Rep. Suleman Lalani

Maddy summarySB 2308 establishes a Texas grant program to fund clinical trials of ibogaine with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval as a treatment for opioid use disorder, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other neurological or mental health conditions where ibogaine demonstrates efficacy. The program provides state funding to public-private partnerships conducting FDA drug development trials, targeting organizations with capacity to lead these trials and seek FDA approval. Eligible applicants must be for-profit, nonprofit, or public benefit entities capable of conducting the required trials and future research. This policy change directly supports the FDA approval process for ibogaine treatment, without authorizing its immediate use.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural correction resolution (HCR 172), not a substantive bill. It directs the Senate enrolling clerk to remove the phrase "and how to track the status of the request" from Section 6 of Senate Bill 441 (specifically in Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 98B.0022(d)(2)). The correction addresses a technical error in the bill's text before final enrollment. This resolution does not change any policy or affect any individuals or entities.

Maddy summarySJR 59 proposes a constitutional amendment to create two dedicated funds for Texas State Technical College System campuses: a permanent infrastructure fund for long-term capital projects and an available workforce education fund for immediate equipment and facility needs. This bill repeals a current funding limitation, allowing the system to access annual appropriations meant for public higher education institutions without restrictions. The funds would be financed through existing state appropriations, investments, and donations, managed by the comptroller, to support campus buildings, equipment, and educational program infrastructure. The amendment would directly affect Texas State Technical College System campuses by providing a dedicated, stable funding source for their capital requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 150 establishes the Texas Cyber Command as a new state agency under the Government Code, effective September 1, 2025. The bill transfers specific cybersecurity responsibilities from the Department of Information Resources to this new command, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure such as energy systems, water facilities, health care, and transportation networks. The command will handle cybersecurity incidents - including ransomware attacks and system breaches - by providing services to covered entities like local governments and private operators of critical infrastructure. This creates a dedicated state-level entity for coordinating cybersecurity efforts across vital systems, replacing the previous structure managed by the Department of Information Resources.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the Texas Africa Chamber of Commerce (TXACC) by designating May 22, 2025, as "Texas Africa Chamber of Commerce Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It recognizes TXACC's work building economic ties between Texas and Africa, hosting African leaders, and supporting the African diaspora in Texas. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture welcoming TXACC's delegation to the Capitol on that date. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects TXACC and its members by formally acknowledging their contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 1188, the Caytlin Handley Act, requires Texas school districts to provide parents or guardians of students with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays with information about local disability authority services during their first individualized education program (IEP) meeting. The bill mandates that schools share details about public benefits and waiver programs (like Section 1915(c) services under federal law) offered by the county disability authority. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission must develop and distribute clear informational materials to schools for this purpose. This law took effect immediately on May 29, 2025, applying to the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal description of Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College in the Texas Education Code by removing the term "upper-level" from its official designation. It directly affects the university's Rio Grande College campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde, which are part of Sul Ross State University. The change takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not alter course offerings, funding, or academic programs. The bill is purely procedural, adjusting how the institution is formally referenced in state law.

Maddy summaryHB 451 requires Texas child welfare and juvenile justice systems to screen children in state custody or under juvenile probation for risk of commercial sexual exploitation. It mandates this screening using validated tools within 45 days of a child entering state conservatorship or before juvenile case dispositions, if age-appropriate or concerns exist. The screening must be conducted by the Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit under the Texas Government Code. Implementation depends on legislative funding, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3320 creates a self-insurance pool specifically for qualifying religious institutions in Texas, allowing them to cover property and casualty risks without traditional insurance. It directly affects nonprofit religious organizations (including churches, denominations, and 501(c)(3) entities) that join the pool through formal agreements. The bill establishes administrative rules, authorizes fees to fund the pool, and includes penalties for noncompliance, while clarifying the pool is not considered "insurance" under Texas law. Key provisions define terms like "member," "pool coverage," and "pool creation agreement" to govern participation and financial obligations. This framework replaces traditional insurance requirements for eligible religious groups with a self-funded system managed by a dedicated board.

Maddy summaryHB 37 requires hospitals with maternal care designations to provide bereavement counseling options and perinatal bereavement devices (which delay tissue deterioration for up to 72 hours after pregnancy loss or infant death) to families following intrauterine fetal demise, neonatal death, or stillbirth. The Texas Department of State Health Services must establish a perinatal bereavement care initiative offering hospitals training for staff on compassionate communication and resources like devices with maintenance support. This law directly affects designated hospitals and families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss in Texas. The initiative aims to improve access to supportive care during this difficult time, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025.