Sen. Royce West

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 131) formally recognizes February 26 and 27, 2025, as "Grand Prairie Days" at the Texas State Capitol. It honors the city of Grand Prairie, Texas, and extends a welcome to its visiting delegation during their Capitol visit. The resolution commemorates the city's history, including its founding in 1863, incorporation in 1902, and growth to over 200,000 residents today. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or alter policies - it simply acknowledges the community's contributions and welcomes its representatives.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 127), not a substantive bill. It honors Victor Lee Morriss of Granbury, Texas, who died October 16, 2024, at age 71. The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's condolences to his family, highlights his life as a football player, construction professional, church leader, and devoted family man, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. The resolution was adopted by the Texas Senate on February 27, 2025, and has no policy impact or effect on any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Texas Senate. It formally recognizes United Way of Metropolitan Dallas for its 100th anniversary (founded 1924) and commemorates its service to North Texas communities. The resolution specifically honors the organization's work addressing education, income, and health needs, and extends recognition for its annual Texas United Way Day event on February 26, 2025. The Senate will provide United Way with an official copy of the resolution as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors the Xi Phi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority for hosting the 59th Middlesouth Regional Conference on March 27, 2025. It recognizes the sorority’s founding in 1932 and its ongoing work supporting nurses and promoting health equity through community service and advocacy. The resolution does not create new laws, policies, or affect any individuals or programs - it is purely symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill), designating February 26, 2025, as "University of Houston-Downtown Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It formally recognizes the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) for its role in serving Houston's community, including its 14,000+ annual students, high representation of first-generation students, and affordable education. The resolution extends a welcome to UHD's delegation for a celebration at the Capitol on that date. It has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic recognition of the university's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution designating February 25, 2025, as "Baylor Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It recognizes Baylor University's history as Texas' oldest continuously operating university (founded 1845) and its contributions to education, research, and student life. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is a symbolic gesture of recognition with no practical impact on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summarySB 1617 establishes rules for managing the Child Care Protection and Enhancement Fund, created under Texas Constitution Section 49-r. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) administers the fund, which holds money invested by the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company. The bill requires annual distributions of fund interest to increase subsidized childcare capacity and rates for families and providers. It prohibits using fund money for salaries, agency operations, or administrative costs, and mandates audits of all expenditures. The bill takes effect only if voters approve a related constitutional amendment in 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 142) is a symbolic recognition of Baylor University's Bob Bullock Scholars Program and its current participants during the 89th Texas Legislature. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors the program, which places Baylor students to work full-time with Texas legislators during sessions while earning academic credit. The resolution specifically commends the seven scholars working with specific legislators (e.g., Molly Brown with Rep. Jeff Leach) and the program's director, Dr. A. Patrick Flavin. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or direct impact on constituents or policy.

Maddy summarySR 106 is a Texas Senate resolution honoring the late U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston, who died in July 2024. The resolution commemorates her 30-year congressional career, her advocacy for social justice, and her key role in establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. It recognizes her leadership in passing landmark legislation like the Sentencing Reform Act and her dedication to Houston constituents. As a memorial resolution, it has no legislative effect and serves solely to honor her legacy.

Maddy summarySB 1082 prohibits Texas insurers from denying coverage or refusing to renew residential property or personal automobile insurance policies solely because an applicant or policyholder previously filed an insurance claim or the claim amount was high. The law applies only to these specific insurance types and allows insurers to consider the circumstances surrounding past claims (e.g., accident details), not the claim history itself. It takes effect September 1, 2025, with the new rules applying to policies delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. This directly affects insurers operating in Texas and policyholders seeking or maintaining residential or auto insurance.