Rep. Nicole Collier

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution honors the Molson Coors Fort Worth Brewery for its role in producing Miller Lite, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. It recognizes the brewery's history since 1969, its production of Miller Lite (the first widely successful light beer in the U.S.), and its economic contributions as a major employer in Texas. The resolution is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or legal effect - its sole purpose is to formally acknowledge the brewery's achievements through a written expression of respect from the Texas House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHB 2070 amends Texas Family Code Section 261.002 to require a court finding of abuse or neglect before adding someone to the central child abuse registry. Currently, the Department of Family and Protective Services can add names based on their own findings, but this bill mandates a final court order in a civil, criminal, or juvenile case first. The change applies only to findings made on or after September 1, 2025, with prior cases governed by previous law. This directly affects individuals potentially added to the registry and the Department’s process for doing so.

Maddy summaryHB 3339 mandates a study by Texas' Maternal Mortality Review Committee and the Department of State Health Services to examine maternal mortality and morbidity rates specifically among Black women in Texas. The study requires comparing these rates to other racial/ethnic groups, analyzing socioeconomic factors, evaluating healthcare coverage types (Medicaid, private insurance, uninsured), and assessing impacts of specific health conditions (like preeclampsia and obesity) and implicit biases in healthcare. It also requires evaluating social determinants of health and pregnancy-related complications. The committee must submit a report with recommendations to address disparities by September 1, 2026, including provider training on cultural competency and successful programs from other states. This bill directly affects Black women in Texas by focusing on data collection to inform future policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1738 repeals the criminal penalty for homosexual conduct (previously codified in Section 21.06 of the Penal Code). It simultaneously amends health education requirements in Texas schools to mandate that materials for minors include the statement that "homosexual conduct is not an acceptable lifestyle," while incorrectly referencing the repealed law. The bill affects public school health curricula for students under 18, requiring this specific language to be included in sexual education programs. The legislation passed the Texas legislature on May 16, 2025, and would take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025, otherwise.

Maddy summaryHB 2159 allows certain minors to consent to specific healthcare treatments without parental involvement. It directly affects two groups: (1) minors aged 16 or older who live independently, manage their own finances, and meet other criteria; and (2) unmarried minor parents with actual custody of their child. Key provisions let these minors consent to treatment for themselves (including pregnancy care, infectious disease treatment, or addiction services) or for their own child, provided they meet the outlined conditions. The bill amends Texas Family Code Chapter 32 to clarify these consent rules, effective September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1820 allows individuals arrested for a crime but never charged to clear their arrest records under specific conditions. It directly affects people who were arrested but not prosecuted, including those where a grand jury failed to find probable cause for the alleged offense. The bill establishes timeframes for expungement: 180 days for Class C misdemeanors, one year for Class B/A misdemeanors, and three years for felonies, or if the state attorney certifies records aren't needed for investigations. If no indictment or information was filed within these periods, or if the grand jury declined to find probable cause, the person can request record removal. The law applies to offenses occurring before, during, or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2814 requires Texas juvenile justice departments and county sheriffs to provide certain identification documents to youth leaving custody. Specifically, it mandates that juvenile facilities request and provide a personal identification certificate before releasing youth committed to their care, and similarly requires county sheriffs to verify if jail inmates have valid ID or request a certificate for them before discharge. The bill authorizes a fee for issuing these documents and establishes a process for agencies like the Department of Public Safety and health services to verify identities electronically. This policy directly affects youth in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and individuals released from county jails who lack state-issued identification.

Maddy summaryHB 1969 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide released inmates with specific items upon discharge or release, including civilian clothing, money from their trust account, cash (as defined by the bill), and a valid driver’s license or personal ID certificate if available. The bill mandates that the department check if inmates have current licenses or IDs before release and, if not, immediately request new licenses or ID certificates from the Department of Public Safety. It also establishes a process for verifying inmate identities through the Department of State Health Services and requires the department to reimburse the involved agencies for their costs. This bill directly affects incarcerated individuals transitioning to community reentry by ensuring access to essential identification and financial resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. It directs the transfer of $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026. The fund will provide grants for research, prevention programs, and treatment development related to dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and related disorders. The institute will oversee funding for research institutions, medical facilities, and collaborative efforts across Texas, directly benefiting residents affected by these conditions through expanded research and prevention initiatives.

Maddy summaryHB 2140 amends Texas law to increase the size of the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee from 23 to 25 members. The bill specifies exact membership requirements, adding two doulas (including one specializing in end-of-life care), a rural community representative, and a managed care organization representative, while maintaining core medical specialties like obstetrics, psychiatry, and epidemiology. This directly affects how the committee is structured and who participates in reviewing maternal mortality cases across Texas. The committee’s composition will now include more diverse healthcare perspectives and community representation to improve review processes. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.