Rep. Brent Money

Maddy summaryHB 3176 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products developed using mRNA material for preventing or treating communicable diseases within Texas. It defines "mRNA material" as substances introducing messenger RNA corresponding to viral proteins. The law applies directly to pharmaceutical companies and distributors of such products, banning these activities statewide. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3175 would allow Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin (a medication typically used for animal parasites) without a doctor's prescription, overriding existing laws. The bill requires the state health commissioner to issue a statewide rule with standardized protocols, patient instructions, and annual reporting on dispensing volumes. Pharmacists acting in good faith would be protected from legal liability for dispensing under this rule. It directly affects pharmacists, patients seeking ivermectin, and state health oversight, creating a new dispensing framework for this medication. The bill is pending in the Public Health committee as of March 2025.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 3132 is not currently available in the provided context. The title indicates it relates to reporting requirements for assisted reproductive technology (including in vitro fertilization), but specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms are not described. Without access to the full bill text or summary details, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The bill was filed on February 20, 2025, and referred to the Public Health committee.

Maddy summaryHB 3056 requires Texas municipalities and counties to prohibit the installation of commercial wind or solar power facilities within 500 yards of adjacent property unless the developer obtains written consent from all nearby property owners. This rule applies only to facilities selling energy wholesale (not residential installations) and specifies that distance is measured from the nearest structure to the property line. Local governments must adopt these regulations by October 1, 2025, and cannot require removal of facilities already under construction before that date. The bill directly affects developers of large-scale renewable energy projects seeking to build near residential or commercial properties.

Maddy summaryHB 3210 requires state contractors, local governments (political subdivisions), and private employers in Texas to use the federal E-Verify program to confirm employee work authorization. The bill mandates that state agencies cannot award contracts to entities not registered with E-Verify, and contracts must include a certification statement confirming compliance. Contractors must maintain E-Verify participation throughout the contract term, and violations would be referred to the comptroller for action. This policy directly affects businesses and government entities entering into state contracts by making federal employment verification a contractual condition. The bill focuses on implementing existing federal verification requirements through state contract rules.

Maddy summaryHJR 142 proposes a constitutional amendment to ban ad valorem taxes (taxes based on property value) imposed by Texas cities, counties, and other local governments after January 1, 2030. The amendment would allow limited exceptions only for property taxes needed to repay bonds issued before 2030 that were secured by those taxes. It requires Texas voters to approve this change in a November 2025 election. If passed, this would fundamentally alter how local governments fund services by eliminating their primary revenue source for most purposes. The amendment does not affect existing tax obligations or bonds already issued.

Maddy summaryHB 2930 amends Texas property tax law to clarify which land qualifies for lower "qualified open-space" appraisals, directly affecting landowners who use property for agriculture, wildlife management, or ecological research. The bill explicitly includes land devoted to uncommon farming methods (like organic or rotational grazing), wildlife management at accepted intensity levels, and college ecological labs as qualifying. It requires appraisers to distinguish between different farming intensities and clarifies that wildlife management land qualifies regardless of prior land use. New guidelines for "uncommon agricultural uses" will be developed by the comptroller with input from experts and producers. This change impacts property tax assessments for eligible rural and agricultural landowners statewide.

Maddy summaryHB 2810 prohibits Texas local governments (including cities, counties, and districts) from using automated systems to enforce speed limit compliance on public roads. It amends the Transportation Code to ban governmental entities from implementing or operating automated traffic control systems for speed enforcement, with the attorney general responsible for enforcement. The bill defines "governmental entity" broadly to include all local jurisdictions and takes effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects municipalities considering or using speed camera programs for traffic enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 2899 requires public Texas universities to adopt core curriculum courses that avoid certain content and emphasize specific skills. It prohibits courses from distorting historical events, teaching "identity politics," or promoting theories that systemic racism, sexism, or oppression are inherent in U.S. institutions. The bill mandates that courses must teach concrete skills: effective communication for writing/speaking, practical math applications, scientific method analysis, foreign language proficiency, Western civilization literature/philosophy, arts appreciation, U.S. history, foundational government principles, and social science concepts. These requirements apply to all core curriculum courses starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The law directly affects public higher education institutions and their course design across all core subject areas.

Maddy summaryHB 2759 restricts firearm possession for individuals convicted of specific violent or property crimes, such as burglary, robbery, assault, or offenses involving force. It prohibits possession for five years after release from prison or supervision, and even after five years, only allows possession at one's home. The law applies to convictions under defined sections of Texas Penal Code covering violent crimes (e.g., Title 5) or certain property crimes (e.g., burglary, robbery, assault). This bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and only applies to offenses committed on or after that date.