Rep. Sergio Muñoz

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 113 is not currently available in the provided context. The title indicates it relates to jurisdiction of a county court at law in Hidalgo County, but no specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are described. Without access to the full bill text or detailed summary, a substantive explanation cannot be provided. This bill appears procedural based on its title, but its exact purpose remains unclear from the available information.

Maddy summaryHB 115 creates a second statutory probate court in Hidalgo County, redesignating the existing probate court as Probate Court No. 1 and establishing Probate Court No. 2. This directly affects residents of Hidalgo County who use probate court services for matters like estate administration, wills, and guardianships. The bill amends the Government Code to formally define Hidalgo County's two probate courts and clarifies that new cases filed after the effective date (September 1, 2025) will be handled by the new court structure. Existing cases filed before the effective date will continue under prior rules.

Maddy summaryHB 102 expands the authority of county courts at law in Hidalgo County by granting them concurrent jurisdiction with district courts in family law cases, civil cases, and certain criminal cases (specifically state jail felonies where the alleged damages don't exceed $750,000). This change directly affects residents of Hidalgo County who file or are involved in these types of cases after the law takes effect. The bill modifies existing law to allow county courts to handle these matters alongside district courts, but only for cases filed on or after the effective date (91 days after the legislative session ends). Cases filed before this date remain governed by the previous jurisdictional rules.

Maddy summaryHB 413 would have limited pretrial detention for defendants charged with Class B misdemeanors or more serious offenses, preventing jail stays longer than the maximum sentence they could receive if convicted. It required courts to calculate whether a defendant’s cumulative time in jail before trial exceeded the potential sentence for their offense, mandating release if it did. Exceptions included defendants undergoing competency evaluations or subject to Chapter 46B commitment orders. The bill was vetoed by the governor on June 22, 2025, and never took effect.

Maddy summaryHB 1056 recognizes physical gold and silver coins meeting specific weight and purity standards as legal tender in Texas for debt payments, while prohibiting government markings except for identifying refiners. It authorizes the state comptroller to establish electronic payment systems backed by bullion held in depositories, allowing transactions using gold/silver-based currency. The bill explicitly states it does not replace U.S. dollars, restrict federal currency, or require businesses to accept gold/silver tender. It also permits the comptroller to set reasonable administrative fees for the system. This law applies to Texas residents and businesses using the state-administered electronic currency system, operating alongside existing federal currency.

Maddy summaryHB 3986 designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 83 within Mission, Texas, as the "Corporal Speedy Espericueta Memorial Highway" to honor a military member. The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of the designated highway segment and at appropriate intermediate locations. This is a commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on residents, businesses, or government programs. The designation becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2731 amends Texas law to regulate roadside vendors and solicitors in unincorporated areas of counties bordering Mexico with populations exceeding 870,000. The bill permits counties to set rules for vendors and solicitors on public highways with speed limits of 40 mph or higher, requiring vendors to stay at least half the highway right-of-way width from the edge. It explicitly prohibits counties from banning the sale of livestock while allowing regulation of activities like live animal sales and solicitation. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 824 requires Texas public high schools to include specific civics content in their government curriculum starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates that the State Board of Education adopt standards covering the roles of elected officials (statewide, county, city), Texas voting processes and election laws, eligibility requirements for office, basic parliamentary procedures, and identifying local representatives. This directly affects all Texas public high school students and educators implementing the social studies curriculum. The bill became effective immediately upon the Governor's signature on June 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas law enforcement agencies to report missing children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children within two hours of receiving a report. The law mandates that agencies immediately begin investigations and enter detailed information about the child and any suspected abductor into multiple national and state databases. Police must also electronically share case details with other law enforcement agencies within 200 miles and inform families that their information has been submitted to these systems. These requirements apply to all law enforcement agencies in Texas regardless of where the child went missing. The bill repeals a duplicate provision to avoid redundancy in existing statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 3441 creates legal liability for vaccine manufacturers who advertise a harmful vaccine within Texas. It defines "advertise" broadly to include paid promotions across media (TV, internet, influencers), but excludes doctor-patient discussions or clinic materials. If a manufacturer's advertised vaccine causes injury, victims can sue within three years for actual damages, attorney fees, and court costs. The law applies only to cases where harm occurs on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.