Rep. Pat Curry

Maddy summaryHB 3290 amends Texas Property Code to extend the time owners must reserve funds for mechanic's lien claimants after construction work is completed. Specifically, owners must keep 10% of the contract price or completed work value reserved for either 31 days after work completion or 61 days after a building receives a certificate of occupancy or is first used - whichever comes first. This applies only to new construction contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025, affecting property owners and contractors in Texas. The bill does not change the 10% reservation requirement but adjusts the duration for which funds must be held to protect unpaid subcontractors and suppliers.

Maddy summaryHB 3900 requires Texas local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) to invest at least 35% of their available funds in Texas-located banks or credit unions that meet specific investment criteria. The bill mandates this requirement in local governments' official investment policies, directly affecting how public funds are managed. Key provisions specify that the 35% minimum must apply to funds designated for investment under existing state law (Sections 2256.009(a)(7), (8), or 2256.010). The law takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 199 adjusts the maximum unemployment benefits an individual can receive in a benefit year in Texas based on the state's unemployment rate. It sets a sliding scale where the maximum benefit amount equals 14 to 27 times the individual's weekly benefit rate, depending on the state's unemployment rate (e.g., 14x for rates ≤6.5%, up to 27x for rates >10%). The bill affects all Texas unemployment insurance recipients during their benefit year, using the previous quarter's U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data to determine the rate tier. The changes apply only to claims filed on or after January 1, 2026, with existing claims governed by prior law.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. It directs the transfer of $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026. The fund will provide grants for research, prevention programs, and treatment development related to dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related disorders. The institute will oversee funding for research institutions, medical facilities, and collaborative efforts across Texas, directly benefiting residents affected by these conditions through expanded research and prevention initiatives.

Maddy summarySJR 37 proposes a constitutional amendment to explicitly state that non-U.S. citizens cannot vote in Texas. It amends Article VI, Section 1(a) of the Texas Constitution by adding "persons who are not citizens of the United States" as a prohibited voting class. This would clarify existing voting eligibility rules by making citizenship a constitutional requirement, directly affecting non-citizen residents. The amendment must be approved by Texas voters in the November 4, 2025, election to take effect.

Maddy summarySB 1194 creates the Central Texas Water Alliance, a regional water authority designed to manage water resources across multiple jurisdictions. The bill grants the Alliance the power to issue bonds for funding projects, acquire land through eminent domain, and charge fees for water services. It directly affects local governments (cities, counties) and private entities that join as members, focusing on groundwater, surface water, and treated wastewater systems. The Alliance’s operations are structured under Texas Constitution Section 59 to address regional water needs through concrete infrastructure and resource management. This legislation became effective immediately upon the Governor’s signature on May 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3009 expands Texas' Department of Public Safety database to include individuals convicted of two or more specific violent offenses, including assault with a deadly weapon (Penal Code §§ 22.01, 22.02) or offenses involving force/deadly force, and non-citizens unlawfully present in the U.S. who have two or more such convictions. The bill requires the database to include full names, aliases, dates of birth, physical descriptions, conviction details, and for non-citizens, their last known location. It mandates that the DPS add historical data for qualifying offenders convicted before the law's effective date (by January 1, 2026), unless the individual would be removed from the database under existing rules. This affects law enforcement agencies and individuals with multiple violent offense convictions who meet the expanded criteria.

Maddy summaryHB 115 requires trial courts to appoint attorneys for indigent defendants in specific postconviction habeas corpus cases, directly affecting people convicted of crimes who cannot afford legal representation. Key provisions mandate representation for appeals, certain habeas proceedings where justice requires it, or when claims under Article 11.073 are raised, and establish a priority system for appointing counsel. The bill makes these procedures exclusive after conviction, banning other proceedings to release prisoners, and requires written decisions when denying relief under specific provisions. It also allows the Court of Criminal Appeals to consider subsequent applications that miss procedural requirements if justice demands it, otherwise dismissing them as an abuse of the writ.

Maddy summaryHB 5187 creates new regulations for converting office buildings to residential use in specific large Texas cities and counties. It applies only to municipalities over 90,000 population in counties over 300,000 population, requiring that converted buildings meet strict criteria: at least 65% residential space overall and per floor, with buildings constructed at least five years prior to conversion. The bill defines "mixed-use residential" (65% residential space) and "multifamily residential" (three or more dwelling units), while explicitly exempting historic preservation rules and short-term rentals from its requirements. This legislation standardizes conversion processes but does not override existing private property restrictions or historic district protections.

Maddy summaryHB 370 amends Texas law to restrict eligibility for funding from the Events Trust Fund. It prohibits funding for events that allow biological males to compete in sports designated for female athletes. The bill defines "biological male" using official birth certificates or government records stating biological sex, requiring statements entered near birth or corrected for clerical errors. This applies only to events seeking trust fund support and does not affect biological males serving as coaches or support staff. The policy change directly affects sports events applying for state funding under the Events Trust Fund.