Rep. Liz Campos

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 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 2032 creates a property tax exemption for partially disabled veterans and their surviving spouses in Texas. It allows disabled veterans with a 10% to 99% disability rating to exempt a percentage of their primary home’s value equal to their rating (e.g., 30% disability = 30% tax exemption). Surviving spouses who haven’t remarried and kept the same home qualify for the same exemption amount if the veteran died before the law took effect or qualified under the new rule. The exemption transfers if the spouse moves to a new primary home, with a certificate from the appraisal district confirming the original exemption amount.

Maddy summaryHJR 119 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Texas lawmakers to create a property tax exemption for partially disabled veterans' homes. It would authorize exemptions equal to a veteran's disability rating (10-99%) on the market value of their primary residence homestead, or for surviving spouses meeting specific conditions (no remarriage, continued residency). The exemption would apply to the portion of the home's value matching the veteran's disability percentage, with no additional restrictions beyond those already in place for veterans. This constitutional change requires voter approval in the November 2025 election and is currently pending in committee.

Maddy summaryHB 3205 would allow Texas counties with populations over 500,000 to impose a fee on residents when they pay certain existing county fees (like property or business licenses). The revenue must be deposited into a dedicated account and can only fund specific housing initiatives: emergency shelter expansion, homelessness prevention, street outreach, rapid rehousing, and transitional housing programs. County commissioners must adopt the fee at an open meeting and include it in the annual budget. The bill directly affects residents in large counties who pay those specific county fees, with funds strictly limited to supporting homelessness-related services.

Maddy summaryHB 1675, known as "Mona's Law," allows perpetual care cemeteries in Texas to inter cremated remains of companion pets with human remains in specific ways. The bill permits pet remains to be buried in the same casket during human interment, placed in a separate adjacent grave, or stored in a columbarium beside human remains, while requiring cemeteries to include pet information on memorials. It defines "pet" as a domestic companion animal (excluding livestock) and prohibits euthanizing pets solely for burial with humans. The law applies to all perpetual care cemeteries in Texas and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4845 requires Texas Medicaid providers to receive written notice at least 120 days before their enrollment expires, detailing the expiration date and revalidation steps. Providers must submit revalidation applications at least 90 days before expiration, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission reviewing for deficiencies and giving providers 60 days to correct issues. If providers act in good faith and meet deadlines, the Commission must finalize revalidation before the enrollment period ends. The law applies only to enrollment periods expiring on or after January 1, 2026, and takes effect September 1, 2025. This bill directly affects all Texas Medicaid providers needing to renew their enrollment status.

Maddy summaryHB 3364 prohibits veterinarians in Texas from establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship **solely** through telephone or electronic means. This means an initial in-person meeting is required to form the relationship, directly affecting veterinarians and pet owners seeking veterinary services. The bill amends the Occupations Code to clarify this requirement, taking effect September 1, 2025. It focuses on defining the foundational relationship for veterinary care, not on specific treatment protocols.

Maddy summaryHB 3415 regulates advertising practices by health professionals in Texas. It prohibits false or misleading claims, such as unverified service comparisons, using deceptive titles (e.g., falsely implying specialty certifications), or exploiting patient fears. The bill requires all advertising to include the professional’s name and proper identification, and violations may result in administrative penalties like fines. It directly affects doctors, therapists, and other licensed health professionals who market their services. The law aims to ensure advertising is clear, factual, and transparent for consumers.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 945), not a legislative bill with policy provisions. It formally honors Pope Francis following his death on April 21, 2025, recognizing his life, leadership as the first Latin American pope, and global efforts to serve the vulnerable. The resolution memorializes his legacy, including his work during Argentina's economic crisis, interfaith initiatives, and pandemic-era outreach. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group through policy changes. As a procedural resolution, it serves only to express collective remembrance.