Rep. Suleman Lalani

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas law enforcement agencies to report missing children to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children within two hours of receiving a report. The law mandates that agencies immediately begin investigations and enter detailed information about the child and any suspected abductor into multiple national and state databases. Police must also electronically share case details with other law enforcement agencies within 200 miles and inform families that their information has been submitted to these systems. These requirements apply to all law enforcement agencies in Texas regardless of where the child went missing. The bill repeals a duplicate provision to avoid redundancy in existing statutes.

Maddy summarySB 2024 prohibits the marketing, advertising, selling, or offering for sale of e-cigarette products that use cartoon characters targeting minors, mimic products marketed to children (like school supplies or candy), resemble food items, include celebrity imagery, or are shaped like everyday items (e.g., highlighters, headphones, or toys). It also bans e-cigarette products manufactured in China. The law creates criminal penalties for violations and applies to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. This bill directly affects e-cigarette manufacturers, retailers, and marketers operating in Texas.

Maddy summaryHB 4751 establishes the Texas Quantum Initiative to position Texas as a national leader in quantum technology. The initiative, administered by the Governor's office with a 7-member executive committee appointed by the Governor, focuses on accelerating quantum computing, networking, and sensing technologies into the state's economy. Key provisions include developing a strategic plan for quantum leadership, identifying workforce training needs, supporting existing quantum industries, and building a quantum manufacturing supply chain. The bill directly affects Texas' economic development strategy, regulatory stakeholders, higher education institutions, and quantum technology industries within the state.

Maddy summaryHB 20 establishes Texas' Applied Sciences Pathway program, allowing high school students to earn both diplomas and industry certificates through school-college partnerships. It requires courses in 20 specific high-wage, high-growth fields like plumbing, welding, IT, and oil/gas exploration, with a focus on successful job placement rates. Partnerships must offer non-duplicative, progressive coursework leading to both diplomas and certificates in these sectors. The program begins for the 2027-2028 school year, with industries reviewed every five years to match labor market needs.

Maddy summarySB 2232 designates October 21 as "Unplug Texas Day" to encourage Texans to take breaks from electronic devices and engage in activities like outdoor play, creativity, and family time. The bill directs state and local parks and recreation agencies to coordinate programs and events on this day to promote the use of parks and recreational facilities. It does not create new funding or legal requirements but serves as a symbolic initiative to highlight community and outdoor engagement. The bill became effective on September 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.

Maddy summaryHB 14 creates the Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office within the Governor's office to support the state's nuclear energy industry. The bill defines "advanced nuclear projects" to include facilities using next-generation reactors (like small modular reactors), fuel cycle operations, and associated technologies. The office will provide strategic leadership, develop public outreach programs, and promote job creation in advanced manufacturing while advancing nuclear energy for reliable power generation. This law directly affects Texas nuclear developers, utilities, and communities involved in nuclear facility projects. The office is authorized until September 1, 2040.

Maddy summarySB 441 creates civil liability for producing, soliciting, disclosing, or promoting AI-generated intimate visual material without a person's consent and with intent to harm. It specifically targets material that reveals the depicted person's identity (e.g., through facial recognition or unique features) and requires proof of actual harm. The law holds both creators of the material and owners of websites/social media platforms liable if they fail to remove such content after notice. This directly affects individuals whose images are used without consent in AI-generated intimate content, providing a legal path to seek damages for the harm caused.

Maddy summaryHB 102 requires Texas public universities to offer early registration for courses and programs to students in military-related programs who are in good standing. Specifically, it mandates this for students enrolled in ROTC programs, cadet corps (including at senior military colleges), or maritime academies. The law, effective for the 2026 spring semester, obligates institutions to provide this early registration opportunity on the same basis as other designated student groups. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will develop rules to implement this requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires vision insurance companies to create online applications for optometrists and therapeutic optometrists to join their plans. It mandates that insurers provide contracts within 10 business days of receiving a complete application and make credentialing decisions within 30 days. The bill ensures all applicants face identical application requirements and processing timelines, prohibiting insurers from considering extra information beyond the submitted application. It also requires insurers to include approved providers in their plans within 20 business days of contract acceptance. The law applies to all vision care plans serving Texas residents.

Maddy summaryHB 5656 creates Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 263, a new local government entity to provide utility services (like water, sewer, and drainage) to a specific area in Fort Bend County. The bill grants the district limited power to acquire property through eminent domain, authority to issue bonds for infrastructure projects, and the ability to impose assessments, fees, and taxes on properties within its boundaries. This procedural bill directly affects property owners in the designated district territory and establishes the district’s governing board and initial boundaries under Texas law. It became effective immediately on June 20, 2025, after being signed by the governor.