Rep. Pat Curry

Maddy summaryHB 125 creates the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine as a new academic unit within Tarleton State University. The bill establishes that the college will operate under the oversight of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, offer osteopathic medicine degrees under Tarleton's authority, and partner with public or private teaching hospitals. This legislation directly affects Tarleton State University students seeking osteopathic medicine degrees and expands Texas' network of medical education institutions. The bill amends Texas Education Code to formally include the new college in the state's list of authorized medical and dental programs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 51) is a symbolic statement by the Texas House of Representatives condemning the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. It specifically denounces political violence following the attack that injured Trump and killed Corey Comperatore (a former firefighter) while injuring others. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely expresses the Texas House's formal stance against political violence. It was reported favorably by committee in April 2025 but remains a non-binding declaration.

Maddy summaryHB 3858 requires counties and municipalities to obtain governor approval before building or operating temporary housing or emergency shelters for disaster victims. It establishes a two-step process: local governments must submit location details to the governor and request a public safety assessment (including crime rate analysis) from the department. The department conducts the safety assessment, which the governor reviews to determine if the location is safe for disaster victims. The governor must approve safe locations or provide a written explanation if a location is deemed unsafe. This bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects local governments planning disaster shelters.

Maddy summaryHB 3272 makes it a criminal offense to operate an unmanned aircraft (drone) in specific ways over Texas spaceports. It prohibits intentionally flying drones over spaceports, causing drones to contact spaceport property or personnel, or interfering with spaceport operations. The law defines "spaceport" as facilities licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for spacecraft launches, landings, or recovery. Exemptions include government entities, spaceport owners/operators, and those with prior written authorization from spaceport operators or the FAA.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 1743 is not currently available in the provided context. The summary section is empty, and the system notes "This version is not currently available, but is coming soon." Without access to the full bill text or detailed summary, a factual summary of the bill's provisions, key mechanisms, or affected parties cannot be generated. The recent actions indicate it is pending in committee but do not describe the bill's content.

Maddy summaryHB 3167 simplifies prosecuting organized retail theft by changing evidence rules and definitions. It allows prosecutors to charge offenders by naming the merchant (not listing every stolen item) and uses price tags as proof of value and ownership. The bill defines "merchant" broadly as any business selling to the public and permits evidence of prior thefts to show intent or conspiracy. These changes directly affect retail businesses, law enforcement, and individuals accused of organized retail theft. The bill increases penalties for offenses under Section 31.16 of the Penal Code by streamlining prosecution.

Maddy summaryHB 4555 would require manufacturers and dealers to provide vehicle owners with access to critical repair information, tools, and parts needed to diagnose, maintain, or repair vehicles independently. It prohibits "barriers" like forced waivers of repair choice or incentives to use dealerships, directly affecting vehicle owners and independent repair facilities. The bill establishes civil penalties for violations, ensuring owners can choose their repair provider without restrictions. Key provisions define "critical repair information" as diagnostic tools, schematics, and calibration data, and clarify that owners (not dealers or manufacturers) hold these rights. This bill aims to increase repair competition and consumer choice in Texas.

Maddy summarySB 14, titled the Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act, creates the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office within the governor's office to streamline how state agencies develop and review regulations. The office will help agencies identify unnecessary rules, reduce costs for businesses and individuals, and establish a public online portal for searching regulatory information. This bill directly affects state agencies that create regulations and the public who interact with those regulations. The new office will operate until 2037 unless extended under the Sunset Act, with its work focused on improving regulatory efficiency and transparency.

Maddy summaryHB 3330 amends Texas criminal discovery rules to clarify when prosecutors must share evidence with criminal defendants. It requires prosecutors to provide defendants with offense reports, witness statements, documents, and physical evidence relevant to the case, after a written request, but excludes prosecutors' work product, notes, and communications. The bill also allows courts to limit discovery if requests are overly broad, burdensome, or threaten victim/witness privacy, and mandates that prosecutors inform defendants if portions of documents are redacted. This directly affects criminal defendants, prosecutors, and courts in Texas criminal cases by standardizing evidence-sharing procedures.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 754) symbolically commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), which was founded in 1950. It recognizes TTI's historical contributions to transportation research, including safety innovations like guardrails, urban mobility studies, and modern work in connected technologies. The resolution has no policy or financial impact - it simply expresses the Texas House's appreciation through a formal statement and a copy sent to TTI. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or any specific group.