Rep. Salman Bhojani

Maddy summaryHB 1581 requires Texas public school districts to report specific data about bilingual and special language programs in their PEIMS system, including student demographics, instructional model percentages, and students not receiving specialized instruction. It mandates new training for school administrators on bilingual education and dual language immersion programs through the commissioner of education. The bill also establishes requirements for the education agency to monitor these programs, review program requirements to prioritize student needs, and provide technical assistance to districts with deficiencies. These changes apply to all districts offering such programs and take effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1772 increases penalties for drivers who disregard warning signals at railroad grade crossings. Specifically, it raises fines from $50-$200 to $100-$400 for operators who ignore a flagger’s warning at a crossing. The bill directly affects drivers who violate railroad crossing safety rules, particularly those ignoring flagger instructions. The change applies to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4487 prohibits using bots, multiple accounts, or IP addresses to automate or bypass sales systems for clothing purchases on websites or apps. It targets tactics like circumventing randomized customer selection or sales limits, directly affecting online retailers who must comply with these rules and consumers attempting automated purchases. Violators face a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per violation, enforced by the Texas Attorney General through lawsuits seeking injunctions or restitution. The law applies only to clothing sales occurring on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3134 establishes a regulatory framework for "advanced air mobility" in Texas, primarily affecting electric aircraft and vertiports (landing/takeoff sites for air taxis). The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to create an office for technical support, develop a statewide strategic plan, identify uniform planning standards for vertiports, estimate electric grid capacity needs, and provide guidebooks to local governments. It specifically applies to aircraft over 300 pounds capable of carrying passengers or cargo, focusing on electric vertical takeoff aircraft and urban air mobility infrastructure. The law aims to enable future air taxi services by standardizing planning and infrastructure requirements across the state.

Maddy summarySB 711 requires condominium associations with 60+ units or those using a management company to make their governing documents (like declarations and bylaws) available online on a member-accessible website. It also updates record-keeping rules to mandate that associations include their website address and transfer fee details in county-recorded management certificates. These changes apply to associations organized under Texas Property Code Chapter 82, effective September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects condominium owners and management companies by standardizing document access and transparency requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 5064 would designate a specific segment of U.S. Highway 67 in Dallas and Ellis Counties - between its intersection with U.S. Highway 287 and Interstate 20 - as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to install markers at both ends of the highway and at intermediate locations along the route. This is a ceremonial designation with no impact on highway operations, funding, or regulations. It directly affects the geographic corridor in Dallas and Ellis Counties but does not alter existing transportation policies.

Maddy summaryHB 74 creates the Puerto Verde Port Authority District in Maverick County, Texas, as a special district to advance economic development in the area. The bill grants the district authority to issue bonds for infrastructure, impose fees and taxes on properties within the district, and acquire private property through limited eminent domain for port-related projects. It directly affects property owners and businesses in the designated district area by enabling the district to fund and develop port facilities, transportation infrastructure, and economic initiatives. The legislation aims to promote job growth, commerce, and community development in Maverick County under Texas Constitution provisions for special districts.

Maddy summaryHB 1441 requires school district peace officers and school resource officers in Texas to complete training based on a revised model curriculum. The bill mandates specific learning objectives, including child development, de-escalation techniques, mental health crisis intervention, and trauma-informed strategies to support students' behavioral and emotional needs. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement must update the model curriculum to include these requirements, effective immediately after the bill's passage. This change directly affects all school safety personnel in Texas who undergo state-mandated training.

Maddy summaryHB 4838 requires Texas' Health and Human Services Commission to hire a language access coordinator to assess barriers non-English speakers face when accessing state health/human services programs and 2-1-1 services through the Texas Information and Referral Network. The coordinator must complete an assessment within one year of hiring and submit a written report to the commission's executive commissioner, summarizing findings and recommending improvements to increase language access statewide. The bill mandates this process to identify gaps in service accessibility for non-English speakers. The requirement expires June 1, 2027, and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 909 is a ceremonial resolution introduced by Representative Button recognizing May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Texas. It formally acknowledges the cultural contributions of Texas residents with Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry, referencing historical milestones like the arrival of Japanese immigrants in 1843 and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad by Chinese laborers in 1869. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official state observance to celebrate these communities' heritage. It directly affects Texas residents by affirming their cultural identity through the legislature's recognition.