Rep. Gary Gates

Co-sponsor HB 239

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using certain private spaces; authorizing a civil penalty.

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 239 is not available in the provided context, only its title and basic status. The title indicates the bill relates to regulations for entering or using private spaces and authorizes civil penalties, but specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms cannot be described without the bill text. Recent actions show it was filed in November 2024 and referred to State Affairs in February 2025. Without access to the bill's content, a detailed summary of its policy changes cannot be generated. For accurate details, consult the official bill PDF or legislative database.

In committee Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 194

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the establishment of faith-based child-care facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 194 establishes a new framework for religious organizations to operate 24-hour faith-based child-care facilities specifically for foster youth in Texas. The bill requires religious organizations to develop comprehensive well-being plans, staff training programs, and contract with licensed mental health providers before opening a facility. Each facility must be overseen by a committee including religious leaders, mental health professionals, child welfare experts, and a local elected official. This legislation directly affects religious organizations seeking to provide foster care and the state’s foster youth population by creating new pathways for facility operation under specific oversight requirements.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates contracts with licensed mental health providers for foster youth facilities, directly supporting mental health services through required well-being plans and oversight committees.92% confidence

In committee Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 162

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to prohibiting the recognition, service, and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

Maddy summaryHB 162 prohibits Texas state and local entities (including courts, law enforcement, and government agencies) from recognizing, serving, or enforcing "extreme risk protective orders" (orders that temporarily restrict firearm access to prevent harm). The bill creates a criminal offense for anyone who attempts to enforce such an order within Texas, and bans acceptance of federal grants for implementing these orders. It directly affects Texas law enforcement, courts, and government agencies by preventing them from complying with these orders, which are typically issued to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a risk. The bill defines these orders as court-issued directives not based on criminal charges, focusing on firearm restrictions for safety.

Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits enforcement of extreme risk protective orders (red flag laws), directly restricting a criminal justice tool used to prevent gun violence through court orders.95% confidence

In committee Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 975

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to the procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person whose driver's license is surrendered.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 4

Signed into law · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 2071

Signed into law · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to certain public facilities, including public facilities used to provide affordable housing.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 15

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to requiring public institution of higher education students who compete in intercollegiate athletic competitions to compete based on biological sex.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 5329

Signed into law · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 262; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5326

Signed into law · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to the creation of the Orchard Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 5325

Signed into law · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to the boundaries of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 144.

Signed into law Jun 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors