Rep. Vikki Goodwin

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Maddy summaryHB 5 creates the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to accelerate research on dementia and related disorders. The institute will award grants to Texas universities, medical facilities, and other eligible organizations for research into dementia causes, prevention strategies, treatments, and symptom mitigation. It establishes oversight committees to manage grants, ensure compliance, and requires annual public reports detailing funded projects and recipients. The institute is set to expire on September 1, 2035, unless extended under Texas Sunset Act procedures.

Maddy summaryHJR 100 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Texas to expand Medicaid eligibility to all individuals who qualify under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) and for whom federal matching funds are available. It would directly affect low-income Texans who currently fall into the Medicaid coverage gap but meet federal ACA eligibility criteria. The amendment mandates that the state provide medical assistance to all such applicants when federal funds are accessible, without imposing new state costs. If approved by voters in November 2025, the change would take effect January 1, 2026, and expire January 1, 2027, unless ratified by voters.

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 summaryHB 1096 requires Texas public schools to notify parents/guardians each school year via email about their right to prohibit corporal punishment, including details on school policies and the annual written statement needed to ban its use. It mandates schools to report disciplinary data - like corporal punishment incidents, restraint use, and suspensions - broken down by student race, gender, and special education status through the PEIMS system. The bill directly affects school districts, parents, and students by standardizing communication about discipline and creating new transparency requirements. It does not ban corporal punishment but regulates its use through mandatory parental notification and detailed reporting. This bill is currently in the Public Education committee for review.

Maddy summaryHB 1098 requires Texas Medicaid and certain private health insurance plans to cover abortion services, FDA-approved contraception (including device insertion/removal), and voluntary sterilization (like vasectomies) without cost-sharing or pre-approval. The bill mandates that Medicaid reimbursement must be provided regardless of federal funding availability and prohibits deductibles, copays, prior authorization, or delays in coverage for these services. It directly affects Medicaid recipients and individuals enrolled in health benefit plans governed by Texas Insurance Code Chapter 1218. The law overrides prior restrictions, ensuring these reproductive health services are covered consistently under state and federal law.

Maddy summaryHB 874 requires licensed firearms dealers in Texas to report sales or transfers of two or more semiautomatic rifles (defined as rifles capable of accepting detachable magazines with caliber greater than .22) to the Texas Department of Public Safety within 24 hours. Dealers must review recent transactions with the same buyer to determine if reporting is needed before completing the sale. The report is confidential and must be transmitted to local law enforcement (sheriffs or police departments) within 24 hours of receipt by the state. This bill directly affects licensed firearms dealers, creating a criminal offense for failure to comply with these reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 808 requires sellers at gun shows to conduct national background checks before firearm sales and maintain sales records. It defines "gun shows" as events with three or more exhibitors charging fees for display or admission, and "gun show promoters" as those organizing such events. Promoters must notify local law enforcement 30 days in advance and arrange background checks for all buyers, with exceptions for peace officers and licensed handgun carriers. Violations are classified as Class A misdemeanors, punishable by up to one year in jail and fines.

Maddy summaryHB 803 increases the monthly longevity pay for Texas state employees from $20 to $50 for every two years of lifetime service credit. This change directly affects state employees who earn longevity pay based on their years of service. The bill amends Section 659.044(a) of the Government Code to reflect this new pay rate, which takes effect September 1, 2025. The legislation makes a specific, concrete adjustment to the existing pay calculation formula without altering eligibility or other program details.

Maddy summaryHB 639 would require licensed firearms dealers to include a firearm safety device or secure firearm storage device and certain information during firearm transfers. This bill directly affects licensed firearms dealers and firearm purchasers in the state. The key provision mandates that dealers provide these safety devices or storage information at the point of sale. However, the full bill text is unavailable, so specific details about the required devices, information content, or enforcement mechanisms cannot be confirmed.