Rep. Vikki Goodwin

Maddy summaryHB 3107 requires Texas' Office of Court Administration to create a model policy for handling firearm restrictions. The policy must guide courts and law enforcement on preventing prohibited individuals (banned under state or federal law from owning guns) from possessing firearms or ammunition, including clear rules for transferring or returning firearms they own. It mandates due process protections like notice to affected individuals and requires the model to be adoptable by local courts and police agencies. The Office must submit the model by September 1, 2026, and the law expires October 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3102 exempts Texas school districts experiencing enrollment declines due to students using education savings accounts (like private school vouchers) from losing maintenance and operations tax revenue under the state's school finance system. The bill amends Education Code Section 48.257 to state that districts with net student enrollment drops attributable to these programs are not subject to the standard tax revenue recapture rules. This directly affects school districts whose students transfer to nonpublic schools using state-funded savings accounts. The exemption applies during school years with such enrollment declines and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3108 amends Texas tax law to clarify requirements for proving eligibility for the homestead property tax exemption, directly affecting homeowners and charitable organizations claiming this benefit. The bill requires applicants to provide identification (like a driver's license, Social Security number, or federal tax ID for charities) on exemption applications, and allows an "owner occupancy affidavit" (a sworn statement confirming the home is primary residence) as an alternative. It mandates that local tax appraisers conduct periodic reviews - every five years - to verify ongoing eligibility, including requiring updated ID if an affidavit appears questionable. The changes aim to streamline verification while specifying penalties for false claims under Texas Penal Code.

Maddy summaryHB 3059 proposes a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. It would require employers with 50+ employees (or those voluntarily contributing under the bill) to fund the program, providing eligible employees up to 40 days of paid leave for their own childbirth or 20 days for adoption, spouse's birth, foster care, or kinship care. To qualify, employees must have worked at least 1,540 hours (or 30+ hours weekly) for the employer in the prior year. Paid leave would cover up to the lesser of the employee's average weekly wage or the state average weekly wage, with all costs borne by employers through mandated contributions. The bill is currently in committee referral.

Maddy summaryThe text of HB 203 is not available in the provided context, so a detailed summary cannot be generated. The bill title indicates it relates to limiting increases in appraised value for property taxes on certain leased residential property, but without the full text, specific provisions or affected parties cannot be described. Recent actions show it is pending in committee, but no policy details are provided. For an accurate summary, please consult the full bill text or PDF.

Maddy summaryHB 3105 establishes a minimum base wage of $19 per hour (or the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher) for personal attendants providing nonmedical care services under Texas Medicaid programs and certain other programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission. It directly affects personal attendants who support individuals with daily living needs like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and health monitoring. The law requires employers to pay this minimum wage starting in 2026, applying to Medicaid waivers under federal Social Security Act sections 1115, 1915, and 1929, as well as Title XX programs. This policy change aims to set a standardized wage floor for these essential care workers within state-administered health programs.

Maddy summaryHB 3103 requires Texas school districts to hold an open public meeting and take a recorded vote before contracting with out-of-state open-enrollment charter schools or entities to operate a district campus. This bill specifically applies to contracts with charter holders or entities not located in Texas, adding a transparency requirement for such agreements. The new rule only affects future contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025, leaving existing agreements governed by prior law. It does not change requirements for in-state charter contracts or alter other aspects of school district operations. The bill focuses solely on procedural voting requirements for out-of-state partnerships.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Texas legislature to limit property tax appraisals for certain rented homes. It would apply only to single-family residential properties leased as a primary residence with rent at or below fair market value. The amendment would authorize capping the taxable value at 110% (or higher) of the previous year's appraised value for these properties. The limitation would begin after the first qualifying lease and end if the property is no longer rented under these terms. This change requires voter approval in the November 2025 election.

Maddy summaryHB 2751 requires members of the Railroad Commission of Texas to recuse themselves from decisions involving business entities where they have a financial interest. Specifically, commissioners cannot act on matters related to entities where they: own equity, received income, or conducted business exceeding $5,000 in the prior year. The bill amends the Natural Resources Code to explicitly mandate this recusal for Commission matters, aligning with existing conflict-of-interest standards for elected officials. It takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting Railroad Commission members who may have financial ties to regulated entities.

Maddy summaryHB 2748 establishes a pilot program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to pay residential landlords one month's rent when tenants terminate leases early due to family violence, certain sex offenses, or stalking. Landlords can apply for this payment if tenants vacate before lease end under specific safety-related circumstances outlined in the Property Code. The program runs until September 2029, requires department rules for implementation, and protects tenant confidentiality. The department must report on participation and disbursements by January 2029, including geographic trends and total payments.