Rep. Candy Noble

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (HR 1004), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Kelsey Carson, a first-grade teacher at McCall Elementary School in Plano ISD, on her nomination for the 2025 Plano ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year award. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' recognition of her educational background and dedication to teaching. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact and serves only as a ceremonial gesture of appreciation. It was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 1009 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Mark Woodyard, a middle school teacher and athletic director at Murphy Middle School in Plano ISD, on his nomination for the 2025 Plano ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year award. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' recognition of Woodyard's 10 years of teaching, his military service in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his educational background. It does not create any new laws, policies, or funding requirements - it solely serves as a formal expression of appreciation. This is a standard non-binding resolution for individual recognition, directly affecting only Mark Woodyard.

Maddy summaryThis resolution from the Texas House of Representatives congratulates Phillip J. Curry, a high school teacher at McMillen High School in Plano ISD, on his nomination for the 2025 Plano ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year award. It expresses the House's support for his 15-year career in education, including his current teaching of American Sign Language, and extends best wishes for his continued work. As a symbolic gesture, the resolution has no policy impact or legal effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2730 requires Texas chief appraisers to follow specific steps before asking homeowners with a homestead tax exemption to reapply or confirm their eligibility. It allows reconfirmation only if the appraiser has reason to believe the homeowner no longer qualifies (e.g., after checking databases like driver’s license records), and must provide written notice explaining the concern. The bill specifically protects homeowners aged 65+ from losing their exemption due to non-filing unless all required steps are followed. This directly affects Texas residents currently receiving homestead tax exemptions on their primary residences. The law took effect immediately upon the governor’s signature on May 24, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 1028 designates May 21, 2025, as "Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day" to symbolically recognize legislative staff members for their work supporting Texas lawmakers. This ceremonial resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, expresses formal appreciation for staff employed in state lawmaker offices and legislative agencies. It has no legal effect, funding requirements, or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill passed the House on May 23, 2025, and is now enrolled.

Maddy summarySB 1073 prevents Texas licensing authorities from imposing rules or penalties that discriminate against or burden applicants or licensed attorneys based on sincerely held religious beliefs, free speech (including religious or political views), religious organization membership, or freedom of association. It prohibits policies that limit license eligibility or renewal due to these protected rights, while allowing exceptions for rules strictly necessary to serve a compelling government purpose or address willful bias in legal proceedings. The bill directly affects law license applicants and holders in Texas by ensuring their constitutional rights cannot be infringed through licensing decisions. Violations can be challenged in administrative or court proceedings, though this defense cannot be used in cases involving sexual misconduct allegations or criminal prosecutions.

Maddy summarySB 921 prohibits Texas Medicaid from automatically renewing eligibility using electronic data without requiring recipients to provide updated information. It directly affects Medicaid recipients who would previously have had renewals processed without submitting new details about their circumstances. The bill requires recipients to submit verified information when their situation changes, rather than relying on automatic system renewals. The Health and Human Services Commission must seek federal waivers to implement this change by September 1, 2025, if approved.

Maddy summarySJR 85 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase Texas school district property tax exemptions for elderly or disabled homeowners. Currently, the exemption for these residents is $10,000; this bill would raise it to $60,000 of a home's market value. The amendment would allow the legislature to adjust this exemption amount, with provisions ensuring eligible individuals (65+ or disabled) cannot receive both the basic exemption and this enhanced benefit. It directly affects Texas homeowners aged 65 or older or with disabilities who own their primary residence. The bill requires voter approval after legislative passage to take effect.

Maddy summarySJR 2 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the homestead exemption for school district property taxes in Texas from $100,000 to $140,000. This change would directly reduce the taxable value of a primary residence for school taxes, lowering property tax bills for homeowners. The amendment requires voter approval in a November 2025 election to take effect for the 2025 tax year. If passed, it would provide an additional $40,000 in tax relief on primary homes for school funding purposes.

Maddy summaryHJR 1 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Texas lawmakers to exempt up to $125,000 of the market value of business-used tangible personal property (like equipment or vehicles) from property tax. It would directly affect business owners who hold such property for income generation, such as small business operators or farmers. The amendment would revise the state constitution to authorize this specific exemption amount, replacing the current exemption structure. If approved by voters in November 2025, this would become a permanent constitutional provision enabling future legislation to implement the tax break. The bill is now headed to the November ballot after passing both legislative chambers.