Rep. Brian Harrison

Maddy summaryHB 855 creates new protections for Texas physicians and pharmacists who prescribe, administer, or dispense prescription drugs for off-label use (uses not approved by the FDA). The bill prohibits state licensing agencies from revoking, suspending, or taking other adverse action against a license solely based on off-label prescribing or discussing off-label uses with patients. However, disciplinary action is permitted if the agency proves beyond reasonable doubt that the off-label use caused physical harm to a patient within three years of the treatment. This law applies only to FDA-approved drugs and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 774 is not currently available in the provided context, as the system states: "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon. In the meantime, please see the PDF for the content of this bill." Without access to the actual bill language or detailed summary, a factual summary cannot be generated. The recent actions (filed November 2024, read March 2025, referred to Ways & Means committee) indicate it is pending review but do not describe its content. To provide an accurate summary, the full bill text or official summary would be required.

Maddy summaryHB 815 requires the Legislative Budget Board to post on its website all documents it prepares for appropriations bills, along with supporting materials and background work used to create them. This applies to documents provided to legislative committees, subcommittees, or conference committees working on budget bills. The requirement only affects documents shared on or after September 1, 2025, and aims to increase transparency around budget-related materials. It does not change budget decisions but mandates public access to the supporting documentation used in the budget process.

Maddy summaryHB 862 prohibits businesses from labeling, advertising, or selling products as "zero emissions" if the product produces emissions during use, if emissions were generated during manufacturing, or if emissions are produced to charge the product's battery. It directly affects manufacturers and sellers of products like electric vehicles, appliances, and electronics making such claims. The bill establishes clear standards under Texas Business & Commerce Code, making violations a deceptive trade practice actionable by consumers. The law would take effect September 1, 2025, if enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 829 requires ballot propositions in Texas that propose a property tax increase to include the exact statement "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE" in bold, size 42 font. This applies only to property tax increases appearing on ballots for elections held on or after September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects voters receiving these ballot measures by mandating clear, conspicuous disclosure of the tax impact. It does not change tax rates or policy, only the required wording on ballots for property tax increases.

Maddy summaryHB 794 requires Texas licensing authorities to review all occupational regulations by September 1, 2026, to ensure they are limited to demonstrably necessary public health, safety, or welfare objectives. The bill mandates that each review must specify the purpose of every regulation and analyze its effects on worker opportunities, consumer costs, unemployment, and market competition. This applies to all occupational licenses, specialty medical reimbursement licenses, and related requirements issued by state or local agencies. The law aims to prevent unnecessary barriers to entry in professions while maintaining protections for public health and safety, as defined in Section 2.001(6) of the new Chapter 2.

Maddy summaryHCR 68 is a Texas House Concurrent Resolution expressing support for repealing the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which authorizes the federal income tax. The resolution does not propose any legal change but formally requests that Texas officials forward copies to federal leaders for inclusion in the Congressional Record. It reflects the Texas Legislature's position that the federal income tax system has led to excessive government overreach and conflicts with constitutional principles. This is a symbolic procedural resolution, not a bill that would alter tax law.

Maddy summaryHB 843 adds specific definitions related to gender and sex to the Texas Government Code. It defines terms like "boy," "girl," "male," "female," "father," "mother," and "sex" based solely on biological reproductive characteristics (e.g., "female" means an individual whose reproductive system produces ova, and "sex" means biological sex, male or female). The bill directly affects how these terms are interpreted in all state laws, rules, and regulations that reference the Code Construction Act. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws but establishes these definitions for consistency in legal and governmental contexts. The definitions take effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThe context does not provide the actual text or detailed summary of HB 847. The bill title ("Relating to a prohibition on funding for gender reassignment") is listed, but the bill text states "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon," with no substantive details provided. Without access to the bill's provisions, key mechanisms, or affected parties, a factual summary cannot be generated. The recent actions (filed, referred to State Affairs) indicate its legislative status but not its content.

Maddy summaryHCR 33 is a Texas legislative resolution urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to permanently maintain nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. It requests Congress submit the "Keep Nine" amendment - which would state "The Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine justices" - for state ratification. The resolution directs Texas officials to send copies to Congress and the Texas delegation, asking them to enter it into the Congressional Record. This is a procedural request, not a binding law, and does not change current Supreme Court composition or federal procedures.