Rep. Jon Rosenthal

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, a summary of HB 4584 cannot be generated. The bill text states "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon," and no substantive details about the funding mechanisms, affected parties, or policy provisions are included in the available text. The bill was recently filed (March 2025) and referred to State Affairs, but without access to the actual bill language or summary, no factual description of its content can be provided. Please check back when the full bill text is published.

Maddy summaryHB 1063 would allow Texas cities and counties to create local tenant legal services offices that provide free legal help to low-income residential tenants. These offices would offer full legal representation for indigent tenants facing eviction or disability discrimination (as defined in Property Code §301.025), and brief legal assistance for low-income tenants in eviction cases. The bill defines "low-income" as earning under 400% of the federal poverty level and "indigent" as under 200%, ensuring services target those most in need. It gives local governments flexibility to establish these offices through city departments or nonprofit contracts.

Maddy summaryHB 3596, known as "Cody's Law," requires Texas public schools to provide education about sudden cardiac arrest warning signs (like fainting during sports, chest pains, or extreme fatigue) to student athletes, parents, coaches, and school staff. It mandates that students and parents sign an annual form acknowledging they received this information, including details about electrocardiogram (EKG) screening options beyond standard physical exams. The bill applies to all interscholastic athletic activities, including practices and competitions, in public school districts and schools under the University Interscholastic League. Schools must post these educational materials on their websites, focusing on prevention and safety without requiring mandatory screenings.

Maddy summaryHB 3451 allows eligible people born in Texas to update their birth certificates to reflect a change in name and/or sex. To qualify, applicants must submit a physician's written statement verifying medical transition, a completed application form, and a fee (with waiver available for those unable to pay). The bill amends health code provisions to establish this process for changing birth records, directly affecting transgender and non-binary Texans seeking official documentation alignment with their gender identity. It requires specific medical documentation from a licensed physician to validate the requested changes.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 3379 is not currently available in the provided context, as the system states "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." No specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties can be identified from the given information. The title mentions "uniform election of municipal utility districts," but without the bill's actual content, a factual summary cannot be generated. A summary will be possible once the full bill text is accessible.

Maddy summaryHB 3381 prohibits a person from simultaneously serving as the presiding officer of a property owners' association board and president of a municipal utility district board. It directly affects individuals holding leadership roles in both community associations (common in residential neighborhoods) and local utility districts (which manage services like water or electricity). The bill adds specific language to Texas Property Code and Water Code to enforce this restriction, effective September 1, 2025, for roles filled on or after that date. It does not create new programs or funding but clarifies eligibility for existing leadership positions.

Maddy summaryHB 3380 adjusts Texas school funding under the Foundation School Program to account for inflation. It requires annual increases to the basic per-student allotment (currently $6,160) starting in the 2026-2027 school year, based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. This change directly affects school districts receiving state funding through the program, ensuring their base funding grows with inflation. The adjustment applies to the "basic allotment" amount, not other funding components, and uses the standard Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation measure. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, with the first inflation-adjusted funding applying for the 2026-2027 school year.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 3378 is not available in the provided context. While the title indicates it aims to establish uniform election dates for certain emergency service districts, specific provisions, affected entities, or implementation mechanisms cannot be detailed without the full bill content. Without access to the actual text or PDF, a substantive summary cannot be generated. Please consult the official bill document for complete details.

Maddy summaryHB 3059 proposes a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. It would require employers with 50+ employees (or those voluntarily contributing under the bill) to fund the program, providing eligible employees up to 40 days of paid leave for their own childbirth or 20 days for adoption, spouse's birth, foster care, or kinship care. To qualify, employees must have worked at least 1,540 hours (or 30+ hours weekly) for the employer in the prior year. Paid leave would cover up to the lesser of the employee's average weekly wage or the state average weekly wage, with all costs borne by employers through mandated contributions. The bill is currently in committee referral.

Maddy summaryHB 2755 requires Texas health officials to collect and report on vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks and de-identified immunization exemption data. It mandates the Department of State Health Services to publish annual reports online showing school-level immunization rates and exemption numbers (including religious/conscience exemptions), while schools must maintain individual student immunization records. Parents or guardians can request their child's school campus to provide de-identified data on immunization rates and exemption types. The bill directly affects public schools, health departments, and parents, aiming to increase transparency about vaccination coverage and exemption patterns.