Rep. Penny Morales Shaw

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 1384 is not available in the provided context (only the title and basic actions are listed). While the title indicates it relates to "enforcement of certain standards for commercial motor vehicles," specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms cannot be described without the bill's detailed content. Recent actions show it was filed in November 2024 and referred to the Transportation committee in March 2025. For a complete summary, consult the official bill document or PDF.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, the full text of HB 1379 is not currently available (the system notes "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon"). Only the bill's title and basic procedural details are provided. The title indicates the bill relates to the authority of game wardens or Parks and Wildlife Department peace officers to enter private property, but the specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are not described in the available text. Without the actual bill language or summary details, a factual summary of the bill's content cannot be generated. The bill was filed on November 18, 2024, and referred to the Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee on March 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryThe bill HB 1377 (title: "Relating to the jurisdiction of certain international organizations") lacks available text in the provided context. The bill's content is marked as "not currently available" with a note to refer to a PDF, which isn't accessible here. Recent actions show it was filed in November 2024 and referred to the State Affairs committee in March 2025. Without the actual bill language, no substantive summary of its provisions, affected parties, or policy mechanisms can be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 1321 creates a state-run online voter registration system for Texas residents, allowing them to complete and submit registration applications via the official state website starting September 1, 2025. It provides two pathways: applicants with a Texas driver's license or ID card can confirm their information and use their license signature, while others must digitally sign their application. The bill requires the secretary of state to implement security measures, including using the state's electronic portal to verify identity and address, and mandates a clear warning about voter registration offenses on the website. Submitted applications will be treated the same as mailed applications under election law.

Maddy summaryHB 1289 requires Texas public colleges and universities to implement specific measures to address student hunger. It mandates that campus food vendors help students access SNAP benefits and establishes a state program to support hunger-free campuses. Key provisions include creating campus food pantries, allowing students to donate unused meal plan credits to peers in need, and developing strategies to enroll eligible students in SNAP. The bill also creates a work group to develop best practices for these initiatives. This directly affects all Texas public institutions of higher education and their students facing food insecurity.

Maddy summaryHB 5 creates the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to accelerate research on dementia and related disorders. The institute will award grants to Texas universities, medical facilities, and other eligible organizations for research into dementia causes, prevention strategies, treatments, and symptom mitigation. It establishes oversight committees to manage grants, ensure compliance, and requires annual public reports detailing funded projects and recipients. The institute is set to expire on September 1, 2035, unless extended under Texas Sunset Act procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1271 amends Texas Penal Code Section 21.11 to create a new defense for defendants charged with indecency with a child. It allows a defendant to avoid prosecution if they were no more than three years older than the victim (of the opposite sex), did not use force or threats, and had no prior sex offense conviction or registration requirement under Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect existing convictions or pending cases for prior offenses. This change directly affects defendants who meet all three conditions in qualifying cases.

Maddy summaryHB 1272 requires Texas public school districts to provide age-appropriate healthy relationships education in specified grade levels and courses. The bill mandates that curricula must be research-based, peer-reviewed, and focus on developing relationship skills, communication, and decision-making abilities for students. Parents may opt their children out of the program with a written request, and districts must provide annual notice to parents detailing the curriculum content and their rights to review materials or file complaints. School districts must also make all curriculum materials available for public inspection. This bill directly affects public school students and families across Texas.

Maddy summaryHJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. The bill would transfer $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026, for research, prevention, and treatment of dementia and related disorders. The institute would award grants to Texas research institutions, medical facilities, and collaboratives to develop treatments, prevention programs, and address access to care. This initiative directly affects Texans living with dementia and their families, as well as researchers and healthcare providers in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 1207 requires group health benefit plans to cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures under specific conditions. It mandates coverage only if the patient has a documented infertility history of at least three years (or specific conditions like endometriosis), the procedure uses the patient’s spouse’s sperm, the patient has tried less costly infertility treatments first, and the facility meets American Society for Reproductive Medicine standards. This bill directly affects group health insurance plans and individuals seeking IVF coverage in Texas. The requirements apply only to plans delivered or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.