the state's official definition of antisemitism (from Government Code Section 448.001, including its examples) when determining if a student's conduct violation under school rules was motivated by antisemitism. It applies to disciplinary actions taken by school districts and public institutions of higher education. The bill mandates schools consider this specific definition as "instructive" in such cases, without creating new penalties. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 155 modifies Texas law to keep autopsy photographs and X-rays confidential unless: (1) a court orders disclosure, (2) the person died while in law enforcement custody, or (3) the family requests them. Medical examiners and law enforcement must follow these rules without needing special approval from the attorney general. The law applies only to requests received after September 1, 2025, and does not change existing disclosure requirements for other autopsy records. This affects how sensitive medical evidence is handled in death investigations.

Maddy summaryHB 2618 requires 15 major Texas state agencies - including the Department of Transportation, Public Utility Commission, Texas Division of Emergency Management, and Texas Water Development Board - to develop and publish severe weather adaptation plans every even-numbered year. Each plan must include a vulnerability assessment, specific operational steps for severe weather, budget impact analysis for 2/5/10 years, funding sources, and a statewide monitoring strategy based on current climate science. The bill mandates consultation with the Houston Advanced Research Center and Texas State Climatologist during plan development. This procedural law focuses on preparing state agencies for increased severe weather impacts, not on direct funding or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 51) is a symbolic statement by the Texas House of Representatives condemning the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. It specifically denounces political violence following the attack that injured Trump and killed Corey Comperatore (a former firefighter) while injuring others. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely expresses the Texas House's formal stance against political violence. It was reported favorably by committee in April 2025 but remains a non-binding declaration.

Maddy summaryHB 5127 would allow commissioners courts in Texas counties with over 250,000 residents to replace their current county purchasing agent system. Specifically, it enables them to abolish the existing purchasing agent office (under Section 262.011) and instead hire a purchasing agent under Section 262.0115 via a court order. The bill ensures that current purchasing agents whose roles are eliminated can transition to the new hired position. This change applies only to large counties and is pending committee review as of April 2025.

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 805 requires the Texas Public Utility Commission to study existing and potential new electric transmission interconnections between Texas and Mexico. The study must examine impacts on power networks and retail customers in both Texas and Mexico. The Commission must submit a report to the legislature by September 1, 2026, and the bill expires December 31, 2026. This procedural bill focuses on gathering data about cross-border energy infrastructure without making policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 246 creates a compensation program for landowners and residents in Texas border regions who suffer property damage from specific criminal activities. The program, administered by the Attorney General, reimburses agricultural landowners, lessees, and border residents for damage to crops, livestock, buildings, or personal property caused by: (1) criminal trespassers committing border-related offenses (e.g., under Penal Code Chapter 28), or (2) law enforcement responses to such trespassers. Funding comes from state appropriations, dedicated revenue, grants, and federal reimbursements. The bill defines "border crime" as offenses involving transnational criminal activity near the border and specifies eligibility requirements for claims.

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.