Rep. Joe Moody

Maddy summaryHB 2514 clarifies eligibility rules for drug court programs in Texas. It allows counties and cities to establish programs for adults charged with drug or alcohol offenses (excluding violent or firearm-related cases), juveniles, people reentering after prison, and families in dependency cases. The bill requires the state's attorney to consent before an adult can join the standard drug court program for their offense. This changes who qualifies for these programs and adds a consent step for certain adults. The bill is currently under review by the Criminal Jurisprudence committee.

Maddy summaryHB 2129 expands access to mental health services for public school students in Texas by allowing school districts to contract with local mental health authorities for on-campus care. It requires that, with parent consent, these providers share assessment results and service outcomes with students' primary care physicians. The bill also establishes new oversight requirements, including annual audits of school health programs and risk assessments to ensure proper use of federal Medicaid funds. These changes directly affect public school students needing mental health support, school districts, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission managing program compliance.

Maddy summaryHB 1853 changes Texas law to make public the names and contact information of businesses or individuals who supply substances or materials used in executions (such as lethal injection drugs or equipment). Previously, this information was protected as confidential under state law, but the bill explicitly requires it to be disclosed as public information. The law keeps confidential the details of people directly involved in the execution process itself (like those administering substances), while requiring transparency for suppliers. This change applies only to information requests received on or after September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2055 amends Texas Penal Code sections to prohibit the death penalty for capital felony offenses committed by individuals younger than 21 years old, raising the age limit from 18 to 21. It mandates life imprisonment without parole as the sole sentencing option for these cases, regardless of whether the prosecution seeks the death penalty. The law applies to all pending or future criminal cases filed on or after its effective date (September 1, 2025), including offenses committed before that date. This change directly affects individuals under 21 who commit capital felonies, ensuring they cannot receive the death penalty and must serve life without parole.

Maddy summaryHB 2058 requires hospitals with specific maternal care designations to provide supportive counseling and medical cooling devices (like specialized blankets or cradles) to parents and families following a perinatal death or stillbirth. It creates a grant program to help these hospitals cover costs for staff training on compassionate care and purchasing/maintaining cooling devices. The bill also establishes a hospital recognition program for facilities excelling in perinatal palliative care. These provisions directly affect Texas hospitals licensed under Chapter 241 that serve maternal care patients. The law aims to improve access to and quality of grief support services for families experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.

Maddy summaryHB 2247 creates a specialized court program for individuals charged with family violence offenses who meet specific eligibility criteria. The bill establishes a court program integrating educational and rehabilitative services (including battering intervention programs) to help participants end abusive behavior, with courts required to dismiss cases after successful completion. Eligible participants would receive an order of nondisclosure for their criminal records, similar to a deferred adjudication dismissal. The program applies only to defendants with no prior convictions for certain violent or sexual offenses. This bill directly affects family violence defendants who qualify and courts handling these cases.

Maddy summaryHB 1556 prohibits the sale, transfer, or loan of certain semiautomatic rifles to individuals under 21 years old. Specifically, it bans transfers of rifles capable of accepting detachable magazines with a caliber greater than .22 to anyone younger than 21. The bill creates a new criminal offense for violations and increases penalties for such violations. Exceptions apply for transfers to peace officers or military veterans who are honorably discharged or currently serving. This bill directly affects firearm sellers, retailers, and young adults aged 18-20 who would be barred from legally receiving these specific rifles.

Maddy summaryHB 1467 requires Texas assisted living facilities to maintain and file health and safety plans with the state, including emergency power plans for 72-hour outages to support medical equipment. It creates a statewide database for emergency response agencies to access these plans, while allowing fines for facilities that fail to submit required plans or comply with rules. The bill directly affects licensed assisted living facilities across Texas and ensures their emergency plans are coordinated with local emergency management. Key provisions include mandating emergency generators with sufficient fuel and protecting resident data in the database.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, the full text of HB 1379 is not currently available (the system notes "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon"). Only the bill's title and basic procedural details are provided. The title indicates the bill relates to the authority of game wardens or Parks and Wildlife Department peace officers to enter private property, but the specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are not described in the available text. Without the actual bill language or summary details, a factual summary of the bill's content cannot be generated. The bill was filed on November 18, 2024, and referred to the Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee on March 11, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5 creates the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to accelerate research on dementia and related disorders. The institute will award grants to Texas universities, medical facilities, and other eligible organizations for research into dementia causes, prevention strategies, treatments, and symptom mitigation. It establishes oversight committees to manage grants, ensure compliance, and requires annual public reports detailing funded projects and recipients. The institute is set to expire on September 1, 2035, unless extended under Texas Sunset Act procedures.