Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson

Maddy summaryHB 3639 allows physical therapists in Texas to provide initial treatment to patients for up to 20 consecutive business days without a referral from a doctor or other qualified healthcare provider. After this 20-day period, therapists must obtain a referral to continue treatment. The bill amends Texas law to extend the initial treatment window from 10 to 20 days and repeals the previous shorter timeframe. This directly affects physical therapists and their patients by changing the initial care access rules in Texas. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, with implementing rules due by December 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3617 would create an independent Office of Inspector General for Education within the Texas Education Agency to investigate misconduct by employees at public schools and other educational entities. The bill establishes specific qualifications for the inspector general, including certification as an investigator and expertise in areas like law or fraud, and requires appointment without political bias. It also creates a new criminal offense for certain misconduct and increases administrative penalties for violations related to public education. This office would operate separately from the Texas Education Agency to ensure impartial investigations and reporting.

Maddy summaryHJR 155 proposes a constitutional amendment establishing parents' rights to direct their child's education in Texas. If approved by voters, it would add Section 37 to the Texas Constitution, granting parents (including legal guardians and custodians) specific rights: choosing public school options, selecting alternative education like private or homeschooling, accessing school materials and records (including health records), and attending school meetings. The amendment prohibits denying these rights based on disability and allows the legislature to create processes to uphold them. The proposal requires voter approval in the November 2025 election.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow honorably discharged veterans aged 65 or older in Texas to receive free hunting and fishing licenses. It adds this group to existing fee waiver categories under Texas Parks and Wildlife law, covering both individual licenses and combination hunting/fishing licenses. The waiver applies only to licenses issued on or after September 1, 2025, with no refunds for licenses purchased before that date. The policy directly affects eligible veterans seeking these recreational licenses through the Parks and Wildlife Department.

Maddy summaryHB 2981 bans money contributions and spending by specific-purpose committees formed solely to support or oppose ballot measures in Texas. It directly affects these committees, their donors, and anyone attempting to influence ballot measures through such committees. The bill creates a criminal offense for violating these restrictions and imposes civil penalties for noncompliance. These changes would apply to committees operating under Texas election law for ballot measure campaigns.

Maddy summaryHB 3101 requires Texas public school districts to contract only with tutoring providers approved by the state education agency. Approved providers must meet specific criteria, including small group instruction (no more than four students per tutor), qualified tutors, and research-based methods. Districts must use outcomes-based contracts where a significant portion of provider payment depends on measurable student results, such as improved test scores or academic growth. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to new contracts entered after that date.

Maddy summaryHB 3068 allows public Texas universities to consider scores from the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to ACT or SAT scores for undergraduate admissions. Specifically, it adds a requirement that students may use a CLT score of at least 71 out of 120 (or equivalent) to meet the standardized test benchmark under existing admission rules. This directly affects high school graduates applying to Texas public institutions of higher education who choose to submit CLT scores instead of ACT/SAT results. The bill amends Education Code sections 51.803 and 51.805 to include this new assessment option while maintaining existing criteria like top 10% high school GPA.

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 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.