Rep. David Spiller

Maddy summaryHB 1915 amends Texas Family Code sections 153.253 and 153.254 to change how courts handle child custody orders. It requires courts to adjust the standard possession schedule when a parent's work schedule, the child's school, or other special circumstances make the standard order impractical. For children under three, the bill mandates courts to consider specific factors including the child's medical needs, preexisting parent-child relationships, parental availability, and environmental factors during possession. The law directly affects parents and courts in custody cases involving young children or complex schedules. These changes aim to create more flexible, child-centered custody arrangements based on individual circumstances.

Maddy summaryHB 2116 requires all Texas public elementary and secondary schools to display a specific 16x20 inch poster or framed copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom, using the exact text and formatting outlined in the bill. The poster must include the full biblical text of the Ten Commandments as specified in Section 1.0041(c), be legible from any point in the classroom, and cannot include additional content. Schools may accept private donations meeting these requirements or replace non-compliant displays using public funds. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 1906 establishes the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston to assess bills that would require health insurers to cover new services, adjust payments to providers, or add administrative rules. The program analyzes how such "mandates" would affect coverage options and costs for health benefit plan issuers (including insurers, HMOs, and Medicaid managed care organizations) and enrollees. It authorizes a fee to fund this analysis, which the legislature can request for proposed bills before they become law. The bill does not change current coverage requirements but creates a process to evaluate future mandates' financial and coverage impacts.

Maddy summaryHB 2263 requires Texas to create a mobile-friendly webpage on Texas.gov providing pregnancy-related resources and information. It directs the commission and Department of Information Resources to include specific services like mental health counseling, financial assistance, legal support, health care options, and alternatives to abortion. The webpage must cover topics such as prenatal care, child development, family planning, and existing programs like Healthy Texas Women. This bill directly affects all Texas residents seeking pregnancy-related support by centralizing access to these resources in one accessible location.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Texas law to protect school district professional employees (like teachers and staff) from personal liability for routine job duties involving judgment or discretion. It specifically removes liability for actions within their employment scope, but maintains accountability for using excessive force, causing injury through negligence, or committing certain criminal offenses against students - including sexual assault (covered under specific Penal Code sections) or crimes requiring sex offender registration. The law applies only to conduct occurring on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect past incidents.

Maddy summaryHB 2361 requires Texas local law enforcement agencies to either enter into written agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under federal Section 287(g) to enforce immigration law or document all efforts to secure such an agreement. Agencies must dedicate a minimum number of officers to immigration enforcement if an agreement is signed and maintain records indefinitely. Failure to comply may result in the Attorney General issuing a notice, followed by potential legal action and denial of state grant funds for the political subdivision. This bill directly affects all Texas county and municipal law enforcement agencies and their local governments.

Maddy summaryHB 1806 prohibits Texas governmental entities (like cities, counties, or state agencies) from using public funds to support abortion-related services. It specifically bans taxpayer money from covering costs for travel, lodging, childcare, food, or counseling that helps individuals obtain an abortion or access abortion providers. The bill defines "abortion assistance entities" broadly to include groups providing financial aid, travel planning, or abortion-inducing drugs, and "abortion providers" as facilities performing over 50 abortions annually. This law directly affects government agencies and any organization receiving public funds that facilitates abortion access. The bill does not apply to federal programs conflicting with its provisions.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of HB 2258. Only the title ("Imposing private civil liability on anyone who causes or contributes to the social transitioning of a minor") and basic filing dates are listed, with a note stating "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." No specific mechanisms, affected parties, or policy details are described in the available information. Therefore, a factual summary of the bill's content cannot be generated from the provided context.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 310 is not available in the provided context, so a detailed summary cannot be generated. The title indicates it relates to the use of funds transferred from the Texas water fund, but specific provisions are missing. The bill was read first time on February 28, 2025, referred to the Natural Resources committee, and heard in a public hearing on March 12, 2025, before being left pending. Without the full text or legislative summary, concrete policy changes cannot be described.

Maddy summaryHB 1549 bans businesses in Texas from selling, offering for sale, or holding for sale "obscene devices" (as defined in the Penal Code), except for sexually oriented businesses operating under existing local licensing rules. The bill creates a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation for non-compliant businesses and allows county or district attorneys to seek injunctions and recover investigation costs. It directly affects businesses selling such devices, including retailers and vendors, while exempting licensed sexually oriented businesses. Enforcement is handled through civil lawsuits filed by local prosecutors, with penalties applying per violation.