Sen. Charles Perry

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 305) honors Jill Diane Warrington Glover, a Republican Party member, mental health professional, and civic leader who died in January 2024. It pays tribute to her work supporting conservative legislation (including the Texas Heartbeat Act), her service on the State Republican Executive Committee, and her family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely to recognize her contributions. The Texas Senate adopted it to extend sympathy to her husband, son, brothers, and other family members.

Maddy summarySB 1505 modifies Texas law governing the Compassionate-Use Program for low-THC cannabis, directly affecting dispensing organizations and patients registered in the program. The bill allows dispensaries to use satellite locations for secure storage without needing additional licenses if the location was included in their initial application or approved by the department. It sets a statewide cap of six dispensing licenses and requires the department to issue licenses to ensure adequate access for patients in each public health region. License holders must begin operations within 24 months of receiving their license and maintain ongoing dispensing.

Maddy summarySB 1289 specifies exactly which state water funds can receive transfers from the Texas Water Fund. It amends the Water Code to allow transfers only to nine designated accounts, including the Water Assistance Fund, State Water Implementation Fund, Flood Infrastructure Fund, and others. These funds support water infrastructure, assistance programs, and public awareness initiatives across Texas. The bill directly affects how the Texas Water Fund administers its resources, ensuring money flows only to these pre-approved accounts. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

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 summarySB 469 expands Medicaid coverage for counseling services by allowing recipients to choose associate-level providers (licensed marriage and family therapist associates, licensed master social workers pursuing clinical licensure, and licensed professional counselor associates) who are working toward full licensure. The bill requires Medicaid to reimburse these providers at 50% of the rate paid to licensed psychiatrists or psychologists, with a cap of 3,000 hours or the required clinical practice hours for full licensure. This directly affects Medicaid recipients seeking counseling and associate-level providers who currently cannot be reimbursed under Medicaid. The policy change aims to increase access to mental health services while maintaining cost controls through specific reimbursement rates and hour limits.

Maddy summarySB 1645 requires the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to conduct a study analyzing historical health trends in Texas over the past 50 years. The study will examine dietary changes (like soda consumption and processed foods), physical activity declines, prevalence of chronic conditions (obesity, diabetes, mental health disorders), healthcare spending patterns (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance), and economic impacts of chronic disease. It will use existing data to track shifts in nutrition, substance use, and health outcomes across demographics. The bill aims to inform future health policy decisions through this comprehensive review of Texas-specific health trends.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a bill with policy changes) recognizing the Lubbock Monterey Chapter of AMBUCS for its Visibility Month in February 2025. It honors the chapter's work providing free therapeutic tricycles to individuals with mobility needs and funding scholarships for therapy students at Texas Tech University. The resolution, adopted by the Texas Senate on March 18, 2025, formally commends the chapter's 65-year service to the community and includes a copy for the organization as a gesture of respect. It has no binding legislative effect or funding provisions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 272) is a ceremonial recognition by the Texas Senate honoring the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Concho Valley for its 60th anniversary. It acknowledges the organization's six decades of providing youth development programs - including educational support, mentorship, and character-building services - to children and teens in San Angelo and surrounding areas. The resolution has no policy or funding impact; it simply expresses the Senate's commendation and will be presented to the organization as a formal gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summarySB 1875 repeals a requirement for certain businesses subject to Texas' franchise tax to file a public information report with the comptroller of public accounts. This bill directly affects businesses that pay franchise tax, removing an administrative reporting obligation they previously had to submit to the comptroller. The key mechanism is amending the Business Organizations Code to eliminate the filing requirement, simplifying compliance for these entities. The bill focuses on reducing bureaucratic paperwork without changing tax rates or creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryTexas Senate Bill 1991 regulates state lottery operations by requiring physical paper "playslips" (not electronic) for ticket purchases and banning fast-scanning devices at sales locations. It mandates that sales agents file IRS Form 8300 and a separate state-comptroller form for all cash lottery purchases over $10,000. The bill creates a criminal penalty (state jail felony) for sales agents who fail to complete and file these forms. These provisions directly affect lottery sales agents and vendors who handle high-value cash transactions.