Rep. Matt Morgan

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Texas public schools to provisionally admit students who haven't completed required immunizations but have submitted a request for an exemption affidavit to the Department of State Health Services. It requires schools to accept documentation proving such a request was made, and mandates the health department to provide standardized receipts for all exemption requests (submitted online, in person, by mail, or fax). The policy applies to elementary and secondary schools for the 2025-2026 school year. This creates a temporary enrollment pathway while exemption requests are processed, without altering existing immunization requirements.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify that Texas's Attorney General has the same authority as county or district attorneys to prosecute criminal violations of election laws. It would amend Article IV, Section 22 of the Texas Constitution to explicitly state the Attorney General shares "concurrent jurisdiction" with local prosecutors for election-related crimes. The amendment directly affects election law violators and defines the legal roles of state and local prosecutors. If approved by voters in November 2025, it would formalize an existing practice without changing election laws themselves.

Maddy summaryHB 4381 requires the Texas Education Agency to create a plain-language document in English and Spanish explaining parents' rights regarding their child's health information and decisions in public schools. The document must cover specific rights, including accessing health records (like counseling or immunization data), withholding consent for health activities, removing children from classes conflicting with religious beliefs, and opting out of certain screenings or vaccinations. School districts must post the document online and email it to all parents before the first day of each school year. The bill also authorizes administrative penalties for schools that fail to comply with these requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4198 requires Texas school districts to update their library collection policies every five years to prohibit certain materials, including harmful content (per Penal Code), sexually explicit material rated by vendors, and content containing indecent or profane material. The bill mandates that policies must recognize parents as primary decision-makers for student library access, require transparency in cataloging, and prevent removal of materials based solely on ideas or author background. School districts that fail to comply face a civil penalty. This applies directly to all public school districts managing library collections, including classroom and online resources.

Maddy summaryHB 4195 prohibits Texas public schools and universities from entering contracts or accepting money from "foreign adversaries," defined as countries like China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Qatar, or others designated under U.S. law. It specifically bans arrangements involving research partnerships, student exchanges, faculty collaborations, or intellectual property sharing with these entities. Violations could result in fines up to 150% of the contract value, with collected penalties deposited into the state’s foundation school fund. The bill directly affects all public school districts and institutions of higher education in Texas.

Maddy summaryHR 128 is a formal resolution introduced by Representative Morgan in the Texas House of Representatives. It expresses the House's congratulations to the Randle High School football team for winning the 2024 UIL 5A Division 2 state championship. The resolution specifically recognizes their 16-0 season, their championship victory over South Oak Cliff High School, and key players like Landen Williams-Callis and Ryan Mallory. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves to honor the team's achievement. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 3938 creates a public education scholarship program that allows Texas families to receive property tax refunds when enrolling eligible children in schools outside their public school district. It directly affects parents or guardians of children who attended public school in the previous year or are starting pre-K/kindergarten/first grade in 2025. The refund equals the property tax paid for the child's primary residence (capped at the basic school funding allotment), issued by the county tax office after annual proof of enrollment at a non-zoned school is submitted. Funds are paid within 30 days of submission and stop upon graduation, withdrawal, or re-enrollment in the zoned public school.

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 4100 protects healthcare providers from retaliation when reporting certain issues related to patient care. It prohibits health care facilities, government entities, or others from taking adverse actions (like termination or demotion) against physicians or providers who report violations such as unsafe treatment practices, public health risks, mismanagement of funds, or abuse of authority. The bill creates a civil remedy, allowing affected providers to sue for damages if retaliation occurs. It applies broadly to all healthcare workers covered under the definition, including nurses, technicians, pharmacists, and medical students. The law aims to encourage reporting of serious concerns without fear of professional consequences.

Maddy summaryHB 3517 makes it a third-degree felony to knowingly publish or share how an individual voted at a polling place without the voter's "effective consent." This directly affects poll workers, election staff, or anyone who might inadvertently or intentionally share vote details they observed. The bill defines "publish" broadly to include oral, written, or electronic communication, and "effective consent" requires the voter's legally authorized permission without coercion or fraud. Exceptions apply when sharing information during official election investigations or government proceedings where the vote detail is relevant. The law would take effect September 1, 2025, and only applies to offenses occurring after that date.