Rep. Mihaela Pleșa

Maddy summaryHB 4847 requires county assessor-collectors to post specific school district tax information on their websites for districts that exceed state funding entitlements. It mandates disclosure of: (1) the percentage of local taxes required to pay for attendance credits, (2) the percentage not required, and (3) a plain-language explanation of how recapture works. This affects school districts collecting more local property taxes than the state requires them to retain under Texas law. The goal is to increase transparency for taxpayers about how their property taxes fund public education and contribute to state education funding.

Maddy summaryHB 2060 requires Texas' Health and Human Services Commission to study how Medicaid covers infants born to mothers who were Medicaid recipients at the time of birth. The study examines specific practices, including whether separate applications are needed for these infants, if residency with the mother is required for eligibility, how Medicaid IDs are handled, and if citizenship proof is required before the infant turns one year old. The Commission must assess compliance with federal guidelines on continuous coverage until the infant reaches age one, unless they die, move out of state, or are voluntarily disenrolled. The Commission must submit a written report with findings and legislative recommendations by September 1, 2026. This bill does not change current Medicaid policy but mandates an evaluation of existing administrative practices affecting infant coverage.

Maddy summarySB 610 requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to establish an anti-trafficking unit, identify businesses in licensed industries affected by human trafficking, and coordinate with law enforcement, the Attorney General’s office, and anti-trafficking organizations. It directly affects licensed businesses (e.g., spas, massage parlors, or other regulated industries) by enabling TDLR to conduct inspections and investigations for trafficking indicators. The bill mandates TDLR to adopt rules for these inspections and protects victim identities by making information identifying trafficking victims confidential, exempting it from public disclosure under state law. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3420 requires Texas law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and telecommunicator employers to create mental health leave policies for their peace officers, firefighters, and full-time telecommunicators. The bill mandates that these policies must provide clear guidelines for using leave after traumatic work events, guarantee no salary reduction, specify the number of available leave days, and ensure anonymity for employees who take leave. It directly affects public safety workers who experience trauma while performing their duties. The policy must also list available mental health services in the employer's area. The bill focuses on creating structured support systems rather than altering funding or service delivery.

Maddy summaryHB 1738 repeals the criminal penalty for homosexual conduct (previously codified in Section 21.06 of the Penal Code). It simultaneously amends health education requirements in Texas schools to mandate that materials for minors include the statement that "homosexual conduct is not an acceptable lifestyle," while incorrectly referencing the repealed law. The bill affects public school health curricula for students under 18, requiring this specific language to be included in sexual education programs. The legislation passed the Texas legislature on May 16, 2025, and would take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025, otherwise.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary sales tax exemption for clothing and footwear priced under $100 during a specific three-day window each year. The exemption applies only to purchases made from 12:01 a.m. Friday before the first Saturday following July 30 until 12 midnight Sunday. It directly affects Texas residents buying qualifying items for school during this period, as the timing aligns with the start of the school year. The exemption is not permanent and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1820 allows individuals arrested for a crime but never charged to clear their arrest records under specific conditions. It directly affects people who were arrested but not prosecuted, including those where a grand jury failed to find probable cause for the alleged offense. The bill establishes timeframes for expungement: 180 days for Class C misdemeanors, one year for Class B/A misdemeanors, and three years for felonies, or if the state attorney certifies records aren't needed for investigations. If no indictment or information was filed within these periods, or if the grand jury declined to find probable cause, the person can request record removal. The law applies to offenses occurring before, during, or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2814 requires Texas juvenile justice departments and county sheriffs to provide certain identification documents to youth leaving custody. Specifically, it mandates that juvenile facilities request and provide a personal identification certificate before releasing youth committed to their care, and similarly requires county sheriffs to verify if jail inmates have valid ID or request a certificate for them before discharge. The bill authorizes a fee for issuing these documents and establishes a process for agencies like the Department of Public Safety and health services to verify identities electronically. This policy directly affects youth in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and individuals released from county jails who lack state-issued identification.

Maddy summaryHB 2086 amends Texas law to clarify procedures for determining if a plaintiff is a "vexatious litigant" (someone who files repeated, unreasonable lawsuits). It allows defendants to file a motion within 90 days of their answer, requiring the court to stay the case until the motion is resolved. To qualify as vexatious, a plaintiff must have filed at least five cases in seven years that were dismissed, remained pending for two years, or deemed frivolous, or repeatedly relitigated the same issue after losing. If the motion succeeds, the plaintiff must post security (like a bond) before proceeding. This directly affects plaintiffs with a pattern of persistent, unsuccessful litigation and changes court handling of such motions.

Maddy summaryHB 3918 requires Texas municipalities to publish two specific items online: (1) all local rules governing where political signs can be placed, and (2) a map showing areas where signs are regulated or banned. It also mandates that municipal clerks send these materials to local candidates, elections officers, and county political party officials. The law aims to increase transparency about sign placement rules, directly affecting municipalities' public information practices and political candidates' access to local regulations. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and is currently pending in the State Affairs committee.