Rep. Mitch Little

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 1004 is not available in the provided context. The system notes that "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon" and directs users to a PDF, which is not included here. Without access to the actual bill language or summary details, a factual summary cannot be generated. The recent actions (filed, read first time, referred to State Affairs) do not describe the bill's content. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or official summary would be required.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of HB 1007. While the bill's title indicates it relates to "election systems security," no specific mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes are described in the available information. The bill was filed in November 2024 and referred to the Elections committee in March 2025, but no substantive content is provided to summarize. Without the bill text or a detailed summary, a factual description of its provisions cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text or detailed summary of HB 1002. The bill's title ("Relating to the disposition of certain election records") and procedural history (filed 2024-11-12, read first time 2025-03-07, referred to Elections committee) are listed, but no substantive policy details, affected parties, or mechanisms are described. Without access to the bill's full text or official summary, a factual policy summary cannot be generated. The note "This version is not currently available... see the PDF" confirms the necessary content is missing from this context.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of HB 1014. While the bill title mentions regulations for bathroom use in public schools and references "civil penalty" and "private civil right of action," the specific mechanisms, affected parties, or concrete policy changes are unavailable in the current context. The bill was filed in November 2024 and referred to committee, but no substantive details are provided. Without access to the full bill text or summary, a factual policy description cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryHB 1158 requires Texas public schools to obtain written parental consent before providing human sexuality instruction to students. The bill mandates that schools give parents a separate, dedicated notice at least 14 days before such instruction begins, prohibiting bundling this request with other consent forms. It directly affects students in public schools receiving human sexuality education and their parents, who must provide written approval. The law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 911 designates June 24 as "Celebration of Life Day," adding it as a state holiday in Texas. The bill amends the Government Code to include this date in the list of official state holidays, alongside existing observances like Texas Independence Day and San Jacinto Day. This change affects state government operations, requiring agencies to close on June 24 each year starting September 1, 2025. The bill does not alter other holiday provisions or provide additional funding.

Maddy summaryHB 898, titled the "Texas Sovereignty Act," is a declarative bill that states the Texas legislature's interpretation of constitutional limits on federal power. It asserts that the federal government oversteps its authority under the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing that states retain all powers not explicitly delegated to the federal government (per the Tenth Amendment) and that federal regulation of intrastate commerce is unconstitutional. The bill does not create new laws, impose state regulations, or alter existing legal authority - it solely expresses the legislature’s position on constitutional principles. It directly affects Texas’s political stance on federalism but has no binding effect on state or federal actions. This is a symbolic resolution, not a policy-changing bill.

Maddy summaryHB 717 would protect public school employees in Texas from being prohibited from engaging in religious speech or prayer during work hours, unless a school district or government entity demonstrates a compelling state interest that requires the restriction and uses the least restrictive means possible. The bill specifically prohibits schools from infringing on this right except in narrowly defined circumstances, such as preventing disruption to school operations. This proposed law directly affects all public school employees (teachers, staff, etc.) in Texas school districts and charter schools, but it is still pending in committee and has not become law. The bill would take effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 706 prohibits Texas state and local governments from enforcing rules, fees, taxes, or mandates from the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), or World Economic Forum (WEF). It declares these international organizations have no jurisdiction within Texas and blocks their policies from being implemented by the state or its political subdivisions. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, directly affecting Texas government agencies and local municipalities that might otherwise comply with such international directives. This is a substantive policy change limiting state engagement with specific international bodies.

Maddy summaryHB 515 requires Texas public school districts to adopt written policies banning student use of personal electronic devices (like smartphones) during school hours. Students must store devices in lockable containers provided by the district, with exceptions for medical needs requiring written documentation from a healthcare provider. Districts must also report on policy effectiveness to the Texas Education Agency, including impacts on student behavior, mental health, and feedback from students and staff. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.