Rep. John Smithee

Co-sponsor HB 239

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty.

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 239 is not available in the provided context, only its title and basic status. The title indicates the bill relates to regulations for entering or using private spaces and authorizes civil penalties, but specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms cannot be described without the bill text. Recent actions show it was filed in November 2024 and referred to State Affairs in February 2025. Without access to the bill's content, a detailed summary of its policy changes cannot be generated. For accurate details, consult the official bill PDF or legislative database.

In committee Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 198

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Recognizing February 11 and 12, 2025, as Panhandle Days at the State Capitol.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 198) formally recognizes February 11 and 12, 2025, as "Panhandle Days" at the Texas State Capitol. It celebrates the heritage, culture, and economic contributions of the Texas Panhandle region through ceremonial recognition. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it simply acknowledges the region's history, geography, and communities, including cities like Amarillo and Pampa, and events like the XIT Rodeo. As a non-binding resolution, it has no direct legal effect or impact on specific groups.

Passed Feb 12, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

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

Co-sponsor HB 3

In committee · Texas House · 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.

In committee Nov 10, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 4

Passed · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.

Passed Nov 2, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4

Passed · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense.

Passed Nov 2, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 7

Passed · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Passed Nov 2, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 6

Passed · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure.

Passed Oct 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 7

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.

In committee Oct 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.

In committee Oct 12, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track