Rep. James Frank

Maddy summaryHB 4211 creates new rules for residential arrangements where buyers purchase an interest in a business entity (like a company or LLC) that owns homes, rather than buying the homes directly. It requires sellers to clearly disclose that buyers are purchasing an entity interest - not the property itself - and prohibits entities from charging transfer fees or restricting transfers of these interests. The law also bans discrimination in these arrangements (e.g., refusing to sell to qualified buyers) and ensures disputes must be resolved in state or federal courts, not private tribunals. This applies to single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and quadruplexes owned by such entities, protecting buyers in these specific ownership structures.

Maddy summaryHB 300 increases the maximum Texas Armed Services Scholarship to $30,000 per academic year (up from $15,000), capping at the average cost of attendance at Texas colleges. It expands appointment authority, allowing the governor and lieutenant governor to each appoint two students annually, and each state senator or representative to appoint one student, with deadlines set for September 30. The bill directly affects Texas students enrolled in ROTC or similar military commissioning programs at Texas colleges, requiring proof of program enrollment or acceptance into the Texas State Guard. These changes are effective immediately after the bill was signed by the governor on June 20, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 269 requires physicians to report certain serious adverse reactions to federal systems (VAERS for vaccines, MedWatch for drugs) when patients receive experimental/investigational vaccines or drugs approved for emergency use by the FDA. It defines "serious adverse events" as those causing death, life-threatening conditions, hospitalization, or significant disability. Physicians must report within one year of vaccination/drug administration if they diagnose the condition and know the patient received a covered vaccine or drug. Violations may result in non-disciplinary corrective action for first offenses or disciplinary measures by the Texas Medical Board for repeat failures. The law applies only to non-routine vaccines/drugs, excluding standard vaccines and clinical trial uses.

Maddy summarySB 571 updates Texas education law to restrict employment of contract employees who work in public schools and have direct student contact. It prohibits school districts and contractors from hiring individuals with certain criminal convictions (like felonies or misdemeanors listed under Section 22.085) or those identified in a misconduct registry for specific offenses. The bill also expands access to this registry - used to track ineligible employees - to include private schools, non-profit teacher organizations, and school contractors. These changes apply only to new contracts entered on or after September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3441 creates legal liability for vaccine manufacturers who advertise a harmful vaccine within Texas. It defines "advertise" broadly to include paid promotions across media (TV, internet, influencers), but excludes doctor-patient discussions or clinic materials. If a manufacturer's advertised vaccine causes injury, victims can sue within three years for actual damages, attorney fees, and court costs. The law applies only to cases where harm occurs on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 216 requires health care providers in Texas to send patients a written, itemized bill within 30 days after receiving final payment from a third party (like insurance). The bill must list each service or supply provided during the visit and can be delivered electronically via a patient portal (with specific steps to verify portal access), by mail, or as a physical copy at the provider's office. Providers must also honor a patient's preferred delivery method if electronic billing isn't feasible. Violations could lead to disciplinary action by licensing authorities, though good-faith mailings that are returned undeliverable or sent to outdated addresses are exempt. The law became effective September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2898 requires developers to submit detailed advance notice to the Texas Department of Transportation before erecting temporary meteorological towers used to assess wind resources for potential wind farms. The notice must include tower location coordinates, height, owner information, and erection dates, submitted 30 days in advance via the department’s website. Owners must also update the department if any details change after initial submission. This bill directly affects wind energy companies and site assessors planning to install these towers, adding a standardized notification process to ensure safety and coordination with federal radar facilities. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2757 allows Texas public school districts to create a policy enabling children of active-duty foreign military members stationed in Texas to establish their age for school admission by demonstrating they will turn the required age during the school year they apply. This directly affects children of foreign military personnel who might otherwise face strict age cutoffs for enrollment. The key provision lets school boards waive standard age requirements if a child meets the age threshold during the upcoming school year, rather than by a fixed date. The law took effect immediately upon the Governor's signature on June 20, 2025, applying to the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 102 requires Texas public universities to offer early registration for courses and programs to students in military-related programs who are in good standing. Specifically, it mandates this for students enrolled in ROTC programs, cadet corps (including at senior military colleges), or maritime academies. The law, effective for the 2026 spring semester, obligates institutions to provide this early registration opportunity on the same basis as other designated student groups. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will develop rules to implement this requirement.

Maddy summarySB 331 requires hospitals, abortion facilities, surgical centers, and other large health care providers (with $7 million or more in annual revenue) to publicly disclose pricing information for certain services. It mandates that facilities respond to commission requests for corrective action plans if they fail to comply, with administrative penalties for non-compliance. The law applies only to facilities meeting the $7 million revenue threshold, as specified in Section 327.0015 of the Health and Safety Code. The bill became effective immediately after the governor signed it on June 20, 2025.