Rep. Brent Money

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new process for suspending and removing elected district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys who violate their duty to follow state law. The governor may suspend an attorney for violating this duty and must file a court petition for removal within 30 days, while appointing a temporary replacement to fill the vacancy. Removal requires a jury trial in district court, where the jury must determine if the alleged violations are proven, with verdicts specifying which grounds were supported. This process applies only to prosecutors elected under Texas Constitution Article XV, Section 7.

Maddy summaryHB 4007 allows Texas counties to establish reasonable rules for subdivision development, directly affecting land developers and homeowners in new residential areas. The bill specifically authorizes county commissioners courts to set standards for lot size, setback lines (distance from property lines), and side lot lines through formal adoption after public notice. These rules must align with engineering practices and aim to improve infrastructure planning and drainage. The bill amends the Local Government Code to clarify county authority over these specific subdivision requirements, without mandating specific values.

Maddy summaryHB 4005 amends Texas election law to establish specific timing for special and runoff elections. It requires runoff elections for special elections (filling congressional or legislative vacancies) to occur between the 30th and 70th day after the main election canvass, instead of the previous 77th day limit. The bill also sets runoff primary elections for the fourth Tuesday in May and mandates special elections to be held within 90 days of a vacancy, unless the vacancy occurs close to a regular election cycle. These changes apply only to elections ordered on or after September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4008 requires the Texas governor's office to study whether the state should adopt the processes and methodologies used by the fictional "United States DOGE Service" (a federal entity established by Executive Order 14158 in 2025) to reduce waste, fraud, and inefficiency at state agencies. The study must analyze the service's data analytics and oversight methods, compare them to current state agency practices, assess potential cost savings, and provide recommendations for implementation by December 1, 2026. This bill does not enact policy changes but mandates a report to the legislature, with no direct impact until future legislation is considered.

Maddy summaryHB 4002 requires Texas public school districts to establish procedures for parents to file complaints about school policies affecting their child's education. It mandates that districts resolve parental complaints within 30 days or provide written explanations, and allows parents to sue if unresolved (with potential attorney fees). The bill also requires schools to notify parents about changes to mental/emotional/physical health services or learning environment support, and prohibits school forms that prevent staff from informing parents about these issues. It directly affects parents, students, and school districts by expanding parental notification rights and legal recourse in education matters. The bill does not ban specific content but focuses on procedural requirements for parental involvement.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames the Sunset Advisory Commission as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and updates all references to this body in Texas state law. It affects numerous state agencies currently subject to sunset review, including the Texas Education Agency, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and Texas Animal Health Commission. The bill only changes the name of the commission and its references in statutes - no substantive policy changes to the sunset review process are made. As a procedural renaming bill, it has no direct impact on agency operations or public policy.

Maddy summaryHB 3983 establishes new regulations for risk pools primarily made up of local governments (like cities, counties, or school districts). Starting January 1, 2026, these pools must provide members with annual reports including coverage details, budget summaries, financial status, and explanations for denied claims. The bill clarifies that such risk pools are not insurance and must comply with specific sections of Texas insurance law (Title 4, Subtitle C, and Chapter 830 of the Insurance Code). It also waives government immunity for lawsuits related to claim denials or coverage issues.

Maddy summaryHB 3936 would automatically cancel all voter registrations in Texas on January 1 of the year following every presidential election. This affects every registered voter in the state, requiring them to re-register under Chapter 13 of the Election Code after each presidential election cycle. Key provisions include removing the option to challenge these cancellations (Section 16.040(b)), changing registration expiration dates from gubernatorial to presidential elections, and eliminating the suspense list cancellation process previously tied to November 30. The bill makes no changes to voting eligibility requirements or procedures beyond this mandatory re-registration cycle.

Maddy summaryHB 3817 would create a new criminal offense in Texas law by making it a state jail felony to knowingly provide a false statement about one's biological sex (assigned at birth) to a government entity or employer. The bill specifically targets individuals who state they are the opposite sex of their birth-assigned sex in such communications. It does not affect general gender identity expression but applies only to false statements made to government offices or employers. The law would take effect on September 1, 2025, if passed. This bill directly impacts how individuals interact with government agencies or workplaces regarding gender-related identity documentation.

Maddy summaryHB 1391's title indicates it increases criminal penalties for certain trafficking and sexual offenses and changes parole eligibility. However, the full bill text is not available in the provided context, so specific provisions, affected parties, or implementation details cannot be confirmed. Without access to the detailed legislative language, a factual summary of its mechanisms or direct impacts cannot be generated. The bill is currently in committee review (referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee) but remains unavailable for detailed analysis.