Rep. Pat Curry

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 4747 is not currently available in the provided context (only a placeholder note indicates it will be available soon). Without access to the specific provisions, we cannot describe its policy changes, key mechanisms, or who it directly affects. The recent actions show it was filed on March 13, 2025, and referred to the "Delivery of Government Efficiency" committee on April 3, 2025, but this does not clarify the bill's content. A summary cannot be generated without the bill's actual text or a substantive summary.

Maddy summaryHB 4562 prohibits the sharing of Texas residents' phone numbers with third parties without their explicit consent. It applies to businesses operating in Texas or deriving revenue from sharing phone numbers of individuals they don't collect data from directly. The law requires clear affirmative consent (like a written statement or unambiguous action) before any disclosure, release, or sale of phone numbers. Violations can be enforced by the Attorney General after a 30-day cure period, with penalties including being classified as a deceptive trade practice. This bill directly affects businesses that handle phone numbers of Texas residents, such as data brokers or marketing firms.

Maddy summaryHJR 193 proposes a constitutional amendment to remove Texas land tax rules requiring agricultural land to stay in farming for a set period to qualify for lower property tax rates based on farm productivity. Currently, landowners using this tax appraisal method face an extra tax if they switch to non-farming uses or sell the land. The bill would eliminate both the requirement for continuous agricultural use and the penalty tax for changing land use. This change would directly affect Texas landowners who currently use the agricultural appraisal method for property tax purposes. The amendment must be approved by voters in November 2025 to take effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Texas law that explicitly states voters must be U.S. citizens. It would amend Article VI, Section 1(a) of the Texas Constitution to list "persons who are not citizens of the United States" as a disqualifying category for voting, alongside existing restrictions like age, mental incompetence, and felony convictions. The amendment would be submitted to Texas voters in the November 4, 2025 election, with the ballot phrasing: "The constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen." This is a procedural bill focused on clarifying voting eligibility requirements.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 3919 is not available in the provided context. Only the title ("Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee") and recent committee actions (referred to Land & Resource Management, pending in committee) are documented. Without the full bill text or specific provisions, a summary of its policy changes or affected parties cannot be generated. The PDF reference mentioned is inaccessible here.

Maddy summaryHB 17 would prohibit citizens of designated countries (China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or others named by the governor) from purchasing real property in Texas. It creates criminal penalties for violations, making such purchases illegal under state law. Exceptions apply to U.S. citizens, lawful residents, and businesses owned by them. The law would override existing property rights for these foreign buyers, directly affecting individuals and entities from designated countries seeking to buy land in Texas.

Maddy summaryHB 173 prohibits Texas public universities from soliciting or accepting money, gifts, or donations from specific foreign governments. It directly affects all public institutions of higher education in Texas by banning funds from China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any country that supports foreign terrorist organizations. The bill requires the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create rules for implementation and takes effect September 1, 2025. This policy change aims to restrict financial ties between Texas universities and certain foreign entities.

Maddy summaryHB 2481 exempts clothing, footwear, and certain school supplies (like backpacks) from Texas sales and use taxes when purchased under $150 during a specific back-to-school shopping window. This window runs from 12:01 a.m. on the Friday before the 15th day before a school district’s uniform date (when instruction begins) through 12 a.m. on the following Sunday. Starting in 2026, the $150 threshold will automatically increase each year based on the state’s Consumer Price Index to adjust for inflation. The bill directly affects families buying school essentials and retailers selling these items during the designated period, reducing their immediate tax burden.

Maddy summaryHB 2716 amends Texas Family Code to change how courts handle family violence, child abuse, and sexual offense history in custody cases. It requires courts to consider evidence of abusive physical force or sexual abuse against a spouse, parent, or minor under 18 within two years before a case is filed or during the case. The bill also prohibits a parent from accessing a child if there’s documented family violence history or if the parent committed certain sexual offenses that caused the child’s pregnancy. Courts must evaluate whether protective orders existed against the parent during the relevant time period. This applies to cases filed or pending after the bill’s effective date of September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3835 requires political subdivisions (like cities, counties, or school districts) in Texas to obtain approval from at least 60% of voters in a special election before issuing general obligation bonds. This changes the current standard by mandating a supermajority vote instead of a simple majority. The law applies only to bonds authorized for issuance on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect bonds already approved before that date. The bill directly affects local governments seeking to fund projects like infrastructure or public facilities through bond sales.