Rep. Mary González

Maddy summaryHB 641 requires Texas public school districts to incorporate digital citizenship instruction into their curriculum starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It specifically mandates that sixth-grade students complete this instruction as part of their social studies curriculum. The bill defines digital citizenship to include media literacy (such as identifying credible information and analyzing AI-generated content), digital ethics and respectful online behavior, and cyberbullying prevention. This affects all Texas public school districts and their sixth-grade students.

Maddy summaryHB 615 addresses policies for public school students who knowingly produce or distribute intimate videos or images of other students. It would establish specific procedures for schools to follow in such cases, directly affecting students, school staff, and potentially law enforcement. The bill focuses on creating clear protocols for handling these incidents within school environments. However, the full text of the bill is not available in the provided context, so specific mechanisms or requirements cannot be detailed. For a complete summary, the full bill text should be consulted when accessible.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 550 is not currently available in the provided context, as the system notes "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon. In the meantime, please see the PDF." Without access to the actual bill language or summary details, a factual description of its provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties cannot be provided. The title indicates it relates to menstrual products in public schools, but specific requirements, funding mechanisms, or scope (e.g., grade levels, product types) are not described in the available information. For an accurate summary, the full bill text or an official summary would be required.

Maddy summaryHB 515 requires Texas public school districts to adopt written policies banning student use of personal electronic devices (like smartphones) during school hours. Students must store devices in lockable containers provided by the district, with exceptions for medical needs requiring written documentation from a healthcare provider. Districts must also report on policy effectiveness to the Texas Education Agency, including impacts on student behavior, mental health, and feedback from students and staff. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, HB 373 is a bill that has been filed (November 2024) and referred to the Committee on County & Regional Government (February 2025). The bill's title indicates it relates to expanding or clarifying counties' authority to regulate recycling businesses. However, the actual bill text is unavailable in the provided context, so specific provisions, affected entities, or mechanisms cannot be described. A detailed summary of the bill's policy changes is not possible without access to the full text.

Maddy summaryHB 466, titled "Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain public school students with disabilities," is currently without available text for review. The bill was filed on November 12, 2024, and referred to the Public Education committee on February 28, 2025. Without access to the bill's full text or specific provisions, a detailed summary of its policies, affected parties, or mechanisms cannot be provided. This bill appears to relate to educational policies for students with disabilities, but concrete details are unavailable in the current context.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, a detailed summary of HB 317 cannot be generated. The bill's title indicates it relates to employee time off for reproductive loss, but the actual bill text is unavailable (marked "not currently available" with a PDF reference). No specific provisions, affected groups, or mechanisms are described in the given information. The recent actions (filing, referral) only show procedural status, not policy content. Without the bill text or summary details, a factual summary meeting the requested criteria cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryHB 301 requires Texas state employers to provide up to 20 hours of unpaid leave per fiscal year for employees to attend prenatal care appointments. It directly affects all state employees in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches who need to schedule medical appointments related to pregnancy. The bill defines "prenatal care" to include physical exams, medical procedures, monitoring/testing, and provider discussions about pregnancy. This leave is in addition to existing leave benefits under state law and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 440 requires certain public alert messages to be provided in both English and Spanish. This applies to government agencies and public safety organizations that issue alerts, such as emergency notifications or critical safety information. The key provision mandates that each alert must include both languages, ensuring accessibility for Spanish-speaking residents. The bill covers specific alerts designated under its provisions, without specifying exact types or additional implementation details.

Maddy summaryHB 258, titled "Relating to leave for lactating state employees," is a bill currently in early legislative stages (filed November 2024, referred February 2025). The bill's specific provisions and affected parties cannot be summarized from the provided context, as the full bill text is unavailable ("This version is not currently available"). Without access to the bill's actual language or summary details, no concrete policy changes or key mechanisms can be described. A complete summary requires the bill text or a published summary, which is not included in the current information.