Rep. Sheryl Cole

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution, not a legislative bill with policy changes. It honors Dale Woodkey, a Pflugerville community member and owner of Three Legged Goat wine bar, who passed away in November 2024. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' tribute to his service with organizations like the Rotary Club, Pflugerville Education Foundation, and Backpack Friends, and extends sympathy to his family. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it simply recognizes his contributions through a formal House tribute adopted on March 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 48 is a memorial resolution honoring Julian Boaz Alexander Bibby, a 27-year-old Austin IT professional who died on November 1, 2024. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, pays tribute to his life, family, and personal qualities described in the resolution (including his work, hobbies, and relationships with his mother, sister, and others). It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations - it is solely a symbolic gesture of remembrance. The resolution directs the House to extend condolences to his family and adopt the resolution in his memory upon adjournment. This is a standard commemorative resolution with no direct impact on constituents or policy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors W.C. Clark, a beloved Austin blues musician who died on March 2, 2024, at age 84. It recognizes his decades-long impact on Texas music as a mentor to artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, founder of the Triple Threat Revue, and recipient of multiple blues awards. The Texas House of Representatives formally pays tribute to his life and extends condolences to his family and fans. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy provisions or direct effects beyond this ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Texas Facilities Commission to name a new state building at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street (in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan) in honor of Mickey Leland. Leland was a Texas state representative (1972-1978) and U.S. congressman (1979-1989) who died in 1989. The bill commemorates his legacy, including his work on healthcare access, hunger relief, and civil rights advocacy during his legislative career. As a naming resolution, it has no policy impact beyond this tribute.

Maddy summaryHB 749 requires food service establishments in Texas serving shrimp imported from outside the U.S. to provide customers with a notice about the shrimp's origin. This notice must be displayed either on menus or in a visible area of the establishment. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, but businesses have until March 1, 2026, to comply. It directly affects restaurants and food venues serving imported shrimp, mandating transparency about the shrimp's import source without altering import regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 798 modifies Texas landlord-tenant law by extending notice periods for nonpayment of rent. It requires landlords to give residential tenants 10 days to pay overdue rent before issuing a "notice to vacate," followed by a 14-day notice period before filing an eviction lawsuit. The bill mandates specific warning language in notices, clarifying that the notice is not an eviction order and informing tenants of free legal assistance resources. It also adds a new provision (Section 24.00605) allowing tenants to pay all rent, court costs, and fees to reinstate their lease before a court-issued possession order takes effect. These changes directly affect residential tenants and landlords in Texas rental agreements.

Maddy summaryHB 687 establishes a bullying prevention pilot program for Texas public schools, targeting school districts with substantial need as determined by the Texas Education Agency. The bill authorizes the agency to develop evidence-based prevention strategies using research best practices and collaborate with child psychology and education experts. School districts receiving grants must implement the program at no more than three campuses, with funding covering program development and technical assistance through regional education centers. The program requires specific legislative appropriations to launch and operates under new Section 37.0833 of the Education Code, effective September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires meat, poultry, and shrimp products sold in Texas to include a clear label statement indicating whether the product originated in Texas. It directly affects retailers, restaurants, and distributors selling these food items within the state. The law mandates a simple "origin" notice on all relevant product labels, replacing vague or missing origin information. The requirement will take effect on September 1, 2025, following adoption of implementing rules by the Health and Human Services Commission.

Maddy summaryHB 528's bill text is not available in the provided context, preventing a detailed summary. The title indicates it would require public schools to provide certain parents with notice about incidents and risks related to their child, including suicide prevention materials. Without the full bill text, specific mechanisms, scope of "certain parents," or exact notice requirements cannot be confirmed. For a complete understanding, consult the official bill document or PDF.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 550 is not currently available in the provided context, as the system notes "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon. In the meantime, please see the PDF." Without access to the actual bill language or summary details, a factual description of its provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties cannot be provided. The title indicates it relates to menstrual products in public schools, but specific requirements, funding mechanisms, or scope (e.g., grade levels, product types) are not described in the available information. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or an official summary would be required.