Maddy summarySB 2567 requires businesses to disclose when they use artificial intelligence systems or algorithmic pricing systems to set prices. It amends Texas' deceptive trade practice law (Business & Commerce Code §17.46) to explicitly include failure to disclose such systems as a deceptive act. The bill directly affects retailers and service providers that deploy AI or algorithmic tools for pricing decisions, such as online retailers or dynamic pricing platforms. This disclosure requirement applies when AI systems generate pricing recommendations, aiming to prevent consumers from being misled about how prices are determined. The law does not change existing penalties for deceptive practices but expands the scope to cover AI-driven pricing transparency.
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Maddy summarySB 2612 requires Texas public schools to revise social studies curriculum standards by March 1, 2024, to include age-appropriate instruction on the history of persons with disabilities and the disability rights movement in the U.S. This bill directly affects all Texas public school students and educators by mandating specific content within existing social studies standards. The key provision is the State Board of Education’s obligation to update curriculum guidelines to ensure this historical and movement-based education is integrated. The bill takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2023, if not.
Maddy summarySB 2558 establishes clear timeframes for disposing of physical evidence (exhibits) in criminal cases after a case concludes, affecting courts and prosecutors handling such evidence. It defines "eligible exhibits" as non-firearm, non-contraband items not ordered returned to owners or involved in other pending cases. The bill specifies disposal timelines: one year after misdemeanor convictions or acquittals, two years for felonies with sentences ≤5 years, and ten years for longer felony sentences. For exhibits used in multiple cases, disposal may occur only after the longest applicable timeframe expires. This bill does not change evidence handling during trials, only post-conviction disposal rules.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 361) symbolically recognizes April 4, 2025, as "Texas HBCU Day" to honor the Texas HBCU Conference Series taking place at Huston-Tillotson University that day. It does not create new laws or policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of the conference's focus on civic engagement, democracy, and the historical role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in developing citizenship. The resolution specifically highlights the conference's fourth annual theme exploring civic power and Black educational history. This recognition directly affects attendees of the conference, including HBCU students, faculty, and community partners.
Maddy summaryTexas Senate Bill 2513 amends the Transportation Code to strengthen notice requirements for state highway projects affecting property owners. It requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to make a "reasonable effort" to personally deliver notice to property owners if no response is received within 60 days of mailed notice. This change directly impacts property owners near highway construction sites by ensuring they receive direct notification if initial mailings go unanswered. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
Maddy summarySB 2563 requires Texas child-care facilities and family homes to have violation records removed from their licensing files if an administrative law judge or court finds the alleged violation did not occur. It also mandates that if a facility requests a hearing and no decision is made within 45 days, the violation record must be removed (except for critical health/safety violations) until a decision is issued. The bill requires administrative law judges to provide detailed reasoning when determining that a violation occurred. This law applies only to cases filed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, and directly affects child-care facilities, the Texas Commission on Child Care, and administrative law judges handling these cases.
Maddy summarySB 2627 shortens the deadline for filing discrimination complaints under Texas law from two years to 180 days after the alleged unlawful employment practice occurs. It also allows victims to seek punitive damages against government entities, officers, or employees who violate anti-discrimination laws, waiving typical legal defenses. The bill expands appeal rights for certain motions in discrimination cases, such as those denying summary judgment or class certification. These changes directly affect employees filing discrimination claims and government employers defending against such claims in Texas courts.
Maddy summarySB 2552 requires Texas public schools to provide students and their parents with information about eligibility for three specific public assistance programs at enrollment: medical assistance (Chapter 32, Human Resources Code), child health plans (Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code), and supplemental nutrition assistance (Chapter 33, Human Resources Code). Schools must offer this information in formats they determine appropriate, and the Health and Human Services Commission will create a model form for districts to use. The law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year. It directly affects all public school students and parents by ensuring they receive clear, accessible details about qualifying for state aid programs.
Maddy summarySB 2562 regulates referral agencies that connect individuals with assisted living facilities. It requires these agencies to provide clients with a written disclosure statement explaining their right to stop services anytime, opt out of communications, and request a privacy policy. Both the agency and client must sign this disclosure before a referral, and assisted living facilities cannot pay referral fees until they receive the signed document. Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation, with each day of noncompliance counted separately. The bill directly affects referral agencies, assisted living facilities, and seniors or their families seeking residential care.
Maddy summarySB 2791 requires that certain documents - such as public securities, records of proceedings, and credit agreements - be submitted electronically with an electronic signature to the Texas Attorney General for approval. It also mandates that the Attorney General deliver these documents electronically to the Comptroller. These electronic submission and delivery requirements apply only to documents submitted on or after January 1, 2026, and do not affect submissions made before that date. Existing submission rules remain in place for prior documents, and the bill does not alter approval standards or timelines.