Rep. Mihaela Pleșa

Maddy summaryHJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. The bill would transfer $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026, for research, prevention, and treatment of dementia and related disorders. The institute would award grants to Texas research institutions, medical facilities, and collaboratives to develop treatments, prevention programs, and address access to care. This initiative directly affects Texans living with dementia and their families, as well as researchers and healthcare providers in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 1207 requires group health benefit plans to cover in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures under specific conditions. It mandates coverage only if the patient has a documented infertility history of at least three years (or specific conditions like endometriosis), the procedure uses the patient’s spouse’s sperm, the patient has tried less costly infertility treatments first, and the facility meets American Society for Reproductive Medicine standards. This bill directly affects group health insurance plans and individuals seeking IVF coverage in Texas. The requirements apply only to plans delivered or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1083 would expand eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at Texas public colleges and universities to include students who were previously under the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). This specifically affects former foster youth who aged out of the state's foster care system. The bill would allow these students to qualify for existing tuition exemptions that were previously unavailable to them. The measure aims to remove barriers to higher education access for this vulnerable group by aligning their eligibility with established exemption programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1086 proposes a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for certain retirement benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). This bill would directly affect state employees and retirees receiving benefits through the ERS. The adjustment would link benefit payments to inflation changes, though specific calculation details (e.g., percentage or indexing method) are not provided in the available context. The bill is currently pending in the Pensions, Investments & Financial Services committee after being filed in 2024 and read for the first time in March 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 887 requires Texas public school districts to provide age-appropriate education and informational materials about endometriosis and menstrual disorders to students. The State Board of Education must create a list of approved materials covering symptoms, health impacts, statistics, health advocacy practices, and treatment options. School districts may implement this education at grade levels and in courses they determine appropriate, with materials available for request. The law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.

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 390 changes how Texas school districts calculate their additional property tax rate for enrichment programs and the state funding they receive under the Foundation School Program. It reduces the maximum first-tier tax rate from 10 to 8 cents per $100 of property value. For the first 8 cents of tax effort above a base rate, districts receive the higher of two funding amounts; for any tax effort beyond 8 cents, the state funding rate is fixed at half the first-tier rate. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 337's full text is not available in the provided context. The bill's title indicates it would dedicate surplus funds from the foundation school fund to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program. Without the actual bill content, specific details about who it affects, key mechanisms, or concrete policy changes cannot be summarized. For a complete understanding, the official bill PDF should be consulted.

Maddy summaryHB 445 relates to adjustments in the public school finance system regarding "attendance credit" purchases. The bill's title indicates it would establish an "early agreement credit" mechanism for school districts purchasing attendance credits, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available context. This would directly affect public school districts participating in the state's school finance system, as it changes how they can account for or finance attendance-based funding. The bill was recently filed (Nov 2024) and referred to the Public Education committee (Feb 2025), but no further details or text are provided in the current context. Without the full bill text, a detailed summary of its mechanisms or specific impacts cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryHB 343 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). This bill directly affects Texas state employees and retirees covered by the ERS who receive retirement benefits. The key provision would automatically adjust those benefits annually to account for inflation, helping maintain purchasing power. The bill was recently filed and referred to the Pensions committee, but specific adjustment percentages or effective dates are not detailed in the available context.