Rep. Aicha Davis

Maddy summaryHJR 5 proposes a constitutional amendment to create two dedicated funds supporting Texas State Technical College System (TSTC) capital projects and equipment. It establishes a "permanent technical institution infrastructure fund" for long-term capital needs (like buildings) and an "available workforce education fund" for immediate operational costs, both administered outside general state funding. This would remove TSTC from annual appropriations that typically apply to other public colleges, providing the system with guaranteed funding streams for infrastructure without competing for general higher education funds. The amendment requires specific distribution rules and prohibits using these funds for non-educational purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 184 creates a student loan repayment program for Texas prosecuting attorneys working in the border prosecution unit. To qualify, attorneys must be licensed in Texas, have completed one to four consecutive years of employment with the unit, and apply through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The program provides up to 25% of an attorney’s total student loan balance each year for up to four years, totaling up to 100% of the loan. Repayment is delivered as a lump sum directly to the lender or shared between the lender and the attorney.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas licensing authorities to issue provisional occupational licenses for six months to applicants with criminal convictions who are otherwise qualified for the license, unless they have specific serious convictions listed in the Occupations Code. The provisional license begins upon the applicant's release from incarceration if they were imprisoned. It applies to most occupational licensing fields (like healthcare or trades) but excludes applicants convicted of offenses under Section 53.021(a). The bill provides a pathway for certain applicants to obtain licenses without full revocation of eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Texas Employees Retirement System to make a one-time supplemental payment in January 2026 to eligible retirees and beneficiaries. The payment equals the lesser of $2,000 or the retiree’s regular December 2025 annuity amount, added to their existing monthly benefit. It excludes certain disability retirees, elected officials’ families, and other specific categories listed in the bill. The payment is in addition to regular benefits and subject to standard tax withholdings.

Maddy summaryHB 1773 allows certain Texas school districts to appoint a nonvoting student trustee to their board of trustees. This position enables students to attend board meetings, participate in discussions, and provide student perspectives, but the student trustee cannot vote or count toward meeting quorums. The bill applies only to school districts not covered by existing rules (Section 11.0511 of the Education Code). It takes effect September 1, 2025, and creates a formal mechanism for student input without altering voting authority.

Maddy summaryHB 4130 modifies notice requirements for terminating contracts between the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and single-source continuum contractors. It increases the required notice period for both contractors (180 days) and DFPS (180 days) before contract termination, replacing previous 60- and 30-day notice periods. Crucially, the bill allows DFPS to immediately contract with a new provider for the same services without competitive bidding, bypassing standard procurement rules under Texas Government Code and Human Resources Code. This applies only to contracts entered into or amended after September 1, 2025, directly affecting DFPS, existing continuum contractors, and potential replacement providers.

Maddy summaryHB 4131 creates a legal process for appointing a court-appointed receiver (manager) to oversee a single-source continuum contractor providing child welfare services in Texas. It directly affects contractors under exclusive state contracts for child welfare services and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The bill specifies five situations triggering receivership: continued failure to perform after remedial plans, plans to cease operations without transition, imminent danger to children's health/safety, failure to provide child information, or court noncompliance. This mechanism ensures uninterrupted child welfare services by allowing courts to step in when contractors fail to meet contractual or safety obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 3265 prohibits health benefit plan issuers, pharmacy benefit managers, and drug manufacturers from discriminating against entities participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. It bans denying access to discounted drugs, restricting acquisitions, or requiring unnecessary data submission as a condition for 340B drug access. Covered entities (like community health centers and hospitals), pharmacies under contract with them, and their authorized partners are directly protected. Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $50,000 per offense, enforceable through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Maddy summaryHB 1079 would designate Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) and Leadership Officer Training Corps (LOTC) programs as official public school career and technology education programs. This change would directly affect public schools offering these military-focused training programs, requiring them to be counted toward the state's career and technology education metrics. The bill also specifies that participation in these programs would serve as an indicator of military readiness within the public school accountability system. This legislation aims to formally integrate these programs into existing educational frameworks without altering their structure or curriculum. The bill is currently pending in committee after a public hearing.

Maddy summaryHB 463 automatically expunges arrest records for individuals charged with certain controlled substance offenses when their case is dismissed under specific conditions. It directly affects defendants whose charges are dismissed due to completion of court programs (veterans, mental health, or pretrial intervention), lab results showing no controlled substance was present, or dismissal due to lack of probable cause. The bill requires courts to issue expungement orders within 30 days of dismissal in cases where lab analysis confirms no controlled substance was found, and prohibits courts from charging fees for this process. This policy change removes barriers to clearing records for eligible individuals without requiring additional court petitions.