Rep. Mitch Little

Maddy summaryHB 2332 amends Texas voter registration rules to require applicants to provide either a Texas driver's license or personal ID card displaying the "CERTIFIED TEXAN" designator, the last four digits of their Social Security number, or a statement if they lack these. This directly affects voters registering to vote in Texas elections by changing the identification documentation needed during the registration process. The bill specifies that election registrars must verify the provided ID number against state records if applicants don't submit a "CERTIFIED TEXAN" ID. It streamlines the registration process by clarifying acceptable forms of identification and verification methods for election officials.

Maddy summaryHB 2330 creates a new legal right for people or organizations (requestors) to sue government agencies in Texas if they illegally deny access to public records under state law. If a requestor wins such a lawsuit, they can collect up to $200,000 per violation plus attorney fees and court costs. The bill waives government immunity for these specific violations, meaning agencies can be held financially accountable. This law applies only to public information requests received by agencies on or after September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2361 requires Texas local law enforcement agencies to either enter into written agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under federal Section 287(g) to enforce immigration law or document all efforts to secure such an agreement. Agencies must dedicate a minimum number of officers to immigration enforcement if an agreement is signed and maintain records indefinitely. Failure to comply may result in the Attorney General issuing a notice, followed by potential legal action and denial of state grant funds for the political subdivision. This bill directly affects all Texas county and municipal law enforcement agencies and their local governments.

Maddy summaryHB 1806 prohibits Texas governmental entities (like cities, counties, or state agencies) from using public funds to support abortion-related services. It specifically bans taxpayer money from covering costs for travel, lodging, childcare, food, or counseling that helps individuals obtain an abortion or access abortion providers. The bill defines "abortion assistance entities" broadly to include groups providing financial aid, travel planning, or abortion-inducing drugs, and "abortion providers" as facilities performing over 50 abortions annually. This law directly affects government agencies and any organization receiving public funds that facilitates abortion access. The bill does not apply to federal programs conflicting with its provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 2206 requires school administrators (including superintendents, directors, and principals) to report certain employee misconduct to local police or sheriff's offices within 48 hours of becoming aware of allegations. It applies specifically when educators are alleged to have committed misconduct involving criminal acts as defined in the Education Code (subsections (b)(2)(A)/(A-1) and (c)(1)(A)/(B)). Failure to report can result in administrative fines ($500-$10,000) for educators or felony charges for intentional concealment. The bill mandates these reports to ensure timely law enforcement involvement in serious incidents involving school staff.

Maddy summaryThis Texas bill prohibits state and local government entities from purchasing real property or entering contracts with foreign governments or companies from China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. It specifically bans transactions involving entities headquartered in those countries, controlled by their governments, owned by their citizens, or directly linked to them. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are exempt from these restrictions. The law applies to all real estate acquisitions and government contracts under state or local authority.

Maddy summaryHB 1982 would require federal agents to obtain a state-issued license before operating within the state. It mandates special procedures for executing federal warrants in the state, including notifying state authorities. The bill also creates a new criminal offense for federal agents who fail to comply with these licensing or procedural requirements. This legislation directly affects federal law enforcement agencies and agents operating within the state, imposing new legal obligations on their activities.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of HB 2258. Only the title ("Imposing private civil liability on anyone who causes or contributes to the social transitioning of a minor") and basic filing dates are listed, with a note stating "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." No specific mechanisms, affected parties, or policy details are described in the available information. Therefore, a factual summary of the bill's content cannot be generated from the provided context.

Maddy summaryHB 1549 bans businesses in Texas from selling, offering for sale, or holding for sale "obscene devices" (as defined in the Penal Code), except for sexually oriented businesses operating under existing local licensing rules. The bill creates a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation for non-compliant businesses and allows county or district attorneys to seek injunctions and recover investigation costs. It directly affects businesses selling such devices, including retailers and vendors, while exempting licensed sexually oriented businesses. Enforcement is handled through civil lawsuits filed by local prosecutors, with penalties applying per violation.

Maddy summaryHB 3 establishes an education savings account program in Texas, allowing families to use state funds for approved educational expenses for children enrolled in public schools. The program, administered by the state comptroller, provides funding for costs like tuition at private schools, curriculum materials, or tutoring, with funds drawn from general revenue appropriations. Eligibility includes any child attending a public school who is not enrolled in a participating private school, with priority given to children with disabilities. The bill defines key terms and sets funding limits based on the previous biennium's allocation or the cost per participating child, creating a new option for families seeking alternatives to traditional public schooling.