Rep. Carrie Isaac

Maddy summaryHB 4 restricts Texas public school districts and campuses from obtaining exemptions or waivers for specific requirements, including graduation standards, school accountability measures under Chapters 39 and 39A, health and safety rules, and programs for special education and bilingual students. The bill explicitly prohibits waivers for federal mandates, essential knowledge/skills, class size limits (except as allowed by law), extracurricular activities, and other key areas listed in the legislation. It also changes the appeal process for challenges to the commissioner's decisions, requiring appeals to be filed in Travis County district court with specific procedural steps. This bill directly affects school districts, the Texas Education Agency, and individuals seeking to challenge educational decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 3320 creates a self-insurance pool specifically for qualifying religious institutions in Texas, allowing them to cover property and casualty risks without traditional insurance. It directly affects nonprofit religious organizations (including churches, denominations, and 501(c)(3) entities) that join the pool through formal agreements. The bill establishes administrative rules, authorizes fees to fund the pool, and includes penalties for noncompliance, while clarifying the pool is not considered "insurance" under Texas law. Key provisions define terms like "member," "pool coverage," and "pool creation agreement" to govern participation and financial obligations. This framework replaces traditional insurance requirements for eligible religious groups with a self-funded system managed by a dedicated board.

Maddy summaryHCR 59 is a ceremonial resolution designating April as "Promise Month" in Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations - it is solely a symbolic recognition intended to honor religious and historical perspectives on promises. The resolution references biblical principles and the founding of the U.S. on "Biblical principles," but the designation itself has no legal or policy impact on residents or state operations. This is a procedural, commemorative resolution with no concrete policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 5381, titled "Rocky's Law," extends educational protections under the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children to two specific groups: (1) children of veterans who retired and return to their home of record (for four years after retirement), and (2) children of service members who died on duty (for four years after death). The bill requires all public school districts and charter schools to post a clear "MIC3" link on their websites providing information about these protections. It also mandates that schools comply with existing employment rules for personnel not eligible for public school jobs. These changes ensure military-connected students receive consistent educational support during transitional periods.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the composition of Comal County's Juvenile Board by specifying its six required members: the county judge, county court judges (from each county court at law), two judicial officers appointed by the district judge, the 22nd District Court judge, and the criminal district attorney. It directly affects how the board is structured in Comal County, changing its membership from prior arrangements to this defined list. The key mechanism establishes specific roles and appointment processes for board members under Texas law. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, but was reported adversely by the Senate Criminal Justice Committee on May 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1151 amends Texas law to clarify that specific parental actions cannot be used as evidence for terminating a parent-child relationship. The bill explicitly states that factors like homeschooling, economic hardship, religiously-based medical decisions (such as declining vaccines), or seeking multiple medical opinions do not constitute clear and convincing evidence for termination. It also updates the definition of "neglect" to require proof of "blatant disregard" for consequences causing immediate harm or danger to a child. This change directly affects parents, children, and the Department of Family and Protective Services in child welfare cases by setting clearer boundaries for when parental rights may be terminated.

Maddy summaryHB 1899 lowers the minimum age requirement for obtaining licenses and permits to conduct public fireworks displays in Texas. It amends the Occupations Code to reduce the age from 21 to 18 years for both pyrotechnic operator licenses (Section 2154.101) and public fireworks display permits (Section 2154.201). This change directly affects individuals under 21 who previously could not legally operate such displays. The bill took effect September 1, 2025, after being signed into law by the Governor on May 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 21 amends Texas Local Government Code provisions affecting housing finance corporations that develop or manage low- and moderate-income housing. It defines qualifying residential developments as those where at least 90% of units are intended for households with adjusted gross income below state-defined moderate income levels. The bill also requires these corporations to follow open meetings and public records laws (Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code) and restricts their development to areas within the boundaries of their sponsoring local governments - unless approved by those governing bodies. These changes clarify operational rules and transparency requirements for housing finance corporations serving low- and moderate-income residents.

Maddy summaryHB 1135, titled "Relating to temporary vehicle tags and the offense of tampering with a governmental record," is named the "Terrin Solbrig Act" in Section 3A. The bill amends Chapter 125 of the Texas Transportation Code but does not specify concrete policy changes in the provided text. It is scheduled to take effect September 1, 2025, after passing committee favorably on May 23, 2025. The context lacks details on how the bill would alter temporary tag procedures or tampering offenses, so a full summary of its mechanisms cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 30 modifies how Texas local taxing units (like counties and cities, excluding school districts) calculate property tax rates after a declared disaster. If a disaster is officially recognized by the governor or president and at least one property owner receives a tax exemption, the taxing unit can use a new "disaster relief rate" calculation. This rate divides the unit's documented disaster costs (for debris removal and essential assistance) by the current taxable property value. The new calculation method applies until either property values exceed their pre-disaster level or three years after the disaster, whichever comes first.