Rep. David Spiller

Maddy summaryHB 789 requires school districts to obtain written parental consent before school staff conduct psychological or psychiatric assessments, tests, or treatment for students. It applies to all school personnel, including contractors, and defines "mental health activities" broadly to include surveys, check-ins, or screenings disguised as academic exercises. Exceptions include mandated special education evaluations, safety recordings (like discipline footage), classroom instruction, and student safety programs. The bill also clarifies it does not override existing child counseling consent rules or mandatory child abuse reporting requirements. This law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 840 creates a 12-member Historical Representation Advisory Committee to advise on adding or removing statues and memorials at the Texas Capitol Complex. The committee, with members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and House speaker to include diverse representation (African American, Hispanic, Native American, female, and rural heritage Texans), will guide decisions about historical displays. It does not apply to monuments on public property outside the Capitol Complex, focusing solely on the Capitol's historical representation. The bill establishes this process but does not authorize immediate removals or penalties, as the committee's role is advisory only.

Maddy summaryHB 717 would protect public school employees in Texas from being prohibited from engaging in religious speech or prayer during work hours, unless a school district or government entity demonstrates a compelling state interest that requires the restriction and uses the least restrictive means possible. The bill specifically prohibits schools from infringing on this right except in narrowly defined circumstances, such as preventing disruption to school operations. This proposed law directly affects all public school employees (teachers, staff, etc.) in Texas school districts and charter schools, but it is still pending in committee and has not become law. The bill would take effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 528's bill text is not available in the provided context, preventing a detailed summary. The title indicates it would require public schools to provide certain parents with notice about incidents and risks related to their child, including suicide prevention materials. Without the full bill text, specific mechanisms, scope of "certain parents," or exact notice requirements cannot be confirmed. For a complete understanding, consult the official bill document or PDF.

Maddy summaryHB 515 requires Texas public school districts to adopt written policies banning student use of personal electronic devices (like smartphones) during school hours. Students must store devices in lockable containers provided by the district, with exceptions for medical needs requiring written documentation from a healthcare provider. Districts must also report on policy effectiveness to the Texas Education Agency, including impacts on student behavior, mental health, and feedback from students and staff. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 312) would restrict eligibility for public office or advisory roles to U.S. citizens only. It would directly affect non-citizen residents who currently serve on local boards, task forces, or in appointed government positions. The bill's key provision would require all appointees to public offices or advisory bodies to be U.S. citizens, removing current exceptions for non-citizens. No bill text or specific provisions are available in the provided context, as the document states "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." Therefore, a detailed summary cannot be provided at this time.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text or content of HB 424. The bill description states it relates to "the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education," but no specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups are detailed in the available information. Without access to the bill's text or summary, a factual summary cannot be generated. Please check for the full bill text or PDF in the official legislative database.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 344 is unavailable in the provided context, with a placeholder noting "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." No specific provisions, affected parties, or policy mechanisms are described. The bill's title indicates it relates to restrictions on public school instruction or activities concerning sexual orientation or gender identity, but the actual content cannot be summarized without the full text. A complete summary cannot be generated based on the current information.

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 239 is not available in the provided context, only its title and basic status. The title indicates the bill relates to regulations for entering or using private spaces and authorizes civil penalties, but specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms cannot be described without the bill text. Recent actions show it was filed in November 2024 and referred to State Affairs in February 2025. Without access to the bill's content, a detailed summary of its policy changes cannot be generated. For accurate details, consult the official bill PDF or legislative database.

Maddy summaryHB 191 prohibits certain foreign entities from purchasing or acquiring title to real property in Texas. It specifically bans governmental entities from "designated countries" (identified by U.S. intelligence as posing national security risks) and organizations headquartered in those countries or controlled by their governments. The law adds enforcement authority for the Texas Attorney General to sue violators in district court. This affects foreign governments and businesses tied to countries deemed security threats by U.S. intelligence assessments. The bill directly changes property ownership rules for these specific foreign entities within Texas.