Rep. Shelby Slawson

Maddy summaryHB 1391's title indicates it increases criminal penalties for certain trafficking and sexual offenses and changes parole eligibility. However, the full bill text is not available in the provided context, so specific provisions, affected parties, or implementation details cannot be confirmed. Without access to the detailed legislative language, a factual summary of its mechanisms or direct impacts cannot be generated. The bill is currently in committee review (referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee) but remains unavailable for detailed analysis.

Maddy summaryHB 2958 requires adults applying for or continuing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, and minor parents who are heads of household, to undergo drug screening for marijuana and controlled substances. If screening suggests drug use (excluding prescribed low-THC cannabis), applicants must take a drug test; a positive result leads to six months of ineligibility for a first offense or 12 months for a second offense. The bill allows reapplication after six months with proof of substance abuse treatment enrollment or completion. This legislation, pending in the Human Services committee, directly affects TANF applicants in Texas by linking drug testing to benefit eligibility.

Maddy summaryHB 3197 establishes the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine as a new academic unit within Tarleton State University, operating under the Texas A&M University System's board of regents. The bill amends the Education Code to define the college's structure, authorize the board to set courses and policies, and include it in official listings of Texas medical schools. This directly affects Tarleton State University by creating a new osteopathic medicine program and updates state definitions to formally recognize the college alongside other medical institutions like the University of Texas Health Science Centers. The legislation does not address funding, curriculum specifics, or implementation timelines.

Maddy summaryHB 3186 requires out-of-state colleges competing against Texas public universities in intercollegiate athletics to certify 30 days before the event that they will follow Texas' biological sex-based team eligibility rules. It directly affects out-of-state institutions competing against Texas schools in sports, mandating this certification to ensure compliance with Texas' policy. The bill adds this certification requirement to the Education Code, applying to all such competitions starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. It does not alter existing rules for Texas schools or individual athlete eligibility.

Maddy summaryHB 3176 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products developed using mRNA material for preventing or treating communicable diseases within Texas. It defines "mRNA material" as substances introducing messenger RNA corresponding to viral proteins. The law applies directly to pharmaceutical companies and distributors of such products, banning these activities statewide. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3175 would allow Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin (a medication typically used for animal parasites) without a doctor's prescription, overriding existing laws. The bill requires the state health commissioner to issue a statewide rule with standardized protocols, patient instructions, and annual reporting on dispensing volumes. Pharmacists acting in good faith would be protected from legal liability for dispensing under this rule. It directly affects pharmacists, patients seeking ivermectin, and state health oversight, creating a new dispensing framework for this medication. The bill is pending in the Public Health committee as of March 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3056 requires Texas municipalities and counties to prohibit the installation of commercial wind or solar power facilities within 500 yards of adjacent property unless the developer obtains written consent from all nearby property owners. This rule applies only to facilities selling energy wholesale (not residential installations) and specifies that distance is measured from the nearest structure to the property line. Local governments must adopt these regulations by October 1, 2025, and cannot require removal of facilities already under construction before that date. The bill directly affects developers of large-scale renewable energy projects seeking to build near residential or commercial properties.

Maddy summaryHB 3210 requires state contractors, local governments (political subdivisions), and private employers in Texas to use the federal E-Verify program to confirm employee work authorization. The bill mandates that state agencies cannot award contracts to entities not registered with E-Verify, and contracts must include a certification statement confirming compliance. Contractors must maintain E-Verify participation throughout the contract term, and violations would be referred to the comptroller for action. This policy directly affects businesses and government entities entering into state contracts by making federal employment verification a contractual condition. The bill focuses on implementing existing federal verification requirements through state contract rules.

Maddy summaryHB 2816 protects healthcare providers and facilities from being required to participate in or provide certain health care services that conflict with their sincerely held religious or philosophical beliefs. It defines key terms like "conscience," "health care provider" (including students and non-licensed staff), and "health care service" (covering family planning, abortion-related counseling, and treatment). The bill creates a civil remedy for violations and authorizes disciplinary action against entities that force non-participation in services due to conscience objections. It directly affects hospitals, clinics, pharmacists, and all healthcare workers who may decline services like abortion care or contraception-related counseling. The law aims to prevent adverse actions against providers who refuse such services based on personal beliefs.

Maddy summaryHB 2887 prohibits Texas state and local governments from enforcing rules, fees, taxes, or mandates from the World Health Organization, United Nations, or World Economic Forum. The bill explicitly states these international organizations have no jurisdiction in Texas and bars enforcement of their policies by any Texas political subdivision. Key provisions require that state and local entities disregard any mandates from these three organizations starting September 1, 2025. This directly affects Texas government operations, ensuring state and local agencies cannot implement or enforce international organization directives.