Rep. Mihaela Pleșa

Maddy summaryHR 1028 designates May 21, 2025, as "Texas Capitol Staff Appreciation Day" to symbolically recognize legislative staff members for their work supporting Texas lawmakers. This ceremonial resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, expresses formal appreciation for staff employed in state lawmaker offices and legislative agencies. It has no legal effect, funding requirements, or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition. The bill passed the House on May 23, 2025, and is now enrolled.

Maddy summaryHB 331 creates a legal presumption that certain heart attacks or strokes suffered by firefighters, peace officers, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are work-related if they occur within eight hours after a shift involving strenuous physical activity like firefighting, rescue, or training. This means these first responders no longer need to prove their medical condition was caused by their job - instead, the law assumes it was work-related under specific conditions. The bill applies only to claims filed after its effective date (May 24, 2025), not to past claims. It excludes clerical or administrative work from the presumption, focusing solely on active emergency response duties.

Maddy summarySB 2776 clarifies when the Texas Juvenile Justice Department may share records about former juvenile clients. It allows disclosure only to individuals who were discharged from commitment, are at least 18 years old, and have given written consent. The department cannot share any information beyond what was consented to or for purposes outside the agreed scope. This bill directly affects former juvenile justice clients meeting these conditions, while maintaining existing privacy protections for other records.

Maddy summaryHB 290 would provide tuition and fee exemptions at Texas colleges for qualifying members of the Texas military forces (including National Guard and State Guard). It requires public and private institutions to waive tuition for up to 15 semester credit hours per term (increasing from 12) and all mandatory fees when tuition is waived. The program limits assistance to 15 credit hours per term and a maximum of seven academic years or 15 semesters total per service member. The Texas Adjutant General would certify eligible members and administer the program within available funding, with specific caps for Texas State Guard members (30 awards per term unless a compelling need is found).

Maddy summaryHB 3750 would require the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to reimburse current employees for certain legal costs related to their work. Specifically, it allows reimbursement of up to $10,000 in attorney fees for employees acquitted or cleared in criminal cases involving their job duties (protecting children, elderly, or disabled individuals), and up to $5,000 for employees seeking protective orders while on duty. The bill amends the Human Resources Code to establish these reimbursement limits and requires DFPS to create implementing rules. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1731 establishes Texas' participation in the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, allowing PAs licensed in Texas to practice in other participating states without additional licensing. The bill authorizes a fee to cover administrative costs of the compact and creates a system for mutual recognition of licenses. Key provisions require PAs to follow the laws of the state where the patient is located during care, and states participating in the compact retain authority to take adverse action against a PA's license. This directly affects physician assistants seeking to practice across state lines, including military families who can now more easily obtain licenses based on an existing good-standing license.

Maddy summaryHB 50 requires healthcare providers to obtain patient consent before conducting blood screening tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and to inform patients they can opt out of the test. If a screening test is positive, providers must offer information about available healthcare, prevention, and support services. The bill applies to all medical screenings for STDs in Texas and takes effect January 1, 2026, after the Health and Human Services Commission adopts implementing rules. It does not change existing testing protocols but adds a consent requirement and post-positive support obligation for providers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution congratulates Amy Willerson, a teacher at Plano ISD Academy High School, on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Plano Independent School District. It recognizes her work teaching theatre, English, history, and social studies, and acknowledges her positive impact on students and the community. The Texas House of Representatives adopted this non-binding resolution on May 23, 2025, to express its high regard for her contributions to education.

Maddy summaryThis resolution congratulates Kathleen Dobrott, a theater, speech, and debate teacher at Wilson Middle School in Plano ISD, on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her contributions to education through the Texas House of Representatives. The resolution expresses the House's "high regard" for her work and includes a copy for her as a token of appreciation. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or funding impact and solely serves to honor an individual educator.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) passed by the Texas House of Representatives. It formally congratulates Julia Hosid, a third-grade teacher at Saigling Elementary School in Plano ISD, on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year by her school district. The resolution expresses the House's high regard for her work and extends best wishes for her continued success.