Rep. Tom Craddick

Maddy summaryHB 2525 exempts from property taxes certain housing and related facilities owned by charitable organizations that provide services specifically for people aged 62 or older. The bill amends Texas tax law to add a new provision (Subsection (k-1)) allowing these properties - such as senior housing with recreational activities or special-needs facilities - to qualify for tax exemption if the organization meets other charitable requirements. This directly affects nonprofit housing providers serving seniors, reducing their property tax burden. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, after being signed by the governor.

Maddy summaryHB 4099 changes Texas law to allow physical therapists to treat patients without a referral for up to 10 consecutive business days, reducing the previous 30-day limit. After this initial period, therapists must obtain a referral from a licensed practitioner to continue treatment. The bill directly affects physical therapists and their patients by modifying practice requirements. It repeals an existing subsection and requires the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners to adopt implementing rules by December 1, 2025, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4429 designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet Counties - between State Highway 71 and Ranch Road 962 - as the Muckleroy Family Memorial Highway. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of the designated segment and at appropriate intermediate locations along the highway. This is a commemorative designation with no new policy or funding requirements; it solely names the highway segment for recognition. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after receiving gubernatorial approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2 amends Texas education law to change how public school districts and charter schools compensate teachers. It requires schools to implement performance-based pay systems where teacher salaries differentiate based on appraisals, prohibits routine across-the-board raises, and mandates that all teachers be eligible for designations like "master" or "exemplary" based on evaluations. The bill also establishes criteria for districts to qualify for enhanced teacher incentive funding, including strategic evaluation systems for principals and placing highly effective teachers at high-need campuses. This directly affects school districts, charter schools, and classroom teachers by restructuring compensation and evaluation practices.

Maddy summaryHB 3629 prohibits individuals required to register as sex offenders under Texas law from serving on the board of trustees of an independent school district. It directly affects sex offenders who might seek or hold such board positions. The bill amends the Education Code to add explicit ineligibility language (Section 11.061(b-1)), requiring candidates to acknowledge this restriction and banning service for those on the sex offender registry. The law took effect immediately upon the governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 9 creates a property tax exemption for businesses owning tangible personal property (like equipment or inventory) used to generate income. It exempts $125,000 of the appraised value of such property at each location within a taxing unit, regardless of the property's individual value. The exemption applies to all businesses holding income-producing property at a single address, and related businesses operating under a unified enterprise must aggregate their property to calculate the exemption. Additionally, businesses leasing such property receive the full $125,000 exemption for all leased items, even if located across different taxing units.

Maddy summaryHCR 132 is a commemorative resolution honoring former Midland mayor Carroll Morgan Thomas, who served from 1986 to 1992 and passed away in March 2025. The resolution pays tribute to his professional achievements in geology, community service (including roles with the Rotary Club and Midland Planning Commission), and civic leadership during his mayoral term. It extends condolences to his family and directs that an official copy be provided to them. As a purely ceremonial resolution, it does not create any new laws or affect any policies or constituents.

Maddy summaryHCR 154 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Deputy Jessie Ray Perez of the Dawson County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty on April 22, 2025. The resolution commemorates his service with the Dawson County Sheriff's Office, O'Donnell Volunteer Fire Department, and Lynn County EMS, while expressing condolences to his family. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes his legacy and extends the Texas Legislature's tribute to his wife, children, and community. The resolution was adopted by both chambers on June 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 529 amends Texas tax law to expand which cities can receive tax revenue from businesses near a specific hotel and convention center project. It directly affects large municipalities (with 130,000+ residents) that qualify under existing provisions. The key change adds a new provision allowing these cities to collect tax revenue generated by certain establishments (like hotels or restaurants) located near the project site. This modifies the existing tax entitlement rules to include these larger cities without changing the project's location or scope. The bill takes effect immediately upon the governor's signature.

Maddy summaryHB 2974 allows specific coastal Texas municipalities to impose hotel occupancy taxes to fund convention centers. It targets cities with populations between 70,000-180,000 (for centers built before 2023) or under 25,000 (with cultural museums, for centers built before 2025), all located near the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico. The tax authority expires on January 1, 2054, or 2056, whichever comes first, depending on the municipality type. The bill also includes a separate provision requiring coastal cities to use certain tax revenue for public beach maintenance, though this section appears incomplete in the provided text.