Rep. Mihaela Pleșa

Maddy summaryHB 422 reduces the annual bond limit for water projects in Texas economically distressed areas from $100 million to $25 million. It directly affects water supply and sewer projects in these areas by limiting the Texas Water Development Board's ability to issue bonds for such initiatives. The key provision amends the Water Code to cap dedicated bonds under Section 17.0111 at $25 million annually, while maintaining a separate $50 million cap for other bond types. This change restricts funding availability for infrastructure development in underserved communities. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 365 amends the Texas Water Code to increase the maximum amount of non-repayable financial assistance the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) can provide to local governments in economically distressed areas. The bill raises the cap from 70% to 90% of the total principal amount of state-issued bonds (plus outstanding interest) authorized for water development projects under Article III of the Texas Constitution. This change allows the TWDB to grant more funding without requiring repayment, potentially expanding support for water infrastructure in struggling communities. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month in Texas. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges endometriosis - a condition affecting approximately 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide - as a significant health issue. The resolution highlights challenges like delayed diagnoses (often taking up to 10 years) and associated risks, including infertility and increased cancer susceptibility. It encourages Texans to learn more about the condition and supports ongoing awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryHB 2100 amends Texas law to clarify that courts must consider **all evidence on record** when ruling on a "no-evidence motion for summary judgment" in civil cases. This procedural change directly affects **civil litigants and courts** handling summary judgment motions where a party claims the opposing side lacks evidence to support their claim. The bill requires courts to evaluate all submitted evidence, not just the evidence presented by the moving party, and applies to motions pending or filed on or after its effective date (September 1, 2025). It does not alter substantive legal standards but streamlines the procedural review process.

Maddy summaryHB 8 reduces the maximum tax rate school districts can collect for the 2025-2026 school year by $0.0331, calculated using a new method in Section 48.2554 of the Education Code. It directly affects all Texas public school districts by adjusting how their maximum tax rates are determined, ensuring rates don’t drop below 90% of neighboring districts’ rates. The bill updates references to "maximum compressed tax rate" in multiple education funding laws to reflect this change and expires on September 1, 2027. It takes effect September 1, 2025, with no additional funding or program changes beyond the tax rate adjustment.

Maddy summaryHB 5434 requires credit bureaus to notify consumers via email when inaccurate information in their credit report is corrected, if the consumer provides an email address. Specifically, bureaus must send a secure link to a free corrected report within 30 business days of the correction. This directly affects consumers whose credit reports contained errors that were later fixed. The law applies only to corrections made on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, and ensures consumers can access their updated report at no cost.

Maddy summaryHB 5552 requires Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a plan for testing drinking water sources (like taps used for drinking or food) for lead at regular intervals. The plan must include maintaining test records, notifying parents and staff of results, and taking immediate action if lead levels exceed 15 parts per billion - such as restricting access, fixing contamination, and retesting until safe. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will develop rules for testing standards, handling high-lead incidents, and reducing lead through methods like filters. This bill directly affects all public schools in Texas by establishing new requirements for water safety and transparency.

Maddy summaryHB 5488 requires Texas Medicaid to reimburse providers for coordinated specialty care services for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. This includes evidence-based treatments like psychotherapy, medication management, case management, family support, and employment assistance, as defined by the RAISE early treatment program model. Providers must be contracted with Medicaid or a managed care organization and follow the treatment model's fidelity standards to qualify for reimbursement. The bill directly affects mental health providers and Medicaid recipients diagnosed with first episode psychosis, which can stem from mental illness, medical conditions, or substance use.

Maddy summaryHB 5432 requires the Texas Department of Public Safety to publicly post specific details online whenever it shares criminal history records with consumer reporting agencies. The bill mandates that for each such disclosure, the department must publish the agency's name, contact information (phone, address, email if available), and the dissemination date on its website. This applies to agencies defined under Texas Business & Commerce Code Section 20.01. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not change who receives records or the content of the records shared.

Maddy summaryHB 5386 allows pregnant individuals in their second or third trimester of pregnancy on election day to vote by mail in Texas. The bill amends Section 82.002 of the Election Code to add this as a new eligibility criterion under "disability or other physical condition," alongside existing provisions for sickness or childbirth-related confinement. It directly affects pregnant voters who meet the trimester requirement but cannot physically visit polling places on election day. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.