Rep. Lacey Hull

Maddy summaryHB 368 prohibits alleged offenders in family violence protective orders from remotely controlling electronic devices affecting the victim's residence, vehicle, or property. It directly affects individuals subject to protective orders in family violence cases, adding this specific conduct to existing prohibitions. The key provision (Section 1(a)(2)(F)) explicitly bans remotely controlling devices like smart home systems or tracking apps without the victim's consent. This targets technology-enabled harassment tactics, such as manipulating devices to monitor or intimidate victims. The bill amends Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to include this as a punishable violation under protective order enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 125 creates the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine as a new academic unit within Tarleton State University. The bill establishes that the college will operate under the oversight of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, offer osteopathic medicine degrees under Tarleton's authority, and partner with public or private teaching hospitals. This legislation directly affects Tarleton State University students seeking osteopathic medicine degrees and expands Texas' network of medical education institutions. The bill amends Texas Education Code to formally include the new college in the state's list of authorized medical and dental programs.

Maddy summaryHB 3356 modifies reliability requirements for specific electric generation facilities in Texas' ERCOT power grid. It applies to facilities with a standard interconnection agreement that have operated for at least one year and are not self-generators. The bill changes the deadline for the first reliability demonstration from the original date to January 1, 2027, while repealing prior provisions related to this requirement. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting owners and operators of qualifying power plants in ERCOT.

Maddy summaryHB 1686 protects victims of sexual assault, sex trafficking, or related offenses by restricting how evidence from their forensic medical exams can be used. The bill prohibits using such evidence to investigate or prosecute the victim for any offense they allegedly committed, and requires courts to seal all related property or material after legal proceedings conclude. Access to sealed materials is limited to the state attorney, defense attorneys, and experts qualified by the defendant, following specific legal procedures. These provisions aim to prevent retraumatization and ensure victim privacy during legal processes.

Maddy summaryHB 972 creates a property tax exemption for non-homestead properties serving as the primary residence of an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability. The exemption applies only when the disabled adult is related to the property owner or trustee within the third degree of consanguinity (e.g., cousin, niece/nephew). It provides a tax reduction equal to the standard homestead exemption amount under Section 11.13(b) of the Texas Tax Code. This exemption does not apply to properties already covered by homestead exemptions and excludes existing homestead-qualified properties. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, pending voter approval of a related constitutional amendment.

Maddy summaryHB 36, the Sharon Radebaugh Family Violence Protection Act, requires courts to mandate GPS tracking devices for high-risk defendants charged with family violence offenses as a condition of bond. The bill also establishes that defendants may be charged a fee to cover the cost of the GPS monitoring system and requires courts to collect data on bond conditions in family violence and certain other criminal cases. This directly affects defendants facing family violence charges (who may wear GPS devices), victims (who may receive related resources), and courts (which must track bond conditions). The law aims to enhance victim safety through stricter offender monitoring and data collection, without specifying new victim services beyond the data collection requirement.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 1743 is not currently available in the provided context. The summary section is empty, and the system notes "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." Without access to the full bill text or detailed summary, a factual summary of the bill's provisions, key mechanisms, or affected parties cannot be generated. The recent actions indicate it is pending in committee but do not describe the bill's content.

Maddy summaryHB 1308 would have required Texas state contractors, private employers, and government entities to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm employees' legal work status. It mandated that contractors register and maintain participation in E-Verify for state contracts, with limited exceptions for essential agency operations. The bill also authorized suspending licenses of private employers who hire individuals not lawfully present in the U.S. This bill was introduced in 2024 but was withdrawn from the legislative schedule on April 28, 2025, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1587 extends a temporary sales tax exemption for clothing, footwear, and certain school items in Texas. It exempts items priced under $100 from sales tax during a specific period: from 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August (before the 15th day before the school start date) through 12 a.m. Sunday of the following week. This directly benefits families purchasing essential school supplies before the new academic year begins. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not affect tax liabilities accrued before that date.

Maddy summaryHB 25 requires Texas public schools to provide daily physical activity for students in prekindergarten through grade 8, mandating at least 30 minutes of moderate/vigorous activity per day for younger students (pre-K-grade 5) and 135-225 minutes weekly for middle schoolers (grades 6-8), with scheduling flexibility. It directly affects all Texas public school students in these grades and prohibits school staff from withholding physical activity as punishment for academic or behavioral reasons. The bill also adds a new requirement that higher education institutions receiving certain funds must develop nutrition curricula aligned with Texas nutrition guidelines. This legislation focuses on structured physical education and activity standards, not on nutrition food policies. The bill is currently pending in committee after being favorably reported as substituted.