Rep. Brad Buckley

Maddy summaryHB 2196 allows public school districts to offer virtual and hybrid courses under Chapter 30B of the Education Code and authorizes the commissioner of education to temporarily adjust how school attendance is calculated during emergencies (like natural disasters or pandemics). This adjustment helps ensure school districts maintain their state funding under the Foundation School Program when students learn remotely. The bill also permits the commissioner to charge a fee related to these modifications. It directly affects Texas public school districts, students, and educators by providing flexibility in attendance tracking during crises while preserving funding stability.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text or content of HB 1952. While the bill title indicates it relates to "the composition of county appraisal district boards of directors," no specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are described in the available information. The recent actions only note committee hearings and pending status, with no policy details provided. A factual summary cannot be generated without the bill's substantive content.

Maddy summaryHB 124 increases funding for school safety under Texas' Foundation School Program. It raises the per-student allotment from $10 to $14 annually for each student in average daily attendance and increases the per-campus allotment from $15,000 to $37,000. These changes directly affect all Texas public school districts and campuses by providing additional state funding for safety measures. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, with no further procedural details provided in the text.

Maddy summaryHB 147 requires Texas livestock owners (cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats) to record their animal identification methods - such as brands, tattoos, or electronic devices - with county clerks using an electronic system. County clerks must maintain these records electronically and send copies to the Texas Animal Health Commission within 30 days of receipt. Owners must update their recorded marks every 10 years, starting six months after September 1, 2031. This replaces paper-based registration with a digital registry to improve tracking and compliance across the state.

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 3314 establishes new energy efficiency standards for unvented attic and rafter assemblies in residential construction across Texas. It requires these assemblies to meet specific insulation levels (R-20 for climate zones 2-3, R-26 for zone 4), pass a blower door test (under 3.0 ACH50), include non-negative-pressure ventilation, and properly insulate exposed rafters in certain cases. The bill directly affects residential builders, local building jurisdictions, and new home construction projects. It creates an alternative compliance path for insulation standards under existing energy codes, effective September 1, 2025. The bill does not change the base energy code but provides an additional method to meet insulation requirements for specific attic/rafter designs.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution honoring Lamar Oslin Lewis of Temple, a retired educator, coach, and former district director for State Representative Hugh Shine, who died on March 9, 2025. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution to pay tribute to Lewis and extend sympathy to his family, including his wife Colleen, three children, seven grandchildren, and other relatives. As a procedural memorial resolution (not a policy bill), it does not create legal changes or affect any specific group. The House formally adopted it on April 9, 2025, with no recorded vote.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Ashlynn Famule, a Shoemaker High School student from Killeen, Texas, on winning the 2025 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association (THSWPA) 6A State Championship in the unequipped 181-pound weight class. It recognizes her record-breaking performance (380-pound squat, 420-pound deadlift, 140-pound bench press) and second consecutive state title. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on April 9, 2025, formally extends congratulations and best wishes for her future, including her planned college career at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. It has no policy impact beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 663 is a ceremonial resolution introduced by Representative Buckley in the Texas House of Representatives. It expresses condolences for Ja'Liyah J'Niya Stevenson, a 20-year-old Killeen resident who died on March 9, 2025, and honors her life, family, and legacy. The resolution formally extends sympathy to her family members, including her mother, father, siblings, and close friend, and directs that an official copy be provided to her family. This resolution was adopted by the House on April 9, 2025, with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents. It is a standard memorial resolution with no substantive legislative provisions.

Maddy summaryThis is a congratulatory resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Terriny Pace, a Killeen High School powerlifter. It recognizes her winning the 2025 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association 6A State Championship in the 242-plus-pound weight class with record-breaking lifts (545 lbs squat, 225 lbs bench, 470 lbs deadlift) and securing a full scholarship to Midland University. The resolution formally congratulates her on this achievement and extends best wishes for her future success. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any legislation or constituents beyond this recognition.