Sen. Donna Campbell

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone performing advanced cosmetic procedures - such as injections, skin-piercing treatments, or certain devices - to obtain a state license. Applicants must complete approved training, pass a written and practical exam, and pay a fee. The license only authorizes cosmetic procedures, not medical diagnosis or treatment. Rules must be adopted by December 2025, with full implementation starting July 2026.

Maddy summarySB 867 amends Texas law to require housing finance corporations to follow open meetings and open records laws (Chapters 551 and 552 of the Government Code). This directly affects housing finance corporations by mandating public transparency in their meetings and records. The key provision adds Section 394.0045 to the Local Government Code, applying standard public accountability rules to these entities. The bill does not create a new fee, as its title suggests, but instead modifies governance requirements for existing housing finance corporations. These changes ensure greater public access to the operations of entities managing affordable housing programs.

Maddy summarySB 825 requires the Texas state department to conduct an annual study on the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration within the state. The study must be completed by September 1 each year, with results submitted to the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature. The department may collaborate with universities, nonprofits, or government agencies to assist with the study. This bill directly affects state agencies responsible for data collection and reporting, with the requirement taking effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 522) formally recognizes the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Latina Leadership Institute (LLI), which trains Hispanic women for political leadership. It commends the program for developing future leaders through a six-month curriculum that prepares participants for elected or appointed roles. The Senate resolution, adopted by the Texas Senate in 2025, expresses "high regard" by formally extending commendation to the LLI and providing the chamber with an official copy. It does not create new laws or affect policy, as it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of the program's work.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 13) urges the U.S. Department of State and the International Boundary and Water Commission to ensure Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty on shared water resources. It specifically addresses Mexico's failure to deliver the required 350,000 acre-feet of water annually (averaged over five years), with a current deficit of 984,814 acre-feet. The resolution highlights how this shortfall harms Texas water users, including municipal, agricultural, and industrial sectors in the Rio Grande Valley, impacting reservoir levels and causing economic losses like the closure of Texas' only sugar mill. As a non-binding resolution, it formally requests U.S. federal agencies to take action but does not change legal obligations.

Maddy summarySB 1608 requires inpatient mental health facilities in Texas to conduct a physical exam of new patients within 48 hours of admission, with exams typically needing to be done in person. The bill allows telemedicine exams only during a governor-declared disaster. It specifically applies to facilities in counties with fewer than 200,000 residents, mandating the 48-hour timeline for those locations. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to admissions occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summarySB 451 prohibits Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from adopting or using instructional materials listed as "rejected" by the State Board of Education under Section 31.022(a). It also bans using state funds to purchase materials that are obscene/harmful or would prevent schools from meeting certification requirements under Section 31.1011. The bill allows schools to use local funds for instructional materials not on the rejected list, but requires all adopted materials to comply with this restriction. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summarySB 1520 establishes the Bicentennial Trail, a network of hike and bike trails connecting the Alamo to the Texas State Capitol, with additional connections to Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs, and San Antonio Springs. The Texas Land Office must coordinate the trail's development by January 1, 2036, working with local governments, nonprofits, and the Parks and Wildlife Department to acquire property through voluntary means (not eminent domain). The Parks and Wildlife Department will maintain all state-acquired property used for the trail, which can only be used for recreation, environmental stewardship, and preserving Texas' historical and cultural heritage. The bill expires September 1, 2037.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 515) formally recognizes June 10, 2025, as FSGS Awareness Day in Texas. It does not create new policies or funding but aims to raise public and medical awareness about focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease that often leads to kidney failure. The resolution highlights FSGS's impact - such as its high prevalence among certain populations, diagnostic delays, and significant healthcare costs - while acknowledging ongoing efforts by organizations like the Texas Kidney Foundation. It serves as a symbolic gesture to support patients, families, and advocacy groups working to improve early detection and treatment access.

Maddy summarySB 1903 changes the composition of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation's board from nine to eleven members. It adds four new positions: two appointed by the governor (with Senate confirmation) and requiring investment expertise, one appointed by the lieutenant governor (with Senate confirmation) with investment expertise, and one appointed by the speaker of the House (with Senate confirmation) with investment expertise. The bill specifies that these new members serve staggered six-year terms, with terms expiring on January 1 of odd-numbered years. This bill directly affects the governance structure of the Texas Permanent School Fund, which manages assets supporting public education.