Rep. Vikki Goodwin

Maddy summaryHB 711 prohibits individuals convicted of certain family violence misdemeanors (specifically Class A misdemeanors under Texas Penal Code §22.01 involving family or household members) from possessing firearms for five years after release from prison or community supervision. The law applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect prior convictions. It amends Texas Penal Code §46.04 to establish this 5-year possession ban following release from confinement or supervision. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, with no retroactive application.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 691 ("Relating to the minimum wage") is unavailable in the provided context, with a note stating "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." Only the bill's title and recent procedural actions are documented (filed November 2024, read first time March 2025, referred to the Workforce committee). Without access to the actual provisions or policy details, a substantive summary cannot be generated. Legislative summaries require specific text to describe mechanisms, affected groups, or policy changes, which are not present here. For an accurate summary, please consult the full bill text or official legislative documents once available.

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 summaryHB 720 creates a state grant program to help ketamine clinics provide mental health treatment to active duty military personnel, first responders, and veterans. The program reimburses clinics for uncompensated care provided to these groups, covering treatment costs and related resources. Grants are administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which will set eligibility criteria and monitor recipients. The bill specifically focuses on expanding access to ketamine-based mental health services for these priority populations, with no mention of cost-sharing or patient eligibility requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 607 prohibits healthcare providers from discriminating against patients based on age, race, disability, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. The bill directly affects patients seeking healthcare services and healthcare providers operating within the state. While the specific enforcement mechanisms and scope aren't detailed in the available context (as the full bill text is listed as "coming soon"), the title indicates it would establish explicit protections against these forms of discrimination in healthcare settings. The bill is currently in early stages (filed November 2024, referred to Public Health March 2025), so no further details are available.

Maddy summaryHB 635 would allow eligible state employees to work flexible schedules, including remote work or at approved alternative locations, as determined by their agency. The bill aims to provide flexibility for employees and potentially improve workplace efficiency, though specific eligibility criteria or implementation details are not provided in the available context. This legislation directly affects state employees in agencies that adopt the policy, but the full provisions remain unclear without the bill text. Since the detailed content is unavailable (only the title and placeholder message are provided), a complete summary cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 540 is not available in the provided context (only the title and basic status are visible). While the title indicates it relates to "preferential voting in certain elections," the specific provisions, affected groups, or mechanisms cannot be summarized without the full text. The bill was filed on November 12, 2024, and referred to the Elections committee on March 3, 2025, but no substantive details are included here. To generate an accurate summary, the full bill text or PDF would be required.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 585 is not currently available in the provided context, and no substantive details about its provisions or policy mechanisms are included. The bill title indicates it relates to "the right to assistive reproductive technology treatments and procedures, including in vitro fertilization," but no specific provisions, affected groups, or key mechanisms are described. Without access to the actual bill language or a summary of its content, a factual summary cannot be generated. The bill was filed in November 2024 and referred to the Judiciary committee in March 2025, but this does not clarify its policy content.

Maddy summaryHB 520 (Relating to cottage food production operations) is a bill focused on regulating home-based food businesses, though the full text is currently unavailable. It has been filed (2024-11-12) and referred to the Public Health committee (2025-03-03), but no specific provisions or affected parties are detailed in the provided context. As the bill is in early stages with no enacted text, concrete policy changes or mechanisms cannot be described. Without access to the bill's actual content or summary, a detailed policy description is not possible.

Maddy summaryHJR 51 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Texas voters to choose between observing standard time year-round or daylight saving time year-round through a statewide referendum. If approved by voters in November 2025, the legislature would then pass a law implementing the majority preference. The bill directly affects all Texas voters who participate in the 2025 referendum and the state legislature, which would enact the chosen time standard. This would change Texas' time observance policy without altering current federal time zone rules.