Rep. Will Metcalf

Maddy summaryHB 3399 prohibits physicians and health care providers in Texas from performing certain gender transition procedures or prescribing specific treatments for minors (under 18) using public funds. It bans surgeries like hysterectomy, orchiectomy, and mastectomy, as well as prescription drugs that block puberty or cause infertility (e.g., puberty blockers or high-dose hormone therapy). The bill specifically targets Medicaid and public assistance programs, restricting their use for these services for children. Exceptions allow care with parental consent for individuals under 18. The law applies to all public health programs covered under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 161.

Maddy summaryHB 3292 prohibits Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools from serving or selling ultraprocessed foods containing specific additives during regular school hours. The bill defines ultraprocessed food as containing any of 12 listed additives, including artificial colors (like Red 40 and Yellow 5), brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, or titanium dioxide. Schools cannot offer these items on campus during school hours, but parents may still provide such foods to their children. The law would take effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 3226 repeals a specific provision (Section 25.1723(c) of the Government Code) that defined the jurisdiction of statutory probate courts in Montgomery County. This change directly affects Montgomery County probate courts by altering the legal authority governing their jurisdiction over certain cases. The bill applies only to cases filed on or after September 1, 2025, meaning existing cases filed before that date will continue under the previous law. The legislation makes a technical adjustment to court jurisdiction without creating new programs or altering broader legal standards.

Maddy summaryHB 3230 creates a special billing mechanism ("capacity cost recovery rider") for certain Texas electric utilities operating solely outside the ERCOT grid in Southeastern Electric Reliability Council areas. It allows these utilities to recover annual costs and revenues from federal energy auctions and power purchase agreements (under FERC jurisdiction) through an annual rate adjustment, rather than waiting for traditional rate cases. The bill prevents double-counting by requiring utilities to remove these costs from base rates if the rider is in place. This directly affects specific utilities in non-ERCOT regions participating in multi-state energy markets.

Maddy summaryHB 3064 exempts all tangible personal property (such as equipment, inventory, and furniture) from annual ad valorem property taxes starting January 1, 2026. It removes references to taxing tangible personal property in multiple sections of the Texas Tax Code and adds a new provision (Section 11.015) explicitly stating this exemption. This change affects all property owners in Texas who currently pay taxes on tangible personal property, including businesses and individuals. The bill makes this exemption permanent for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, with no further tax requirements for this property type.

Maddy summaryHB 3186 requires out-of-state colleges competing against Texas public universities in intercollegiate athletics to certify 30 days before the event that they will follow Texas' biological sex-based team eligibility rules. It directly affects out-of-state institutions competing against Texas schools in sports, mandating this certification to ensure compliance with Texas' policy. The bill adds this certification requirement to the Education Code, applying to all such competitions starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. It does not alter existing rules for Texas schools or individual athlete eligibility.

Maddy summaryHB 3176 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products developed using mRNA material for preventing or treating communicable diseases within Texas. It defines "mRNA material" as substances introducing messenger RNA corresponding to viral proteins. The law applies directly to pharmaceutical companies and distributors of such products, banning these activities statewide. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3175 would allow Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin (a medication typically used for animal parasites) without a doctor's prescription, overriding existing laws. The bill requires the state health commissioner to issue a statewide rule with standardized protocols, patient instructions, and annual reporting on dispensing volumes. Pharmacists acting in good faith would be protected from legal liability for dispensing under this rule. It directly affects pharmacists, patients seeking ivermectin, and state health oversight, creating a new dispensing framework for this medication. The bill is pending in the Public Health committee as of March 2025.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 3132 is not currently available in the provided context. The title indicates it relates to reporting requirements for assisted reproductive technology (including in vitro fertilization), but specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are not described. Without access to the full bill text or summary details, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The bill was filed on February 20, 2025, and referred to the Public Health committee.

Maddy summaryHB 3056 requires Texas municipalities and counties to prohibit the installation of commercial wind or solar power facilities within 500 yards of adjacent property unless the developer obtains written consent from all nearby property owners. This rule applies only to facilities selling energy wholesale (not residential installations) and specifies that distance is measured from the nearest structure to the property line. Local governments must adopt these regulations by October 1, 2025, and cannot require removal of facilities already under construction before that date. The bill directly affects developers of large-scale renewable energy projects seeking to build near residential or commercial properties.