Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson

Maddy summaryHB 10, the Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act, creates the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office within the governor's office to streamline how state agencies develop and enforce rules. The bill requires agencies to identify unnecessary regulations, reduce costs for businesses and individuals subject to rules, and improve public access to rule information through a new online portal. Key provisions mandate agencies set goals to eliminate ineffective rules and minimize regulatory burdens while maintaining public protection. This bill directly affects state agencies and the businesses, professionals, and residents regulated by their rules.

Maddy summaryHB 3553 amends Texas Penal Code Section 9.42 to expand when deadly force may be used to protect property. It allows deadly force only to prevent specific crimes (arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft, or criminal mischief) or to stop someone fleeing after committing those crimes, and only if other means are impractical or would risk serious harm to the defender or others. The bill removes a previous nighttime restriction for property defense. It applies only to offenses occurring on or after September 1, 2025. This changes how Texans may legally respond to property crimes under strict conditions.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 5587 is not available in the provided context, and no substantive summary or policy details are included. The only information available is the bill's title ("Relating to the deadline of a manual rate filing by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association"), its filing date (March 14, 2025), and its referral to the Insurance committee. Without access to the actual bill language or summary, a factual summary of its provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, the full text of HB 5586 is unavailable - only a placeholder note states it "will be available soon" and directs users to a PDF. No specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are described in the given materials. The bill's title indicates it relates to meetings of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's board, but without the actual text, no concrete policy details can be summarized. A complete summary cannot be provided until the bill text is accessible.

Maddy summaryHB 5589 requires the Texas State Board of Education to review and update science curriculum standards by March 1, 2026. The bill mandates that the revised curriculum must be relevant to student learning, up-to-date, and aligned with national and state science education standards. This affects all Texas public school students and educators by setting new requirements for the state’s science curriculum framework. The review process expires on September 1, 2026, and the bill takes effect either immediately (if passed with a two-thirds vote) or September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 5591 is not currently available in the provided context. While the title indicates it relates to "opioid overdose training for peace officers," no specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are described in the available information. The bill was filed on March 14, 2025, and referred to a committee on April 7, 2025, but no substantive details about its requirements or scope are provided. A complete summary cannot be generated without access to the bill's actual text or official summary.

Maddy summaryHB 5114 requires physicians licensed in Texas who treat pregnant women to complete two hours of continuing medical education (CME) about Texas adoption law during each renewal cycle of their medical license. This applies specifically to physicians whose practice involves pregnant patients, with the initial requirement covering the first two license renewals (including one hour within the first year) and subsequent requirements every eight years. The CME must cover specific adoption procedures, including parental rights termination, voluntary termination processes, hospital release protocols, post-termination contact terms, emergency infant care, financial assistance for expectant mothers, and differences between private adoption and foster care adoption. Physicians may count these hours toward existing CME requirements under Texas law.

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 5622 is not available in the provided context, so a detailed summary cannot be generated. The bill's title indicates it would prohibit private employers from requiring certain vaccines as a condition of employment and authorize administrative penalties for violations. Without access to the complete bill text, specific mechanisms, scope of "certain vaccine mandates," or direct affected parties cannot be accurately described. For a precise summary, please consult the official bill text or PDF.

Maddy summaryHB 5100 requires Texas public schools to include specific adoption information in the existing parenting and paternity awareness program taught in high school health classes (with optional use in middle/junior high). The bill mandates curriculum covering differences between private adoption and foster care, adoption processes (private/foster care systems), and adoption as an alternative to parenthood. This policy change applies to all Texas public school districts beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. The bill amends Education Code sections 28.002(p) and (p-2) to add these adoption-related requirements to the existing program.

Maddy summaryHB 5251 allows public school students in Texas to be excused from school for mental health care appointments, provided they return to school the same day. It amends Texas Education Code to add mental health appointments under "temporary absences" for students, alongside existing reasons like religious observances or court appearances. The bill applies to the 2025-2026 school year and requires students to resume classes on the same day as the appointment. It directly affects public school students needing same-day mental health care, without requiring physician certification (unlike illness-related absences). The policy change aims to support timely mental health care access while maintaining school attendance requirements.