Rep. Pat Curry

Maddy summaryHB 3831 requires deer breeders in Texas to identify breeder deer by March 31 each year using either a visible ear tag or an approved electronic device. The electronic device must be USDA-approved, have a 15-digit ID starting with 840, and follow specific placement rules (e.g., button tags on ears, implants not in edible muscle). Breeders must register device numbers in a state database, and the device serves as required identification for deer removal under wildlife laws. This bill directly affects licensed deer breeders operating under Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 3839 requires Texas state agencies to regularly review adopted rules, assessing whether the original reasons for the rule still apply and evaluating any costs imposed on regulated entities. Agencies must publicly post review assessments and supporting materials online. If an agency misses a review deadline, the rule automatically expires the next day and becomes unenforceable. Individuals or businesses harmed by continued enforcement of an expired rule can sue for a court order stopping enforcement and recover legal fees if they win. This directly affects state agencies managing regulations and the businesses or individuals subject to those rules.

Maddy summaryHB 3836 requires Texas state agencies in the executive branch to obtain approval from elected officials before implementing certain rules. Specifically, agencies must include a certification signed by the governor or the agency's elected official when proposing new rules, and emergency rules must be submitted to the governor or relevant elected official within 10 days of adoption. If rejected, the emergency rule cannot be renewed or replaced with a substantially similar rule. This bill applies only to rules proposed on or after September 1, 2025, affecting how state agencies develop regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 3838 requires Texas state licensing agencies to review occupational regulations by September 1, 2026. It mandates that agencies document the public health, safety, or welfare purpose of each regulation and analyze its impact on workers' opportunities, consumer costs, and unemployment. The bill applies to all professions requiring state licenses (e.g., healthcare, trades) and requires agencies to justify regulations as "necessary and carefully tailored" to public safety goals. It does not eliminate existing rules but demands transparency about their necessity and effects. This is a procedural requirement for licensing authorities, not a change to current licensing standards.

Maddy summaryHB 3607 requires deer breeding facilities in Texas to maintain fences at least eight feet high to contain breeder deer. It directly affects businesses holding deer breeder permits under Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, specifically those managing white-tailed or mule deer for propagation. Key provisions include amending fence height requirements from seven to eight feet for both breeding facilities and release sites, and clarifying that "breeder deer" refers to deer legally held under this subchapter. The bill updates existing regulations to standardize containment measures for these operations.

Maddy summaryHB 3404 requires certain large Texas cities (population over 60,000 in counties with over 420,000 residents) and counties (population over 420,000) to allow mixed-use residential and multifamily residential development in zoning areas already permitting commercial uses. It prohibits local governments from demanding zoning changes, variances, or special approvals before permitting such projects, which include conversions of commercial buildings to housing. The bill defines "mixed-use residential" as developments where residential space makes up at least 65% of total square footage and "multifamily residential" as projects with three or more dwelling units (including condos). This law aims to reduce regulatory barriers for housing development in designated high-population areas.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, HB 3049's title indicates it would designate animal control officers as first responders, but the bill text is unavailable (marked "not currently available"). The summary section is empty, and no specific provisions, affected groups, or mechanisms are described in the provided information. The bill was filed on February 19, 2025, and referred to the Homeland Security committee. Without the full bill text or summary, a factual policy description cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 3186 requires out-of-state colleges competing against Texas public universities in intercollegiate athletics to certify 30 days before the event that they will follow Texas' biological sex-based team eligibility rules. It directly affects out-of-state institutions competing against Texas schools in sports, mandating this certification to ensure compliance with Texas' policy. The bill adds this certification requirement to the Education Code, applying to all such competitions starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. It does not alter existing rules for Texas schools or individual athlete eligibility.

Maddy summaryHB 2862 requires lobbyists to report exact dollar amounts for compensation or reimbursement paid using taxpayer money on their registration forms. This applies only to payments made with public funds, not all lobbyist expenses. The bill amends Texas Government Code Section 305.005 to add this specific reporting requirement, effective September 1, 2025. It directly affects lobbyists who receive taxpayer-funded compensation or reimbursements, mandating clearer disclosure of those amounts. The change does not alter other reporting requirements or apply to registrations filed before the effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 2949 designates the week containing November 11 (Veterans Day) as "Celebrate Veterans Week" in Texas public schools, starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill requires schools to educate students about veterans' sacrifices during this designated week, with Sunday considered the first day of the week. It allows the Texas Education Agency to coordinate a voluntary program with other state agencies but clarifies no agency gains authority to create instructional programs without specific funding. The bill does not mandate specific curriculum or funding but establishes a framework for school-based recognition of veterans.