Rep. Cody Harris

Maddy summaryHB 2978 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to reimburse network pharmacies for prescription drugs and devices at least the actual cost to the pharmacy, excluding professional dispensing fees from this calculation. It mandates that dispensing fees must be no less than the amount paid under Texas Medicaid's fee-for-service model. The law applies to most health benefit plans but excludes Medicaid, TRICARE, the child health plan, and specific state programs like workers' compensation. Pharmacies can appeal if they believe their reimbursement falls below these standards.

Maddy summaryHB 2977 creates a process for developers and property owners to obtain third-party review of development plans or inspections if a regulatory authority fails to act within 15 days. It allows applicants to hire licensed engineers (under Occupations Code Chapter 1001) or approved inspectors (like International Code Council-certified professionals) to review plans or inspect improvements, provided the reviewer isn't the applicant or the person whose work is being reviewed. The third party must follow all applicable laws as if they were the regulatory authority and must notify the authority of results within 15 days of completion. This directly affects developers seeking faster approvals, property owners needing inspections, and local government agencies managing development reviews. The bill does not change the 15-day deadline but provides an alternative when agencies miss it.

Maddy summaryHB 2979 prohibits private entities from using eminent domain to acquire land for high-speed rail projects. It requires that if a high-speed rail project is canceled, unused for 10 years, or no longer needs the land, original landowners (or their heirs) can repurchase the property at the price they originally sold it for. The law applies specifically to property acquired under Texas Transportation Code definitions of "high-speed rail" and directly affects landowners near proposed rail lines and private rail developers. It creates a clear repurchase right for affected property owners while restricting eminent domain use for private rail projects.

Maddy summaryHB 3175 would allow Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin (a medication typically used for animal parasites) without a doctor's prescription, overriding existing laws. The bill requires the state health commissioner to issue a statewide rule with standardized protocols, patient instructions, and annual reporting on dispensing volumes. Pharmacists acting in good faith would be protected from legal liability for dispensing under this rule. It directly affects pharmacists, patients seeking ivermectin, and state health oversight, creating a new dispensing framework for this medication. The bill is pending in the Public Health committee as of March 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3160 requires Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt internet safety policies that comply with federal law (Children's Internet Protection Act) and mandate vendors to certify they won't provide obscene or harmful content to minors. It also requires schools to create a public process for reporting and responding to internet safety concerns, with annual reports submitted to the education agency. Public libraries must adopt similar policies protecting minors accessing online resources, including vendor certifications. Non-compliant school districts face withheld state funding under Chapters 46 and 48 until they meet the requirements.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 3132 is not currently available in the provided context. The title indicates it relates to reporting requirements for assisted reproductive technology (including in vitro fertilization), but specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are not described. Without access to the full bill text or summary details, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The bill was filed on February 20, 2025, and referred to the Public Health committee.

Maddy summaryHB 2752 would add Subchapter H to Texas Property Code, creating new restrictions on foreign individuals or entities from "designated countries" purchasing or acquiring title to Texas real property. A "designated country" is defined as one identified by U.S. intelligence as a national security risk, designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, or subject to U.S. sanctions related to arms transfers. The bill requires that transactions involving such foreign buyers comply with these new provisions, though it does not ban all foreign purchases. This policy change directly affects foreign buyers from the specified countries and modifies existing property rights language in the Texas Property Code. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2816 protects healthcare providers and facilities from being required to participate in or provide certain health care services that conflict with their sincerely held religious or philosophical beliefs. It defines key terms like "conscience," "health care provider" (including students and non-licensed staff), and "health care service" (covering family planning, abortion-related counseling, and treatment). The bill creates a civil remedy for violations and authorizes disciplinary action against entities that force non-participation in services due to conscience objections. It directly affects hospitals, clinics, pharmacists, and all healthcare workers who may decline services like abortion care or contraception-related counseling. The law aims to prevent adverse actions against providers who refuse such services based on personal beliefs.

Maddy summaryHB 2887 prohibits Texas state and local governments from enforcing rules, fees, taxes, or mandates from the World Health Organization, United Nations, or World Economic Forum. The bill explicitly states these international organizations have no jurisdiction in Texas and bars enforcement of their policies by any Texas political subdivision. Key provisions require that state and local entities disregard any mandates from these three organizations starting September 1, 2025. This directly affects Texas government operations, ensuring state and local agencies cannot implement or enforce international organization directives.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 2710 is not available in the provided context. Only the title ("Relating to affirmative defenses to prosecution for certain criminal offenses involving material or conduct that may be obscene or is otherwise harmful to children") and recent actions (filed March 2025, referred to State Affairs) are documented. Without access to the bill's actual provisions or specific language, a factual summary of its mechanisms or affected parties cannot be generated. The context indicates the bill is procedural (pending review) rather than containing concrete policy text.