Rep. Liz Campos

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the economic and cultural partnership between Texas and Québec, recognizing their strong trade relationship (with $71.3 billion in trade in 2022) and shared interests in sectors like aerospace and technology. It expresses legislative support for deepening cooperation, particularly highlighting Québec’s government office in Houston and recent high-level meetings. As a ceremonial resolution - not a law with binding provisions - it does not create new policy or directly affect any group. The bill was adopted by the Texas House on May 16, 2025, as a symbolic gesture of bipartisan appreciation for this longstanding partnership.

Maddy summaryHB 2086 amends Texas law to clarify procedures for determining if a plaintiff is a "vexatious litigant" (someone who files repeated, unreasonable lawsuits). It allows defendants to file a motion within 90 days of their answer, requiring the court to stay the case until the motion is resolved. To qualify as vexatious, a plaintiff must have filed at least five cases in seven years that were dismissed, remained pending for two years, or deemed frivolous, or repeatedly relitigated the same issue after losing. If the motion succeeds, the plaintiff must post security (like a bond) before proceeding. This directly affects plaintiffs with a pattern of persistent, unsuccessful litigation and changes court handling of such motions.

Maddy summaryHB 3382 requires court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in parent-child relationship cases to follow specific timelines and procedures when representing children. It mandates that guardians interview the child (age 3+) within 7 business days, interview caregivers and others with knowledge of the child within 15 days, and seek the child's views on placement. For children in medical cases (Chapters 262/263), it requires reviewing medical care and, for teens 17+, verifying key documents like birth certificates and ID. For children 13+, it requires checking for a driver's license ID and identifying potential relatives or caregivers. The bill directly affects children in custody cases, their caregivers, and the legal professionals representing them in Texas courts.

Maddy summaryHB 3290 amends Texas Property Code to extend the time owners must reserve funds for mechanic's lien claimants after construction work is completed. Specifically, owners must keep 10% of the contract price or completed work value reserved for either 31 days after work completion or 61 days after a building receives a certificate of occupancy or is first used - whichever comes first. This applies only to new construction contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025, affecting property owners and contractors in Texas. The bill does not change the 10% reservation requirement but adjusts the duration for which funds must be held to protect unpaid subcontractors and suppliers.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 4442 would require Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to offer an elective mindfulness course for all students in middle school, junior high school, and high school. The course must teach specific techniques to enhance focus, manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and build self-awareness and compassion. High school students would be able to count this course toward their elective credit requirements for graduation. The bill would take effect for the 2026-2027 school year, unless it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, in which case it would take effect immediately.

Maddy summaryHB 168 prohibits marriage for anyone under 18 in Texas, eliminating the previous exception that allowed minors to marry with a court order removing the disabilities of minority. The bill amends the Texas Family Code to require county clerks to deny marriage licenses to minors and declare any marriage entered into by a minor void. This change applies to all marriage applications filed and marriages entered into on or after September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects minors under 18 and their families by ending the ability to marry with court approval under prior law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas health agencies to produce a biennial report (every even-numbered year by December 1) on how mental health beds are allocated across the state's regions. The report must evaluate the current allocation method, show how it has worked in practice, analyze factors affecting bed usage (like local resources and funding), and include recommendations for improvement. It is submitted to the governor, legislature leadership, and relevant committees to inform future decisions about mental health resources. The bill does not change current bed allocation rules but mandates regular assessment of the system's effectiveness.

Maddy summaryHB 1572 increases criminal penalties for offenses committed against delivery workers while they perform their duties. Specifically, it elevates certain assaults or thefts against employees or contractors of common carriers (like UPS or FedEx) delivering mail to a third-degree felony, rather than a misdemeanor. The bill directly affects delivery personnel during mail delivery, making it a more serious crime to target them while they are working. This change applies when the offender knows the victim is a delivery worker performing mail-related duties, with penalties increasing for these specific incidents.

Maddy summaryHB 2806 increases criminal penalties for dog owners whose dogs cause injury or death through unprovoked attacks. It creates new offenses: a Class B misdemeanor for bodily injury, a third-degree felony for serious injury, and a second-degree felony if death occurs. The bill applies to owners who fail to secure dangerous dogs (as defined by law) or knowingly allow them to attack outside their property. Key provisions include requiring animal control authorities to determine if a dog is "dangerous" after incidents and adding confidentiality protections for witness statements provided during investigations. These changes directly affect dog owners and law enforcement handling dog attack cases under Texas Health and Safety Code.