Rep. Vikki Goodwin

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to give Texas voters the direct power to propose new laws or constitutional changes through petitions (known as "initiative"). To qualify, petitioners must submit a $1,000 fee (refundable if successful), provide two voter representatives' details, and ensure their proposal covers only one topic. The Texas Legislative Council would review petitions for constitutionality and proper form, while the Legislative Budget Board would assess fiscal impacts with a detailed cost analysis for the first five years. If approved, the proposal would then go to voters for a statewide vote.

Maddy summaryHB 4252 requires Texas' education commissioner to publish semiannual progress reports on school districts or campuses under external management (such as conservators or management teams). Each report must detail district performance using specific metrics, tracking improvements in previously identified weaknesses, and compare current results to performance before external management began. These reports will be posted on the education agency's website twice yearly. The requirement takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4274 establishes new criminal penalties for individuals who intimidate, harass, or interfere with election officials during election processes. The bill creates specific offenses targeting actions that disrupt election operations, such as threatening staff, obstructing voting procedures, or interfering with ballot counting. Those found guilty of these offenses would face criminal charges defined by the legislation. The measure directly impacts election workers, candidates, and any individuals attempting to disrupt election activities.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text or details of HB 4039. While the bill title indicates it relates to eligibility for Texas' subsidized child care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission, the bill text section states "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon" and directs users to a PDF. Without access to the bill's content or specific provisions, a factual summary of its mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes cannot be generated from the available information. The recent actions (filed March 7, 2025; referred to committee March 27, 2025) do not describe the bill's substance.

Maddy summaryHB 4104 requires the Texas Education Commissioner to create and publish a list of performance standards that school districts must meet to have an appointed conservator, management team, or board of managers removed. The standards must include specific, data-driven strategies, desired outcomes, and measurable goals for district improvement, based on current law and nationwide best practices. Once a district meets all the standards, the commissioner must remove the appointed group. The list must be published online and adopted by the commissioner no later than September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes licensing requirements for real estate inspectors in Texas. It establishes new standards for apprentice, full, and professional inspector licenses, requiring specific educational hours (e.g., 90 classroom hours for full inspectors), supervised inspection experience (25 for full license, 175 for professional), and sponsorship by a licensed inspector. The bill defines "qualifying real estate inspection course" to include topics like structural systems, electrical safety, and ethics. These requirements directly affect individuals seeking to become real estate inspectors in Texas, as well as the Texas Real Estate Commission, which would enforce the new rules. The bill does not address fees, enforcement penalties, or other licensing aspects beyond the outlined educational and experience criteria.

Maddy summaryHB 3468 requires sellers of aggregates (like sand or gravel) and concrete to provide written disclosure to potential buyers about the ingredients used and the origin of the materials. Specifically, sellers must list every ingredient, including additives, and the quarry or extraction site for aggregates. This applies to all sellers offering these materials for construction or other uses in Texas. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, aiming to increase transparency about what is in construction materials before purchase.

Maddy summaryHB 3467 requires sellers of real property containing or adjacent to state water to provide buyers with a written notice about the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) permit process for water storage, taking, or diversion. The notice must follow a standard format developed by TCEQ under Water Code Section 11.121, explaining permit requirements and the application process. This applies only to property sales with binding contracts executed on or after January 1, 2026, with TCEQ required to adopt the notice format by December 31, 2025. The bill directly affects real estate transactions involving properties near state water resources.

Maddy summaryHB 3106 requires regional water planning groups in Texas to use "safe yield" analysis when developing water plans for areas relying on reservoirs. This analysis calculates the long-term, reliable water supply a reservoir can provide even during severe droughts, rather than relying on peak flood-year volumes. If a group decides not to use this method, they must include a written explanation in their plan. The law applies to regions dependent on surface water from reservoirs and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3091 proposes to require the Texas Railroad Commission to regulate injection wells used for oil and gas waste disposal, mandating permits and daily reporting on waste volume and injection pressure. It authorizes a fee of 1 cent per barrel for waste produced locally in the well's district or 10 cents per barrel for out-of-district waste, with fees deposited into a dedicated cleanup fund. The fund must be used exclusively for researching produced water reuse and surface remediation of abandoned wells. The bill would take effect September 1, 2025, if passed. It directly affects oil and gas operators using disposal wells in Texas.