Rep. Andy Hopper

Maddy summaryHJR 190 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Texas House members to 12 consecutive years in office and Texas Senate members to 14 consecutive years. The amendment would apply only to future service in the same chamber and not affect current legislators. If approved by voters in the November 2025 election, it would prevent any individual from serving beyond these consecutive term limits. The measure does not alter current terms or apply to service across different offices.

Maddy summaryHB 4404 requires petitions to create conservation and reclamation districts in Texas to include specific details about emergency services and road design. If a district would be outside municipal boundaries, the petition must detail how law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency services will be provided, and include plans for roads allowing fire truck turnaround. The bill amends the Water Code to mandate that commissioners courts and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must verify these provisions before approving district creation. This directly affects petitioners seeking to form new districts, county courts, and the TCEQ during the approval process. The law focuses on ensuring public safety infrastructure is addressed in district planning.

Maddy summaryHB 3455 requires manufacturers of experimental drugs or devices (including those approved for emergency use by the FDA) to provide clear, summary disclosures about potential health risks to purchasers. Purchasers must then give this disclosure directly to end consumers in person, and providers may only sell the product if someone capable of giving informed consent signs the form. Consumers who don’t receive proper disclosure can sue manufacturers for damages, including pain and suffering, punitive damages, and legal fees. The law applies only to cases occurring on or after September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify that Texas's Attorney General has the same authority as county or district attorneys to prosecute criminal violations of election laws. It would amend Article IV, Section 22 of the Texas Constitution to explicitly state the Attorney General shares "concurrent jurisdiction" with local prosecutors for election-related crimes. The amendment directly affects election law violators and defines the legal roles of state and local prosecutors. If approved by voters in November 2025, it would formalize an existing practice without changing election laws themselves.

Maddy summaryHB 1582 increases the minimum prison sentence for aggravated sexual assault when the victim is under 14 years old. The bill specifically raises the minimum term to 25 years if the victim is under 14, or if the victim is under 14 and the assault occurs in a manner described in existing law (such as involving a minor victim and specific circumstances). This change applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, meaning past cases remain governed by older sentencing rules. The bill directly affects sentencing for offenders convicted of aggravated sexual assault involving child victims under 14.

Maddy summaryHB 4381 requires the Texas Education Agency to create a plain-language document in English and Spanish explaining parents' rights regarding their child's health information and decisions in public schools. The document must cover specific rights, including accessing health records (like counseling or immunization data), withholding consent for health activities, removing children from classes conflicting with religious beliefs, and opting out of certain screenings or vaccinations. School districts must post the document online and email it to all parents before the first day of each school year. The bill also authorizes administrative penalties for schools that fail to comply with these requirements.

Maddy summaryHJR 177 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect Texans' right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed payment method, including cash, digital currency, bullion, or private scrip, when buying goods or services. The amendment would prohibit government from banning or restricting ownership of any form of money, though it explicitly allows the state to choose what payment methods it accepts for its own transactions. This change would be added to Article I of the Texas Constitution and requires voter approval in the November 7, 2023 election. The bill directly affects all Texans by guaranteeing their freedom to use diverse payment forms without government interference.

Maddy summaryHB 4198 requires Texas school districts to update their library collection policies every five years to prohibit certain materials, including harmful content (per Penal Code), sexually explicit material rated by vendors, and content containing indecent or profane material. The bill mandates that policies must recognize parents as primary decision-makers for student library access, require transparency in cataloging, and prevent removal of materials based solely on ideas or author background. School districts that fail to comply face a civil penalty. This applies directly to all public school districts managing library collections, including classroom and online resources.

Maddy summaryHB 3935 would create a 35% property tax exemption for landowners in designated priority groundwater management areas (as defined in Texas Water Code) who own non-irrigated land of at least half an acre (excluding areas under structures). The exemption applies to land not subject to other appraisal rules and requires the land to remain non-irrigated. Landowners must qualify under these specific conditions to receive the tax break, which would apply until ownership changes or eligibility ends. The bill's implementation depends on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment, with effective dates set for 2026 if approved.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text or provisions of HB 4036. The bill description only states its title ("Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim") and mentions it was filed and referred to committee, but no specific mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes are detailed. Without the bill text or summary content, a factual summary cannot be generated. The placeholder note indicates the text is "not currently available" in this context.