Rep. Candy Noble

Maddy summarySB 33 prohibits Texas governmental entities from using taxpayer funds to pay for or facilitate abortion-related services. It bans transactions with "abortion assistance entities" (organizations providing financial help, travel, childcare, or abortion drugs) or abortion providers for abortion procurement. The law specifically prevents government spending on logistical support like travel, lodging, childcare, or food to help individuals access abortion services. This applies to all state and local government entities and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes Texas child welfare regulations by exempting certain contractors providing foster care services from needing a child-placing agency license, while requiring them to still follow all other safety and health laws. It adds specific immunization requirements for children entering care facilities, including vaccines for diseases like measles and hepatitis A. The bill also increases required liability insurance coverage for facilities from $100,000 to $300,000 per incident to protect children. These changes apply directly to child welfare service providers, facilities, and the children in their care.

Maddy summaryHB 33, titled the "Uvalde Strong Act," requires Texas public and charter schools to comply with additional safety and operational requirements related to active shooter incidents and emergencies. It amends the Education Code to mandate adherence to existing rules covering student data systems, criminal background checks, discipline practices, health/safety protocols, bullying prevention, and staff reporting obligations. The bill directly affects all public and charter schools by expanding their compliance obligations under current safety frameworks. It does not create new rules but requires schools to follow more existing provisions related to emergency preparedness and student safety. The law took effect on September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.

Maddy summaryHB 3479 creates a state program to manage harmful vegetation, primarily Carrizo cane, along the Rio Grande River. The bill requires the state board to develop and implement this program specifically to address vegetation that impedes border security operations. It directly affects border security efforts by establishing a formal process for managing these plants in the Rio Grande corridor. The key provision mandates the state board to oversee this vegetation management, focusing on removing or controlling plants that obstruct border security.

Maddy summaryHB 4076 prohibits health care providers from denying organ transplants or related services (like evaluations, surgery, or waiting list placement) solely based on a patient's vaccination status. It allows providers to consider vaccination status only if medically significant to the transplant, following individualized assessment - such as if unvaccinated patients face higher infection risks. The law covers all transplant stages and protects providers who comply with it from penalties, while permitting alternatives like antibody testing instead of vaccination requirements. It takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to all organ transplant candidates in Texas.

Maddy summarySB 11 would allow Texas public school districts or charter schools (not affiliated with religious organizations) to adopt a policy requiring daily voluntary prayer and Bible/religious text reading periods on school campuses. To participate, students or employees must provide written consent from a parent/guardian or the employee themselves, acknowledging the choice to participate and waiving legal claims related to the policy. The bill prohibits mandatory participation, using public address systems for these activities, or substituting this time for instruction, and requires physical separation for those who opt out. School districts must also follow specific guidelines to accommodate non-participants, and the Texas Attorney General would provide legal guidance and defend districts in related lawsuits.

Maddy summaryHB 3425 amends Texas Penal Code to create a new criminal offense for unlawfully disclosing a public servant’s residence address or phone number online with intent to cause harm. It directly affects public servants (and their families/households) whose contact information is posted online in retaliation for their service. Key provisions require disclosure to be removed within 48 hours of a safety demand, and prohibit reposting for four years - even if the person is no longer a public servant. The bill establishes that failure to remove or reposting within these timeframes creates legal presumption of harmful intent. It became law on June 20, 2025, and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4795 requires Texas' vital statistics unit (part of the Department of State Health Services) to create an electronic system for sharing specific information in child custody or parentage cases. This system allows the Department of Family and Protective Services, courts, attorneys, and parties to request details about court jurisdiction or the absence of prior cases electronically, using existing resources. The bill mandates that electronic requests must be processed, with responses including confirmation of searches and whether required records were found. These changes apply only to requests received on or after January 1, 2026, while older requests follow previous rules. The bill became effective September 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Texas Family Code provisions affecting children in the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) conservatorship. It clarifies that "family preservation services" (time-limited, family-focused support to prevent foster care placement) must be provided to eligible families, including those with pregnant or parenting foster youth. The bill shifts responsibility for paying these services to the family member obtaining them, rather than the state. It also requires DFPS or contractors to submit detailed court reports before placing a child in temporary emergency supervision, documenting all attempted placements and reasons for rejection. These changes took effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4236 creates a temporary six-member study group (three Senate members, three House members) to examine how the state auditor’s school district property valuation study impacts state education funding. The group must hold one public meeting to assess the study’s current use in distributing funds and recommend better ways to verify valuations of complex properties. It can request data from the state auditor, school agencies, and local property assessors. The study group must submit its findings and recommendations to state leaders by December 1, 2026, and will dissolve by January 1, 2027. This bill does not change funding formulas but aims to improve how property valuations are evaluated for school finance purposes.