Rep. Sergio Muñoz

Maddy summaryHR 934 is a memorial resolution honoring Joe Vera III, former assistant city manager of McAllen, Texas, who passed away on April 16, 2025. The resolution recognizes his 11-year tenure leading city events like the McAllen Holiday Parade and McAllen Marathon, his work with Borderfest and Payne Arena, and his community involvement with United Way and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. It extends condolences to his wife Alma, children Trisha and Homer, grandchildren Ryan and Reena, and extended family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any group through legislation.

Maddy summaryHR 879 is a memorial resolution honoring Benjamin Cavazos of Mission, Texas, recognizing his life and community contributions. The resolution pays tribute to Cavazos, a longtime business owner (founder of MAE Power Equipment), civic leader, and recipient of honors including "City of Mission Man of the Year," and extends sympathy to his family. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, and directs the House to adjourn in his memory. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy or funding provisions, solely serving to memorialize Cavazos' legacy.

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 summaryHB 4755 allows specific Texas municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects, primarily convention centers and cultural facilities. It defines three types of qualifying cities: those bordering the Rio Grande with pre-2009 venue projects, border county cities meeting population criteria without larger cities, and small coastal cities (pop. ≤25,000) with cultural heritage museums. The bill amends tax code to authorize these cities to impose and use hotel taxes for capital projects like convention center construction or expansion, requiring adoption of a formal capital improvement plan. This directly affects eligible cities meeting the population, location, and project criteria outlined in the legislation.

Maddy summaryHB 2370 allows certain Texas municipalities (with 70,000-180,000 residents in counties bordering Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico) to use hotel occupancy tax revenue specifically for convention centers built before January 1, 2023. The law permits these cities to impose the tax only for financing such pre-2023 convention centers, with the tax authority expiring on the earlier of when the project debt is repaid or January 1, 2054. This bill amends the Local Government Code to clarify and limit the use of hotel tax revenue for these specific venue projects in designated border communities. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3196 allows specific qualifying Texas municipalities to receive and pledge tax revenue from hotel and convention center projects to cover project-related debts. It amends the Tax Code to define eligible cities, including those meeting population thresholds (e.g., 200,000+ residents with a Texas Tech University component) or geographic criteria (e.g., bordering Lake Lewisville or containing Cedar Hill State Park). The bill establishes a mechanism for these cities to use revenue from such projects to pay for development obligations. This policy change directly affects designated cities meeting the enumerated population and location requirements.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 4897 clarifies when a subdivision map (plat) is considered officially submitted to a municipality for review. It requires municipalities to provide a complete list of all required documents upfront and states that a plat is deemed submitted once all required documents are provided and any fee is paid. This bill directly affects municipalities handling land development approvals and developers seeking to subdivide property. The key change streamlines the submission process by establishing clear criteria for when a plat is officially received, reducing ambiguity in approval timelines. The bill is procedural and does not alter the actual approval standards or timeframes for municipalities.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. It directs the transfer of $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026. The fund will provide grants for research, prevention programs, and treatment development related to dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related disorders. The institute will oversee funding for research institutions, medical facilities, and collaborative efforts across Texas, directly benefiting residents affected by these conditions through expanded research and prevention initiatives.