Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas public school districts to include dating violence prevention strategies in their annual district improvement plans. It amends Education Code Section 11.252(a) to mandate that these plans specifically address "violence prevention programs" as part of required strategies for improving student performance. School districts must develop concrete approaches to address dating violence through existing program frameworks, such as conflict resolution and violence prevention initiatives. This policy affects all Texas public school districts serving students from elementary through high school.

Maddy summaryHJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. The bill would transfer $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026, for research, prevention, and treatment of dementia and related disorders. The institute would award grants to Texas research institutions, medical facilities, and collaboratives to develop treatments, prevention programs, and address access to care. This initiative directly affects Texans living with dementia and their families, as well as researchers and healthcare providers in the state.

Maddy summaryThis Texas constitutional amendment proposal would guarantee individuals the right to refuse vaccinations without facing restrictions on employment, school attendance, business access, or government services. If approved by voters in November 2025, it would add a new constitutional provision stating vaccination status cannot be required for these activities. The amendment would apply statewide to all residents and government interactions. It is currently pending in the State Affairs committee after being introduced in 2024.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, this bill's title indicates it relates to displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools, but the actual bill text is unavailable (noted as "not currently available" with a PDF reference). The bill was filed on November 12, 2024, and referred to the Public Education committee on March 7, 2025. No specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are described in the available information. Without access to the full bill text or summary details, a substantive policy summary cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 1134 prohibits the Texas Department of State Health Services from maintaining records of individuals who request vaccine exemption affidavits or tracking exemption forms by zip code. The bill requires the department to continue reporting only the total number of exemption forms sent annually to the legislature. It directly affects the department’s data collection practices related to vaccine exemptions, not the exemption process itself. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1123 would require Texas high school athletic competitions to be organized based on biological sex, meaning teams would be separated by sex assigned at birth. The bill mandates physical examinations and genetic testing for all student-athletes participating in interscholastic sports. The University Interscholastic League (UIL), which oversees high school athletics in Texas, must adopt specific rules to implement these requirements. This legislation directly affects high school students participating in sports across Texas public schools.

Maddy summaryHB 1137 requires Texas school board trustees to complete annual training on parental rights in education and mandates the Texas Education Agency to create a publicly accessible handbook explaining these rights. The handbook must be written in plain language, updated yearly, and available online in a searchable format. This bill directly affects school board members (who must complete the training) and parents (who gain clearer access to their educational rights). Key deadlines include developing the training by January 1, 2026, and creating the handbook by the same date.

Maddy summaryHB 1049 would establish a Texas-issued currency backed by physical gold and silver held in a state-managed depository. It authorizes the comptroller to create this currency, representing specific fractions of a troy ounce of gold or silver, and requires it to function as legal tender for debt payments. The bill mandates electronic transfer capabilities for the currency and designates the Texas Bullion Depository as the exclusive issuer. It also authorizes a fee to cover administrative costs, though specific fee amounts are not detailed in the provided text. This bill is procedural in nature, creating a new currency framework rather than altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1158 requires Texas public schools to obtain written parental consent before providing human sexuality instruction to students. The bill mandates that schools give parents a separate, dedicated notice at least 14 days before such instruction begins, prohibiting bundling this request with other consent forms. It directly affects students in public schools receiving human sexuality education and their parents, who must provide written approval. The law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 1183 allows counties and municipalities to prohibit e-cigarette retailers from operating within specific distances of school campuses. It sets a 300-foot limit for all primary or secondary schools (public or private) without requiring a school request, and a 1,000-foot limit when school districts or private school governing bodies formally request it. The bill includes an exception: it does not apply to retailers where e-cigarette sales account for less than 50% of total revenue. The law would take effect September 1, 2025, if passed.