Rep. Jeff Leach

Maddy summaryTexas Senate Bill 2933 requires judges in Texas to complete mandatory training on elder abuse and related issues. Specifically, it mandates 12 hours of initial training for all district judges, county court judges, and other judicial officers during their first term or four years of service, including four hours on trafficking/child abuse (covering topics like grooming and medical findings), six hours on victim protection resources and gender bias, and one hour focused on elder abuse. Judges must also complete an additional five hours of training every subsequent term, with two hours on trafficking/child abuse topics and one hour on elder abuse. The bill directly affects all Texas judges with judicial authority, aiming to improve their understanding of elder abuse, child abuse, trafficking, and family violence through structured, topic-specific training requirements.

Maddy summarySB 1015 would require the Texas comptroller to redistribute excess fees collected by county probate courts. If total fees paid to the judicial fund exceed amounts needed for court operations (calculated under specific sections), the comptroller must send the excess proportionally back to counties that contributed more than their share. This applies to all statutory probate courts statewide and affects counties that collect these fees. The bill would take effect September 1, 2025, for fees collected on or after that date. (Note: The bill was reported adversely by the Senate Jurisprudence Committee on April 30, 2025.)

Maddy summarySB 1612 exempts certain construction funds from trust account requirements. It specifically removes the trust fund status for money reserved under Section 53.101 when used for building or repairing single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, or quadruplexes (up to four units) for residential use. This change directly affects residential contractors and homeowners by simplifying financial handling for smaller housing projects. The bill applies only to contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025, and adds provisions for attorney fees if beneficiaries win trust fund disputes.

Maddy summarySB 2188 requires spaceflight operators in specific Texas counties (bordering the Gulf of Mexico with FAA-approved spaceports) and small municipalities (under 150,000 population) to submit proposed launch dates to local officials. It allows county commissioners courts or municipal governing bodies to temporarily close beaches near launch sites during designated times - Monday 8 a.m. to Friday 12 p.m., or Friday 12 p.m. to Monday 8 a.m. - to protect public safety. The bill directly affects spaceport operators and coastal communities with approved launch facilities, while prohibiting local governments from banning spaceflight activities outside these specific closure procedures. It clarifies that spaceflight regulation falls under federal and state jurisdiction, not local ordinances.

Maddy summaryHB 220 requires Texas healthcare facilities treating sexual assault survivors to provide specific care standards. It mandates: forensic medical exams per state codes, private waiting areas, access to sexual assault advocates (if available), crisis center contact information, private treatment rooms (if available), STI prophylaxis when needed, free showers (if facilities offer them), and emergency contraception with consent and clinical indication. The bill directly affects sexual assault survivors seeking medical care and healthcare facilities across Texas. If passed, these requirements would take effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 5 creates the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to accelerate research on dementia causes, prevention, and treatment. The institute will award grants to Texas universities, medical facilities, and research groups to expand dementia-related studies and create jobs. It establishes three committees to oversee funding and research priorities, with the program set to expire on September 1, 2035, unless renewed under Texas law. The bill directly affects Texas research institutions receiving grants and aims to improve dementia health outcomes for state residents. This legislation became law after being signed by the Governor on May 24, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1257 requires health benefit plans covering gender transition procedures to also cover all related adverse effects (including short- or long-term side effects), annual mental and physical health monitoring regardless of gender identity in medical records, and any necessary reversal or reconstruction procedures. This applies to all health plans providing coverage for gender transition care, including Medicaid, employer-sponsored plans, and insurance policies issued by entities like health maintenance organizations. The law mandates this coverage for enrollees who underwent transition procedures, even if they weren’t enrolled at the time of treatment. It does not apply to self-funded plans governed by federal ERISA law.

Maddy summaryHR 1270 is a ceremonial resolution from the Texas House of Representatives congratulating Avery Penrod on her graduation from Allen High School on May 23, 2025. It recognizes her academic achievements (including National Honor Society membership and Eagle Scholar status), athletic honors (AVCA Best and Brightest award), community service (tutoring, coaching), and future plans to study psychology at the University of Arkansas. The resolution contains no policy provisions or legislative changes - it is purely symbolic, expressing the House's goodwill through a formal congratulatory statement. It was adopted by the Texas House on May 23, 2025, and an official copy was prepared for Avery Penrod.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1274), not a substantive bill. It formally congratulates Emmy Cox on graduating from Allen High School (May 23, 2025) and extends the Texas House of Representatives' best wishes for her future. The resolution specifically acknowledges her academic achievements, leadership roles, community service, and plans to attend Oklahoma State University. It directs the House to prepare an official copy for Ms. Cox as a gesture of recognition. No policy changes or direct impacts on laws or regulations are involved.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding commemorative resolution (HR 1272) passed by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025. It formally congratulates Peyton Cox on graduating from Allen High School and extends well-wishes for her future studies at Oklahoma State University. The resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it serves solely as a ceremonial expression of recognition for one student's achievements. It was adopted without debate and reported enrolled, as is standard for such commemorative measures.