Sen. Donna Campbell

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 301), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes the New Braunfels Noon Lions Club for its 100th anniversary (chartered in 1925) and commends its century of community service. The resolution highlights the club's contributions to local charities, youth programs, vision care initiatives, and events like the Wurstfest fundraiser. It has no binding effect or financial impact - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Texas Senate.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 304) formally recognizes March 20 and 21, 2025, as "Texas Federation of Republican Women Days" at the Texas State Capitol. It honors the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW), a women's political organization established in 1955, for its work in educating voters, encouraging women to run for office, and supporting Republican candidates. The resolution extends a welcome to TFRW members attending their annual event at the Capitol during those dates. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 265) symbolically recognizes March 21, 2025, as World Down Syndrome Day in Texas. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups, as it is a ceremonial gesture acknowledging the United Nations-designated day. The resolution encourages Texans to support inclusion for people with Down syndrome, referencing medical advances and societal progress. It formally declares the Senate’s recognition of this day at the State Capitol, aligning Texas with global observances.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 276), not a policy bill. The Texas Senate passed it to commemorate Sonora Bank's 125th anniversary (celebrating March 18, 2025), recognizing its history since 1900 and its role serving West Texas communities through 10 branches. The resolution includes no policy changes or direct effects on individuals or regulations; it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation and sends a copy to the bank as a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Texas birth certificates to list a newborn's biological sex as male or female, based on physical characteristics like sex organs, chromosomes, or endogenous profile. It applies directly to parents, medical providers, and local registrars who file or process birth certificates. Exceptions are included for infants with atypical sex development, allowing later updates once a sex determination is made by a physician. The bill also restricts amendments to birth certificates listing biological sex, permitting changes only to correct errors, complete missing information, or adjust for later-determined sex in previously ambiguous cases.

Maddy summarySB 1954 creates a new process for Texas counties to regulate land use near water quality protection areas, such as floodplains, aquifer recharge zones, and special geological areas. It requires counties to hold an election after a petition signed by at least 10% of voters from the most recent gubernatorial election. The petition must include voter registration details and a specific statement requesting the election. If approved, counties can adopt zoning regulations in these designated "protected areas" to safeguard water resources, but the bill itself does not impose new regulations - it only establishes the procedural framework for counties to choose whether to implement such rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows ophthalmologists (eye specialists) to dispense non-systemic dangerous drugs (like eye drops or ointments) directly to their patients for eye treatment without needing a pharmacy license. It permits these doctors to charge for and receive reimbursement for stocking, storing, and labeling such drugs. Ophthalmologists must still follow all required labeling, packaging, and recordkeeping rules for dangerous drugs. The bill specifically applies to eye treatments only and does not permit general pharmacy operations.

Maddy summarySB 2012 requires health insurance companies to include specific information in written preauthorization decisions for medical services or supplies. This includes the physician or nurse's signature, full name, unique provider ID, credentials (like board certification), attestation about their training and lack of conflicts of interest, and the time spent reviewing the case. The law applies to preauthorization requests made on or after January 1, 2026, affecting insurers and healthcare providers involved in these decisions. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1812 limits health insurance prior authorizations for prescription drugs treating neurodegenerative diseases (like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's) to one per year per patient. It directly affects patients with these conditions who rely on ongoing prescription drug coverage. The bill amends insurance code to prohibit insurers from requiring more than one annual prior authorization for such treatments. This applies only to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 258 is a commemorative measure honoring the late U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston, who died on March 5, 2025. The resolution recognizes his career as a Texas state legislator, mayor of Houston, and U.S. Congressman, highlighting his dedication to public service in Houston's Acres Homes neighborhood and his work on health care, education, and community resilience. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups, as it is a symbolic tribute to his legacy.