Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson

Maddy summaryHB 1963 requires Texas public schools to establish policies and procedures for addressing dating violence, directly affecting students, staff, and school administrators. The bill mandates disciplinary actions such as placing students in alternative education programs or expelling them for dating violence under Section 37.0052, and requires reporting certain assault or harassment incidents to law enforcement via Section 37.0151. It applies to all public schools, including charter schools, and aligns with existing education code provisions on bullying prevention, student discipline, and safety protocols. The legislation focuses on standardizing responses to dating violence through specific policy requirements rather than creating new penalties or funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHB 2245 requires Texas election officials to send written notices to registered voters whose citizenship status matches certain databases (like motor vehicle records or federal databases). Voters must then submit proof of U.S. citizenship - such as a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization document - to the election office within a specified timeframe. The Secretary of State must monthly compare voter registration data against state birth records, motor vehicle databases, Homeland Security, and Social Security Administration systems. This bill directly affects voters whose registration information aligns with these external citizenship records and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2361 requires Texas local law enforcement agencies to either enter into written agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under federal Section 287(g) to enforce immigration law or document all efforts to secure such an agreement. Agencies must dedicate a minimum number of officers to immigration enforcement if an agreement is signed and maintain records indefinitely. Failure to comply may result in the Attorney General issuing a notice, followed by potential legal action and denial of state grant funds for the political subdivision. This bill directly affects all Texas county and municipal law enforcement agencies and their local governments.

Maddy summaryHB 1806 prohibits Texas governmental entities (like cities, counties, or state agencies) from using public funds to support abortion-related services. It specifically bans taxpayer money from covering costs for travel, lodging, childcare, food, or counseling that helps individuals obtain an abortion or access abortion providers. The bill defines "abortion assistance entities" broadly to include groups providing financial aid, travel planning, or abortion-inducing drugs, and "abortion providers" as facilities performing over 50 abortions annually. This law directly affects government agencies and any organization receiving public funds that facilitates abortion access. The bill does not apply to federal programs conflicting with its provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1982 would require federal agents to obtain a state-issued license before operating within the state. It mandates special procedures for executing federal warrants in the state, including notifying state authorities. The bill also creates a new criminal offense for federal agents who fail to comply with these licensing or procedural requirements. This legislation directly affects federal law enforcement agencies and agents operating within the state, imposing new legal obligations on their activities.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of HB 2258. Only the title ("Imposing private civil liability on anyone who causes or contributes to the social transitioning of a minor") and basic filing dates are listed, with a note stating "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." No specific mechanisms, affected parties, or policy details are described in the available information. Therefore, a factual summary of the bill's content cannot be generated from the provided context.

Maddy summaryHB 1645 creates a new legal right for individuals injured or killed by crimes committed by people unlawfully present in the U.S. to sue local governments and campus police departments. It allows victims or their representatives to seek damages if those entities violated immigration enforcement policies (specifically Section 752.053) and failed to comply with state law, leading to the perpetrator’s access during the crime. The bill waives sovereign immunity for these lawsuits and permits courts to award attorney fees to the winning party. It applies only to cases arising after its effective date of September 1, 2025. This is a policy change enabling civil lawsuits against local entities for specific immigration-related policy failures.

Maddy summaryHJR 109 is a proposed constitutional amendment addressing organizational and procedural rules for the state legislature. It does not specify particular changes to current procedures or identify who would be directly affected. As a procedural bill proposing a constitutional amendment, it requires voter approval to take effect. The bill was filed on January 10, 2025, and referred to the State Affairs committee on March 12, 2025, but no specific provisions or mechanisms are detailed in the available context.

Maddy summaryHB 1588 requires certain public officials - including school board members, judges, court staff, and attorneys general staff - to complete mandatory training on legal requirements for open meetings. The training must cover meeting procedures, notice rules, quorum requirements, and penalties for noncompliance, with specific content outlined in the bill. Officials must receive a certificate of completion, which they must maintain for public inspection. Training can be provided through regional education centers or approved providers, and at least one course must be available online at no cost.

Maddy summaryHB 1591 would allow Texas school districts with 190,000+ students to begin instruction for specific campuses (not the entire district) before the fourth Monday in August, under certain conditions. It requires these districts to provide additional locally funded instructional days beyond state requirements, have campuses undergoing board-approved "comprehensive reform," and secure majority student approval at those campuses. The bill directly affects large school districts seeking flexibility for specific campuses while maintaining the general state requirement that most districts cannot start before the fourth Monday in August. It does not change the standard start date for most schools or the overall instructional day requirements.