Sen. Donna Campbell

Maddy summarySB 1543 requires public schools to implement safety training for certain extracurricular activities, directly affecting student athletes and coaches participating in school sports and similar programs. The bill mandates training covering emergency action planning, communication with emergency services, and recognizing serious injuries like concussions, heatstroke, cardiac issues, and head/neck trauma. It also requires safety drills simulating these injury scenarios. The law takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, unless passed with a two-thirds vote for immediate implementation.

Maddy summarySB 1411 would regulate how health insurers, healthcare providers, and physicians use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for medical decisions in Texas. The bill defines "artificial intelligence-based algorithms" as systems that operate without significant human oversight or learn from data, and requires transparency around their use in coverage decisions. It directly affects health benefit plan issuers (insurance companies) and healthcare providers who rely on AI for tasks like prior authorization or treatment approvals. The bill establishes new requirements under Texas Insurance Code, though specific compliance details are not outlined in the provided text. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Business & Commerce Committee after being filed in March 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas for its 30th anniversary in 2025. It honors the organization's history since 1955, its role as San Antonio's largest healthcare provider serving 26 counties, and its community initiatives like the Healthy Corner Store program that improve access to care in underserved areas. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Texas Senate.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 198) formally recognizes March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Texas. It expresses the Texas Senate's support for efforts to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., and commends the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy for their advocacy work. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition and appreciation for the society's contributions to cancer prevention and patient care.

Maddy summarySB 1251 requires electric cooperatives in Texas to provide telecom companies with fair and non-discriminatory access to their rights-of-way (public pathways) and poles for installing equipment. It mandates that co-ops charge telecom providers rates no higher than those set by federal law (FCC rules) or agreed upon in existing contracts. The Public Utility Commission of Texas gains authority to enforce these rules and resolve disputes over pole attachment fees. This law directly affects certified telecom providers (like internet and phone companies) and electric cooperatives, ensuring predictable access for broadband infrastructure deployment. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1160 modifies Texas municipal zoning notice requirements. It requires municipalities to provide written notice of zoning changes 15 days before hearings (reducing the prior 30-day window), publish notices in specific newspapers (with minimum circulation), and send direct mail notices to property owners within 1,500 feet of proposed changes. The bill also mandates that zoning changes affecting residential areas must notify nearby schools, hospitals, fire departments, and police departments. Property owners representing 20% of affected land can protest changes, requiring a 3/4 vote for approval. This bill directly affects municipalities, property owners, and local institutions by tightening transparency rules for zoning adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 175) formally recognizes February 2025 as Black History Month in Texas. It does not create new laws or policies, but serves as a symbolic gesture by the Texas Senate to honor African American contributions to Texas history and culture. The resolution encourages all Texans to learn about the achievements and heritage of Black communities in the state, as detailed in the preamble. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct legal effect on citizens or government operations.

Maddy summarySB 380 would allow Texas public school districts to establish a daily period for voluntary prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts, but only if they adopt a specific policy requiring parental or student consent. Schools implementing this policy must obtain signed consent forms acknowledging the right to opt out and waiving legal claims related to religious practices under the First Amendment. The bill prohibits using school public address systems for these activities and ensures the time does not replace instructional periods. Schools would choose whether to adopt this policy, with no requirement to implement it.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 139), not a law. It formally honors Chaplain Betsy Buhler for her community service, specifically recognizing her 20+ years leading Community Bible Church's media team, her work as a chaplain for the San Antonio Police Department and Silver Stars WNBA team, and her founding of reFocus Today Ministry. The resolution extends the Texas Senate's "sincere best wishes" to her and provides a copy as a token of respect. It has no effect on laws, policies, or any individual's rights.

Maddy summarySB 1063 prohibits Texas businesses from entering contracts or agreements involving agricultural land with foreign-owned companies or foreign citizens. It specifically bans agreements where a foreign-owned company would gain access or control over agricultural land (defined as up to five noncontiguous acres under tax appraisal) or critical infrastructure like water systems. The bill excludes standard product warranty access and applies regardless of whether the company is publicly traded. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, directly affecting agricultural land transactions and business agreements in Texas.