Rep. Brooks Landgraf

Maddy summaryHB 275 modifies Texas property tax rules for agricultural land temporarily quarantined by the Texas Animal Health Commission due to ticks or screwworms. It ensures landowners maintaining agricultural designation during such quarantines (for at least 90 days) can request a reappraisal to reflect reduced land value caused by the infestation. The bill caps the reappraised value at 50% of the original tax year value or market value, whichever is lower. This directly affects Texas agricultural landowners in quarantine zones, providing relief during pest control efforts under Chapter 167 of the Agriculture Code. The changes apply to tax years with active quarantines and continue in subsequent years until the quarantine ends.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 276 ("Relating to parasitic insect control") is not currently available in the provided context. The system indicates the content will be available soon, with a note to refer to a PDF for details. No specific provisions, affected parties, or policy mechanisms can be identified from the available information. Without access to the bill's actual text or summary, a factual summary cannot be generated. We recommend checking the official bill document when it becomes available for details.

Maddy summaryHB 249 prohibits youth camp operators from constructing new overnight accommodations at resident youth camps located within a 100-year floodplain, as defined by FEMA or USDA flood maps. This law directly affects camp operators seeking to build new facilities in flood-prone areas, banning such construction starting on the bill's effective date. The bill defines a "100-year floodplain" as areas with a 1% annual flood risk and allows the executive commissioner to create implementing rules. It applies only to new construction beginning after the bill takes effect, 91 days post-session.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas law enforcement agencies to maintain confidential "department files" for each employee who holds a law enforcement license (such as a peace officer). These files must include any documents about the employee not in their regular personnel file, including unsubstantiated misconduct allegations. Agencies must allow the licensing commission to access these files during hiring or investigations, and the files may be disclosed under specific legal provisions but remain confidential otherwise, not subject to public disclosure under Texas open records law. The bill applies to all Texas law enforcement agencies and their licensed employees.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 92) aims to eliminate specific state-mandated student assessment tools that are not required by federal education law. It directly affects school districts and students by removing certain end-of-course tests and other state assessments. The bill's key mechanism is to reduce state assessment requirements that exceed federal mandates. However, the full text and specific assessment instruments to be eliminated are not currently available in the provided context. The bill was filed on July 14, 2025, but details about the affected assessments remain pending.

Maddy summaryHB 32, the Texas Women's Privacy Act, requires that certain facilities - such as restrooms, locker rooms, and family violence shelters - be designated and used based on biological sex, defined as the physical condition of being male or female at birth as determined by sex organs, chromosomes, and original birth records. The law applies to correctional facilities, family violence shelters, institutions of higher education, local governments (political subdivisions), and state agencies. It authorizes civil penalties for violations and creates a private right of action, allowing individuals to file lawsuits if they believe the law has been breached. The bill does not apply to state agencies as political subdivisions but covers them separately under the law's definition of "state agency."

Maddy summaryHB 84 authorizes Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin for human use without a doctor's prescription, directly affecting pharmacists and patients seeking this medication. The bill requires the state health commissioner to issue a statewide order with standardized protocols for pharmacists, including patient instructions and annual reporting on dispensing volumes. It also provides legal protection for pharmacists who follow the order, shielding them from liability or disciplinary action. The commissioner must issue this order within 91 days after the legislative session ends, implementing the policy changes outlined in the new Health and Safety Code section.

Maddy summarySB 2501 would allow indigent parents in certain family court cases - such as those opposing termination of parental rights or custody disputes - to select their own attorney instead of relying solely on a court-appointed one. The bill requires courts to inform these parents of their right to choose a licensed Texas attorney who meets state bar requirements (including good standing and continuing education). It applies to indigent parents opposing cases, including those served by publication or with unknown location. The bill also ensures courts cannot interfere with a parent’s chosen attorney, who must then serve as the parent’s official counsel.

Maddy summaryHB 762 limits severance pay for employees and independent contractors working with local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) in Texas. It requires that severance pay from tax funds cannot exceed 20 weeks of the person's regular pay (excluding vacation or PTO) and prohibits payments if termination results from misconduct (including criminal conduct). Local governments must also post all severance agreements on their websites. The law applies to contracts entered into or lawsuits filed on or after September 1, 2025, and excludes public teaching hospitals.

Maddy summarySB 1758 creates a legal exemption for cement kilns and aggregate production facilities that began operations before nearby semiconductor wafer manufacturing plants. Specifically, it states that owners/operators of such pre-existing cement/aggregate facilities cannot be held liable for vibration damage to semiconductor facilities caused by their operations, provided the cement/aggregate facility started before the semiconductor plant. The bill also establishes a two-year pilot program in Grayson County (ending in 2027) to study vibration impacts, managed by the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology. This directly affects semiconductor manufacturers and cement/aggregate operators in areas where these facilities operate near each other. The law applies statewide but includes a limited pilot program for Grayson County.