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Mihaela Plesa introduced HB 5644 in Texas House — here’s what you need to know

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By Collin Times | Apr 8, 2025

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Mihaela E. Plesa, Texas State Representative of the 70th district (D) | https://www.facebook.com/PlesaforTexas/

Rep. Mihaela Plesa introduced HB 5644, a bill on State Finances, to the Texas House on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) legislative session, according to the Texas Legislature website.

More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to a Mass Violence Care Fund to assist victims of mass violence with unreimbursed medical expenses’’.

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

The bill establishes the Mass Violence Care Fund within the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund to assist victims of mass violence in Texas with unreimbursed medical expenses. Managed by the Office of the Texas Attorney General and the Texas Comptroller, the Fund will be sustained through legislative appropriations, donations, and investment earnings, with only the latter being used for victim reimbursement to preserve the principal. The Attorney General will set rules for administering the Fund, determining claimant eligibility and application processes. Compensation is capped by investment earnings and is available starting two years post-event, ensuring long-term sustainability. An annual report on Fund activities will be submitted to the Governor and Texas Legislature. An advisory board will monitor operations and suggest improvements. The bill takes effect Sept. 1, 2025, with implementation due within a year.

Mihaela Plesa, member of the House Committee on Elections and vice chair of the House Committee on Pensions, Investments & Financial Services, proposed another 47 bills during the 89(R) legislative session.

Plesa graduated from the University of North Texas in 2006.

Mihaela Plesa is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 70th House district. She replaced previous state representative Scott Sanford in 2023.

Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.

You can read more about the bills and other measures here.

Other Recent Bills Introduced by Rep. Mihaela Plesa in Texas House During 89(R) Legislative Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
HB 564704/07/2025Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state
HB 555204/07/2025Relating to lead in drinking water at public schools
HB 548804/07/2025Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for coordinated specialty care for first episode psychosis
HB 543404/07/2025Relating to requiring consumer reporting agencies to notify a consumer when inaccurate information in the consumer's file is corrected
HB 543304/07/2025Relating to limitations on the information reported by consumer reporting agencies
HB 543204/07/2025Relating to the dissemination by the Department of Public Safety of criminal history record information to consumer reporting agencies
HB 538604/07/2025Relating to allowing pregnant individuals to vote by mail if they will be in the second or third trimester on election day
HB 537204/07/2025Relating to the notice required for an election held by certain political subdivisions
HB 171304/03/2025Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of electric vehicle supply equipment
HB 434304/01/2025Relating to a restriction on political expenditures made during and following a regular legislative session; creating a criminal offense
HB 434004/01/2025Relating to warnings in certain advertisements for, and information and reporting concerning, medical procedures or treatments conducted in a foreign country
HB 428904/01/2025Relating to the availability on the Internet of a candidate's application for a place on the ballot and campaign treasurer appointment
HB 428704/01/2025Relating to posting certain election information on the Internet website of certain political subdivisions
HB 412603/27/2025Relating to the transfer of public school students who are children of certain public servants
HB 403303/27/2025Relating to the reporting of direct campaign expenditures by certain persons and political committees
HB 403203/27/2025Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote
HB 401303/27/2025Relating to the composition of the board of directors of certain appraisal districts
HB 396803/27/2025Relating to the establishment of the School Meals Council to study and make recommendations regarding public school meal programs
HB 391603/27/2025Relating to the posting of certain election declarations on the Internet website of the governmental entity holding the election
HB 381103/26/2025Relating to youth injury mitigation and information training for coaches and youth athletics personnel
HB 379503/26/2025Relating to applicability of reporting requirements to private schools and other entities providing education services in this state that accept students with vouchers, education savings accounts, tax credit scholarships, or certain other funding
HB 376903/26/2025Relating to the provision of contraception to students at public institutions of higher education
HB 376103/26/2025Relating to requiring training in the importance of mental and physical health as a requisite for certain medical degrees
HB 362403/25/2025Relating to excused absences from public school for a student's mental or behavioral health
HB 362003/25/2025Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects
HB 300703/20/2025Relating to vehicles eligible for toll discount programs
HB 297203/20/2025Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions
HB 283403/19/2025Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who were under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services
HB 283103/19/2025Relating to the collection of reproductive health information; imposing a civil penalty
HB 282203/19/2025Relating to the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle in a parking space designated as an electric vehicle charging station
HB 281403/19/2025Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee
HB 265103/18/2025Relating to an exemption from abortion restrictions for unemancipated minors and the repeal of provisions regarding notice and consent to those abortions
HB 230703/14/2025Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from defendants arrested for a felony offense
HB 218203/14/2025Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense an emergency contraceptive
HB 172803/14/2025Relating to creating a mental health allotment under the Foundation School Program
HB 172703/14/2025Relating to social workers employed by school districts
HB 159703/12/2025Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system
HB 159603/12/2025Relating to cost-of-living increases applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
HB 159403/12/2025Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for early treatment of first episode psychosis
HB 157703/12/2025Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders
HB 133103/10/2025Relating to the curriculum requirements for high school students in public schools
HB 122003/10/2025Relating to exceptions to laws prohibiting abortion
HB 121903/10/2025Relating to prioritization of a pregnant individual's health when providing health care treatments; authorizing an administrative penalty
HB 44502/28/2025Relating to an early agreement credit for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system
HB 39002/28/2025Relating to the components of a school district's enrichment tax rate and the calculation of the guaranteed yield under the Foundation School Program
HB 33702/28/2025Relating to the dedication of surplus money in the foundation school fund to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program
HB 28902/27/2025Relating to a reduction of the amount by which certain school districts must reduce their local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system

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