Rep. Brian Harrison

Maddy summaryHB 48 requires that any ballot proposition increasing property taxes in Texas must include the statement "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE" in bold, size 42 font. This rule applies only to elections held on or after the bill's effective date. The bill does not change tax rates or create new taxes but mandates clearer ballot language for voters. It directly affects local governments and school districts that propose property tax increases on ballots.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 47 is not currently available in the provided context, and no substantive details about its provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are included. The only available information states the bill was filed on July 14, 2025, and references a future PDF version. Without access to the bill's content or summary, a factual policy description cannot be provided. To generate an accurate summary, the full bill text or an official summary would be required.

Maddy summaryHB 45 creates a joint interim committee to study the abolition of ad valorem taxes, which are taxes based on property value. The committee would examine the impacts of eliminating these taxes and develop recommendations for their removal. Property owners who pay these taxes and local governments that rely on them for revenue would be directly affected by the committee's work. The bill was filed on July 14, 2025, and remains in early legislative stages.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 51 is not currently available in the provided context, as the system states "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." Without access to the actual bill language, content, or specific provisions, a factual summary cannot be generated. The title indicates it relates to prohibiting guarantees of public school bonds, but the exact scope, affected parties, and mechanisms are unspecified in the available information. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or a detailed description would be required.

Maddy summaryHB 40's bill text is not available in the provided context, so a detailed summary cannot be generated. The title indicates it relates to the voting requirements for approving property tax rate increases that exceed a taxing unit's current voter-approved rate. Without the full text, specific provisions or who is directly affected (e.g., local governments seeking tax hikes) cannot be described. This bill would impact taxing units like cities or school districts when raising property taxes beyond existing voter approvals.

Maddy summaryHB 50 requires that Texas political subdivisions (such as cities, counties, or school districts) must obtain approval from at least two-thirds of voters in an election to issue general obligation bonds. This replaces any previous lower voting threshold (e.g., simple majority) for bond authorizations. The rule applies only to bonds authorized on or after the bill's effective date, not to bonds already approved or issued before that date. The bill does not change existing requirements for other types of bonds or financial measures.

Maddy summaryHB 49 prohibits individuals or entities that contribute to political committees supporting bond issuances from receiving money from bond proceeds (such as payments for goods or services under bond-funded contracts). It directly affects contractors, vendors, and others receiving public bond funds who also donate to committees backing those bonds. The law prevents a conflict of interest by blocking bond recipients from contributing to committees that advocate for bond measures. This applies only to contributions made on or after the bill's effective date. The bill does not alter bond issuance procedures or fund allocation methods.

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 1362 prohibits Texas state and local entities - including courts, law enforcement, and prosecutors - from recognizing, serving, or enforcing "extreme risk protective orders" (commonly called "red flag" orders). These orders typically restrict firearm access when a court deems someone a risk to themselves or others. The bill creates a criminal offense for violating this prohibition and blocks Texas entities from accepting federal grants meant to implement such orders. It directly affects all Texas government bodies and law enforcement agencies, preventing them from participating in programs that require enforcing these firearm restrictions. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.