Sen. Chuy Hinojosa

Maddy summarySB 3049 releases a conservation easement and related legal restrictions on the Nueces County historic courthouse property. This bill directly affects Nueces County, which received state funds for courthouse preservation under Texas Historical Commission requirements, and the Texas Historical Commission, which held the easement as a condition of funding. The bill requires the commission to execute and file a formal release document within 60 days of the law's effective date. The law takes effect immediately if passed with a two-thirds vote, otherwise on September 1, 2025. This is a procedural change removing an existing legal restriction tied to historic preservation funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate Resolution (SR 416), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes 19 interns who worked for Senator Judith Zaffirini's office during Texas' 89th Legislative Session (2025). The resolution commends them for their contributions to legislative research, constituent outreach, and administrative tasks, and expresses the Senate's appreciation for their dedication. It was adopted by the Texas Senate on April 22, 2025, and includes a copy of the resolution as a token of recognition. This is purely a ceremonial gesture with no legal effect or policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 431) recognizing Saint John of the Cross Catholic Church in Orange Grove, Texas, for its 100th anniversary as a parish. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or organizations through legislative action. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Texas Senate for the church's historical role and community service. It has no legal or financial impact beyond expressing formal recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 402), not a legislative bill. It formally recognizes Deb Manley (a park volunteer) and Cathy Hoyt (a supervisory park ranger) for discovering a new plant species at Big Bend National Park in March 2024. The resolution commemorates their finding of what botanists nicknamed the "wooly devil" (scientific name: *Ovicula biradiata*), a small annual plant in the daisy family that forms a new genus. The resolution was adopted by the Texas Senate on April 15, 2025, to commend their contribution to documenting the park's biodiversity.

Maddy summarySB 1354 requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to reimburse network pharmacists and pharmacies for prescription drugs and devices at no less than the actual cost to the pharmacy, as defined in Section 1369.374(a) of the Texas Insurance Code. It also mandates that PBMs pay a professional dispensing fee equal to the amount paid under the Medicaid fee-for-service model (Section 1369.374(d)), and prohibits PBMs from including dispensing fees in their reimbursement calculations (Section 1369.374(c)). The bill establishes a formal appeal process for pharmacies to challenge reimbursements below these minimums, requiring PBMs to provide standardized appeal procedures approved by the commissioner (Sections 1369.375-377). This applies to most health benefit plans but excludes Medicaid, TRICARE, workers’ compensation, and other specified programs (Section 1369.373).

Maddy summarySB 1052 proposes changes to how Texas property tax rates are calculated when a property owner notifies a taxing unit they plan to appeal an appraisal review board's decision on their property's value. It directly affects property owners in coastal counties (with under 500,000 population) who file appeals for high-value properties, particularly if their property was among the top 10 in value in the previous year. The bill requires electronic tax calculation forms that automatically match data from official appraisal rolls and ensure accurate tax rate calculations during these appeals. If passed, it would streamline the process for taxing units handling property tax disputes but is currently pending in committee.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate Resolution (SR 411) honoring Guadalupe Arismendez Jr., a Corpus Christi native who died in March 2025. The resolution extends the Texas Senate's condolences to his family and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It serves solely as a formal tribute to his life and family, with no policy changes or direct impact on any individuals or groups beyond expressing collective sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis is a non-binding Senate resolution (SR 410) recognizing Alyssa Barrera Mason for her service as executive director of the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District. It formally commends her contributions, including facilitating over $100 million in downtown development projects, leading initiatives like ArtWalk and the Mural Program, and earning an Emerging Leader award in 2022. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely expresses the Texas Senate's appreciation for her work. It directly honors Mason and her impact on Corpus Christi's downtown revitalization.

Maddy summarySB 26 establishes new requirements for Texas public school districts and charter schools regarding teacher evaluation, compensation, and support. It creates an "enhanced teacher incentive allotment" designation for schools implementing performance-based evaluation systems, requiring them to use appraisals to determine teacher designations, offer performance-linked pay (without automatic raises), and place effective teachers at high-need campuses. The bill also creates a grant program to help districts expand local teacher designation systems and provides free liability insurance and rights assistance for classroom teachers through a contracted third party. These provisions directly affect school districts, charter schools, principals, instructional staff, and all public school teachers in Texas.

Maddy summarySB 1006 requires Texas insurers to provide written explanations for declining insurance applications, canceling policies, or refusing to renew coverage. This applies to applicants and policyholders for liability and commercial property insurance, as well as other policies covered under the Texas Insurance Code. Insurers must send a clear written notice stating the specific reason for the decision, following rules set by the insurance commissioner. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and only applies to policies delivered or renewed on or after that date.