Sen. Mayes Middleton

Primary SR 14

Passed · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

In memory of Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of Brazoria County.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 14) honoring Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty on January 15, 2025. The resolution extends condolences to his wife, three daughters, parents, siblings, and colleagues, and memorializes him as a 17-year veteran dedicated to community service. It has no policy impact - it serves solely as a formal tribute with no legislative effect.

Passed Jan 28, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 852

Introduced · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to the public information law.

Maddy summarySB 852 amends Texas' public information law (Government Code Chapter 552) to improve transparency for citizens requesting government records. It requires government agencies to notify requesters in writing within 10 business days if they have no responsive information (Section 1(f)) or if information is withheld based on a prior determination (Section 1(g)), specifying the exact prior decision. The bill also prohibits agencies from charging fees for certain public records, including election reports, if those records aren't available online or if the agency missed deadlines (Section 2). These changes directly affect Texas government bodies and the public seeking access to government records under the state's open records law.

Introduced Jan 17, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 4

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.

Signed into law Dec 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.

Signed into law Dec 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary SB 5

Passed · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program and the establishment of a school safety grant program; making an appropriation.

Passed Dec 5, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 62

Passed · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

In memory of Brad Jones.

Passed Dec 1, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 44

Passed · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

In memory of Robert Lee Moody Sr.

Passed Nov 30, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 2

Passed · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

Passed Nov 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1

Passed · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.

Passed Nov 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 4

Passed · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

In memory of Barbara Jean York Hancock.

Passed Nov 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track