Rep. Brooks Landgraf

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Texas utility regulators from issuing certificates for electricity transmission facilities that would enable power imports into or exports out of the ERCOT grid if such facilities would fall under federal FERC jurisdiction. It directly affects energy companies seeking to build transmission infrastructure connecting Texas to external power grids. The key provision amends state law to block these certificates, ensuring ERCOT remains outside federal regulatory oversight. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Texas bill (HB 4901) requires app stores (like Apple App Store or Google Play) operating in Texas to verify users' ages and categorize them into four groups: child (<13), younger teen (13-15), older teen (16-17), and adult (18+). For minors (under 18), it mandates parental consent by linking accounts to a parent or guardian aged 18 or older. App stores must use reasonable methods to confirm age during account creation. The law directly affects app platforms and users under 18 in Texas, with no voting record available as the bill remains pending in committee.

Maddy summaryHB 4660 establishes that space flight activities in Texas fall under both federal and state jurisdiction, prohibiting counties, municipalities, or other local entities from banning or regulating these activities (except as specified in Section 61.132 of the Natural Resources Code). The bill specifically applies to counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico with FAA-approved spaceports and smaller municipalities (under 150,000 population) that have beach access plans. It requires advance notice to local governments for launch dates between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (to the municipality) or 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. (to the commissioners court), and allows temporary beach closures near launch sites for public safety during those dates. The bill does not create new regulations but clarifies local governments' limited authority over space flight activities near coastal areas.

Maddy summaryHB 1707 repeals Section 43.137(d) of the Texas Government Code, which previously outlined specific duties for the district attorney in the 70th Judicial District. This change only affects legal proceedings filed on or after September 1, 2025; cases started before that date will continue to follow the existing law. The bill removes a specific requirement from the district attorney's responsibilities for future cases in this district. It does not create new duties or alter current legal procedures for ongoing cases. The repeal is procedural and applies solely to new proceedings beginning after the effective date.

Maddy summaryHB 8 reduces the maximum tax rate school districts can collect for the 2025-2026 school year by $0.0331, calculated using a new method in Section 48.2554 of the Education Code. It directly affects all Texas public school districts by adjusting how their maximum tax rates are determined, ensuring rates don’t drop below 90% of neighboring districts’ rates. The bill updates references to "maximum compressed tax rate" in multiple education funding laws to reflect this change and expires on September 1, 2027. It takes effect September 1, 2025, with no additional funding or program changes beyond the tax rate adjustment.

Maddy summaryHB 5140 would allow school districts to prepay the amount they owe for "attendance credit" under the state's public school finance system and receive a credit toward future payments. This directly affects school districts required to pay for attendance credit, potentially improving their cash flow management by reducing immediate financial obligations. The bill establishes a mechanism where prepayment creates a credit, though specific details like credit amounts or eligibility thresholds are not provided in the available title. Without access to the full bill text, precise implementation details cannot be confirmed.

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 4934 is unavailable in the provided context, as the bill's details are noted as "coming soon" with a placeholder directing users to a PDF. The title indicates it relates to the powers and duties of the county attorney and district attorney in Ector County, but no specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are described. Without access to the bill's actual text or detailed summary, a substantive policy summary cannot be generated. For accurate information, please consult the official PDF version of the bill once available.

Maddy summaryHB 4954 amends Texas law to increase the size of the advisory committee for metal recycling entities from 15 to 17 members and specifies detailed representation requirements. The committee must include representatives from metal recycling businesses (with one needing catalytic converter experience), law enforcement agencies across different city sizes, industries affected by material theft, and specialized roles like sheriffs experienced in oil/gas steel theft and oil/gas industry representatives. This bill directly affects metal recycling businesses, law enforcement agencies, and the oil/gas industry by defining who serves on this advisory body. The changes take effect September 1, 2025, after the public safety director appoints two additional members as required.

Maddy summaryHB 17 would prohibit citizens of designated countries (China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or others named by the governor) from purchasing real property in Texas. It creates criminal penalties for violations, making such purchases illegal under state law. Exceptions apply to U.S. citizens, lawful residents, and businesses owned by them. The law would override existing property rights for these foreign buyers, directly affecting individuals and entities from designated countries seeking to buy land in Texas.

Maddy summaryHB 1288 removes a specific legal constraint on the Texas Transportation Commission's funding decisions by repealing Section 201.9991(d) of the Transportation Code. This provision previously limited how the Commission could allocate discretionary transportation funds. The direct effect is that the Commission will no longer be bound by this specific requirement when approving funding for transportation projects. The bill changes the Commission's process for discretionary funding decisions without altering project eligibility or creating new funding.