Rep. Ryan Guillen

Maddy summaryHB 5632 allows Texas Employees Retirement System retirees to update their designated beneficiary for survivor pension payments after retirement. It requires written, notarized consent from a current or former spouse (or a court order) if the original beneficiary was a spouse. The new beneficiary receives monthly payments for the shorter of their remaining life expectancy or the original beneficiary's life expectancy at retirement. The bill applies to retirees changing beneficiaries on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, and prohibits multiple post-retirement beneficiary changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1845 clarifies that rural prosecutor offices receiving salary assistance grants must use funds **only** to either increase salaries for specific staff (assistant attorneys, investigators, paralegals, or victim coordinators) or hire additional staff. It directly affects rural prosecutor offices in Texas that participate in the state’s salary assistance grant program. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and prohibits using these funds for other purposes like office supplies or equipment.

Maddy summaryHB 3666 requires all Texas state agencies to implement a standardized internal auditing program. It mandates that agencies create annual risk-based audit plans and conduct periodic reviews of three key areas: financial systems, operational controls, and information technology systems. The bill defines internal auditing as an independent process to evaluate controls and improve organizational effectiveness, without adding new funding or altering existing audit types. This applies directly to every department, board, or commission in the Texas executive branch.

Maddy summaryHB 3712 prevents owners, contractors, and subcontractors from reserving funds for custom-made construction materials that have already been delivered, accepted, and covered by a manufacturer's warranty. The bill amends Texas Property Code to prohibit holding funds for such materials once they are delivered and under warranty, ensuring funds aren't unnecessarily retained. This applies only to new construction contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025, leaving existing contracts unaffected. The change aims to streamline fund management for construction projects by eliminating redundant financial holds.

Maddy summaryHB 3900 requires Texas local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) to invest at least 35% of their available funds in Texas-located banks or credit unions that meet specific investment criteria. The bill mandates this requirement in local governments' official investment policies, directly affecting how public funds are managed. Key provisions specify that the 35% minimum must apply to funds designated for investment under existing state law (Sections 2256.009(a)(7), (8), or 2256.010). The law takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 5097 limits how Texas agencies can share criminal history records related to licensing. It restricts the Consumer Credit Commissioner from disclosing such records except to the individual whose record it is, with a court order, or with their consent. The bill also specifies that the Texas Department of Insurance may access criminal history records only for applicants seeking insurance licenses or related authorizations under specific chapters of the Insurance Code. This directly affects insurance applicants, license holders, and the agencies handling their background checks. The changes aim to clarify who can obtain these records and under what conditions, focusing on privacy and proper disclosure procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 2192 proposes to amend Texas law by adding four new authorized periods for retail fireworks sales: February 25-27, April 16-21, a week around Memorial Day (Wednesday before last Monday in May), and the Diwali holiday period. It directly affects retail fireworks permit holders, allowing them to sell to the public during these additional times if approved by a county commissioners court. The bill also specifies that sales near the Texas-Mexico border during May 1-5 remain permitted only in counties with prior approval. The proposed changes would take effect September 1, 2025, pending legislative approval.

Maddy summaryHB 4029 creates a supplemental retirement program for law enforcement officers already enrolled in Texas' Teacher Retirement System (TRS). It establishes "supplemental program service credit" for officers who hold a Texas law enforcement license and whose primary duty involves enforcing criminal laws. Members with at least 25 years of this qualifying service can retire regardless of age, receiving an annuity calculated using their highest five years of pay multiplied by a standard retirement factor plus an additional 0.5%. This bill directly affects current and future law enforcement officers in TRS who meet the specific service criteria.

Maddy summaryHB 5248 establishes a pilot program to increase safe disposal options for unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs (including controlled substances) in Texas. Pharmacies meeting specific criteria - such as DEA registration, no opioid litigation, and compliance with federal collection rules - can apply to participate. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will develop the program, prioritizing rural or underserved areas and pharmacies not already collecting drugs under federal rules. The initiative aims to expand public access to collection receptacles for safe drug disposal.

Maddy summarySB 825 requires the Texas state department to conduct an annual study on the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration within the state. The study must be completed by September 1 each year, with results submitted to the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature. The department may collaborate with universities, nonprofits, or government agencies to assist with the study. This bill directly affects state agencies responsible for data collection and reporting, with the requirement taking effect September 1, 2025.