Rep. Tony Tinderholt

Co-sponsor HB 160

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education.

Maddy summaryHB 160 amends Texas Education Code provisions governing residency status for public college tuition. It explicitly states that individuals not authorized to be present in the United States under federal law cannot be considered Texas residents for tuition purposes. The bill requires applicants to submit documentation verifying their residence duration and intent to establish domicile, as outlined in Section 54.053. This policy directly affects non-citizens seeking in-state tuition rates at Texas public universities, excluding those without federal authorization to reside in the U.S.

EducationOpposes EducationRestricts in-state tuition access for non-citizens, limiting educational affordability for higher education as explicitly stated in residency requirements.95% confidence ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts in-state tuition access for non-authorized immigrants, directly limiting educational services based on immigration status per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

In committee Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 320

In committee · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Suspending the constitutional order of business.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Texas House of Representatives. It declares that the House's order of business for the 89th Legislature's regular session will follow the House's permanent rules instead of the constitutional requirement that the first 30 days be devoted to bill introductions and emergency matters. The resolution cites Article III, Section 5(c) of the Texas Constitution, which allows either house to change its order of business with a four-fifths vote. It affects only the House's internal scheduling process for the current legislative session, with no direct impact on public policy or citizens.

In committee Feb 25, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 144

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Adopting the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives of the 89th Legislature.

Maddy summaryHR 144 is a procedural bill that adopts the Housekeeping Resolution for the House of Representatives during the 89th Legislature. This resolution establishes the internal operating rules and procedures for the House's daily business, including committee assignments and scheduling. It directly affects how the House organizes its legislative work and administrative functions for the session. As a routine procedural measure, it does not change substantive policy or impact constituents.

In committee Feb 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 103

Introduced · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Removing certain members as chair of standing and select committees.

Introduced Dec 4, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 17

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Congratulating the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 World Series.

Passed Nov 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 158

Introduced · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Congratulating the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 World Series.

Introduced Nov 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 16

In committee · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Extending a formal apology to Attorney General Ken Paxton.

In committee Oct 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 459

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to early registration for parenting students at public institutions of higher education.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 15

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 3162

Signed into law · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to advance directives, do-not-resuscitate orders, and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of certain patients, including a review of directives and decisions.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2023 1 co-sponsor