Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson

Maddy summaryThis Texas House resolution commemorates the dedication of the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, honoring 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray who loved nature and cared for animals. The resolution recognizes her legacy at the 39,000-acre Texas Gulf Coast refuge (previously Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge), which was renamed in her honor following a 2025 federal designation. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to honor her memory.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth's first celebration in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, when General Order No. 3 declared enslaved people in Texas free. It extends best wishes to Galveston residents as they observe the holiday, acknowledging the city's historical role as the birthplace of Juneteenth. The resolution is purely ceremonial, with no new laws or policy changes, and follows Texas making Juneteenth a state holiday in 1979 and a federal holiday in 2021.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill), passed by the Texas House of Representatives on June 1, 2025. It formally commends Andrew McKiernan for his work as a legislative aide to State Representative Terri Leo Wilson during the 89th Legislative Session. The resolution highlights McKiernan's educational background (including his degree in government at UT Austin), military child experience, and campus leadership roles. It does not create any new laws or affect public policy - its sole purpose is to express official recognition of his service.

Maddy summaryHR 170 is a memorial resolution honoring Jill Diane Warrington Glover of Double Oak, Texas, who passed away on January 14, 2024. The resolution recognizes her life as a civic leader, psychology professional, educator, and conservative activist who served as precinct chair, Republican Party committee chair, and advocated for legislation banning pediatric gender modification in Texas. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; instead, it formally commemorates her contributions and extends condolences to her family. This procedural resolution was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on June 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors Jessica Scheer for completing the Texas Partners in Policymaking program (Class of 2025). It recognizes her advocacy work, particularly her capstone project addressing personal care attendant shortages through increased compensation and training. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic expression of appreciation from the Texas House of Representatives. It directly affects Jessica Scheer as the honoree, celebrating her role as a disability advocate and parent.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 19 authorizes the State Preservation Board to approve construction of a replica of the "National Life Monument" (a bronze sculpture depicting a mother with an unborn child in a world-shaped womb) at the Texas State Capitol Complex. The resolution specifies the monument must be placed outside historic Capitol grounds, require private funding, and comply with existing size, design, and procedural rules under Chapter 443 of the Government Code. It directly affects the State Preservation Board, which must follow statutory requirements when reviewing the project. This is a procedural resolution (not a law) that formally enables the monument's placement without creating new legal obligations.

Maddy summarySB 207 allows public school students in Texas to be excused from school for mental health care appointments with licensed professionals, provided they return to school on the same day. It directly affects public school districts, requiring them to excuse these absences under Section 25.087(b)(2) of the Education Code. The key provision mandates that students must attend the appointment and return to school the same day, with no requirement for prior parental notification beyond standard health care appointment documentation. The bill applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summarySB 434 allows the Harris County Hospital District to hire and commission peace officers (law enforcement officers) for its facilities, expanding an existing authority previously limited to other county hospital districts. The bill amends two state codes: it adds Harris County to the list of districts permitted to employ peace officers under the Health and Safety Code, and updates the Code of Criminal Procedure to explicitly include hospital district peace officers in the definition of peace officers. This change directly affects Harris County Hospital District staff and security operations, enabling them to deploy authorized law enforcement personnel. The bill became law on September 1, 2025, after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the governor's approval.

Maddy summaryHB 5138 shifts responsibility for prosecuting election-related crimes from local prosecutors to the Texas Attorney General's office. It requires law enforcement agencies to report election law violations to the Attorney General and mandates that local prosecutors cooperate with the AG’s office. The bill creates new provisions in the Government Code (Subchapter D) and amends the Election Code to give the Attorney General sole authority to prosecute such offenses, effective September 1, 2026. This directly affects local law enforcement, county prosecutors, and the Attorney General’s office by centralizing prosecution authority for election crimes.

Maddy summarySB 1173 reduces the threshold requiring competitive procurement for Texas school districts, municipalities, and counties from $100,000 to $50,000 for most contracts. It applies to purchases of goods and services (excluding produce/fuel for schools and sole-supplier items), mandating methods like competitive bidding, sealed proposals, or reverse auctions. The bill clarifies that purchases from a single supplier aren’t subject to these rules and prohibits splitting contracts to avoid the threshold. This procedural change affects all local government spending above $50,000, effective September 1, 2025.