Rep. Pat Curry

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 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 1835 requires Texas municipalities to permit the installation of new HUD-code manufactured homes as residential dwellings in appropriate areas, including subdivisions and rental communities, unless they provide written denial within 45 days. It prohibits local governments from imposing unreasonable restrictions, specific use permits, or fees for transportation and installation beyond actual costs incurred. The bill mandates that municipalities allow these homes under at least one residential zoning classification and prevents zoning rules that indirectly ban them across all residential zones. This affects homeowners, manufacturers, retailers, and local governments by standardizing regulations for new manufactured housing. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3289 clarifies when disputes about construction contract payments are valid, preventing unrelated contract disagreements from delaying payments. It defines that a "good faith dispute" does not include disagreements about contracts or agreements unrelated to the specific construction work being paid for. This applies only to new construction contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025, affecting government agencies and contractors working on public construction projects. The bill aims to streamline payments by limiting payment delays to disputes directly tied to the construction work itself.

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 5243 would prohibit SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) beneficiaries in Texas from using their benefits to purchase energy drinks, sweetened beverages, carbonated drinks, candy, potato/corn chips, and packaged cookies. The bill defines "energy drink" as containing at least 65mg caffeine per 8oz and "sweetened beverage" as any nonalcoholic drink with added sweetener. Exceptions include milk products, milk substitutes (like soy milk), unsweetened juices, infant formula, and certain fortified products containing protein or vitamins. This policy change directly affects SNAP recipients who would no longer use benefits for the listed items, while allowing coverage for specified healthier alternatives.

Maddy summaryHB 4941 would establish a Texas strategic fuel reserve program managed by the Railroad Commission of Texas. The reserve must hold enough natural gas and petroleum products (like gasoline) to supply the state for at least 30 days during a disaster. Fuel distribution would require a governor's declaration of a state or regional disaster, or a request from another state facing a crisis. This program aims to maintain energy access for Texans during supply disruptions caused by emergencies.

Maddy summaryHB 4565 amends Texas law to clarify when certain law enforcement, corrections, prosecutorial, and civil enforcement records may be withheld from public disclosure under the Public Information Act. The bill adds four specific exceptions: records that could interfere with investigations, records from cases without conviction, threat information against officers, and attorney work product (including mental impressions or legal reasoning). These exemptions apply only to records requested on or after September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and the attorney general’s office by defining new categories of records they may withhold from the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas to recognize valid handgun licenses issued by other states, directly affecting out-of-state license holders and Texas law enforcement. It mandates recognition if the other state either has a reciprocal agreement with Texas or conducts background checks through FBI databases (National Crime Information Center and Interstate Identification Index) before issuing licenses. Texas will publish an annual list of states recognizing Texas licenses. The bill repeals prior requirements for out-of-state license recognition and takes effect September 1, 2025, unless approved for immediate effect by a two-thirds vote.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text or provisions of HB 259. The bill description states "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon. In the meantime, please see the PDF for the content of this bill," and no substantive details about the bill's provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are included in the provided text. Without access to the bill's content, a factual summary cannot be generated. The available information only notes the bill's title, committee referral, and recent procedural actions.