Rep. Charles Cunningham

Maddy summaryHB 5114 requires physicians licensed in Texas who treat pregnant women to complete two hours of continuing medical education (CME) about Texas adoption law during each renewal cycle of their medical license. This applies specifically to physicians whose practice involves pregnant patients, with the initial requirement covering the first two license renewals (including one hour within the first year) and subsequent requirements every eight years. The CME must cover specific adoption procedures, including parental rights termination, voluntary termination processes, hospital release protocols, post-termination contact terms, emergency infant care, financial assistance for expectant mothers, and differences between private adoption and foster care adoption. Physicians may count these hours toward existing CME requirements under Texas law.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of HB 4577. The bill's title indicates it relates to ERCOT grid reliability, but no specific mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes are described in the available information. Without access to the bill's full text or summary details (as noted by "This version is not currently available"), a factual summary cannot be generated. The bill was recently filed (March 12, 2025) and referred to State Affairs (April 3, 2025), but its content remains unavailable for description.

Maddy summaryHB 5034 amends Texas Election Code sections 13.002(c) and 13.122(a) to update voter registration requirements. The bill requires applicants to provide specific new information on registration forms, including proof of U.S. citizenship, Texas driver's license or SSN digits (with alternatives), statements about mental capacity status, and felony conviction history. It also adds a perjury warning and spaces for optional phone number and sex details. This bill directly affects Texas voters registering to vote, as it changes the required information on official voter registration applications.

Maddy summaryHB 4551 changes how vacancies on independent school district boards are filled in Texas. It prohibits trustees from appointing replacements until the next general election, requiring vacancies to be filled either at the next election or through a special election conducted like a regular election. The bill sets an 18-month deadline to resolve vacancies and adds a new provision allowing property owners within the district to sue the board for violations, with successful plaintiffs able to recover legal fees and costs. This directly affects school districts, their boards, and property owners who can now seek legal remedies without first going through administrative processes.

Maddy summaryHB 4962, titled "Relating to the disclosure of citizenship of a candidate for public office," would require candidates for public office to disclose their citizenship status as part of their filing documentation. This requirement directly affects candidates running for elected positions at the local or state level. The bill's key mechanism involves adding citizenship verification to standard candidate filing forms, though specific enforcement details are not provided in the available context. The bill was filed on March 13, 2025, and referred to the Elections committee on April 3, 2025, but its full text is unavailable for detailed analysis.

Maddy summaryHB 17 would prohibit citizens of designated countries (China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or others named by the governor) from purchasing real property in Texas. It creates criminal penalties for violations, making such purchases illegal under state law. Exceptions apply to U.S. citizens, lawful residents, and businesses owned by them. The law would override existing property rights for these foreign buyers, directly affecting individuals and entities from designated countries seeking to buy land in Texas.

Maddy summaryHB 16 expands funding options for water infrastructure projects under the Texas Water Development Board. It allows the state water fund to provide financial assistance to local governments (political subdivisions) for specific projects like desalination plants (marine and brackish water), produced water treatment (excluding oil/gas exploration), aquifer storage, reservoirs with federal/state permits, and potable water reuse systems. The bill also clarifies that funds can be transferred to designated state water programs, including the state water implementation fund and water bank account. This directly affects communities and local agencies developing new water sources to address Texas' growing demand. The changes amend existing Water Code sections to enable these financing mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 527) honoring Chief David Langenberg of Humble Fire Rescue for receiving the 2025 "Public Official of the Year" award from the University of Houston's Master of Public Administration program. It formally congratulates him on his career achievements in fire and emergency services, including his leadership during the pandemic and disaster response. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Texas House's recognition through a formal written tribute.

Maddy summaryHB 3754 requires Texas public schools to hold a mandatory conference within three school days after a student is removed from class or expelled. The conference must include the student, a parent/guardian or non-school adult, the teacher, and the school behavior coordinator, with the student receiving written/verbal notice of removal reasons and opportunity to respond. The bill mandates that school staff consider factors like self-defense, disability, disciplinary history, and intent before deciding on discipline (e.g., suspension, expulsion), and prohibits returning the student to class until after the conference. For expulsions, it adds due process requirements including written hearing notices to parents and the right to have a non-school adult present. This bill directly affects public school students, families, teachers, and school administrators in Texas.

Maddy summaryHB 3551 requires school districts to create a personalized reentry plan for students transitioning from disciplinary alternative education programs back to regular classrooms. Within five days of a student's release, a campus administrator must hold a meeting with the student's parent or guardian and relevant staff (including counselors, behavior coordinators, and teachers) to coordinate the reentry. The bill mandates that parents receive a list of involved staff and an opportunity to meet with them - either in person or remotely - to discuss the plan and share information about the student before it is finalized. This directly affects students in alternative education programs and their families by ensuring parental involvement in the transition process.