Rep. Pat Curry

Maddy summaryHB 194 prohibits registered lobbyists in Texas from receiving state funds through contracts or as employee compensation. It directly affects individuals required to register as lobbyists under Chapter 305 of the Government Code. The bill adds Section 305.0305 to the Government Code, banning such payments for funds received on or after the bill's effective date (91 days after the legislative session ends). Funds received before the effective date are governed by prior law. This is a clear policy change limiting financial interactions between state government and registered lobbyists.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring the Burgess family. It pays tribute to John Louis Burgess IV, Julia Walsh Anderson Burgess, John Louis Burgess V, and James Littleton Burgess, who died in the 2025 Hill Country floods. The Texas House of Representatives resolves to extend sympathy to the family, including their daughter Jenna Burgess and surviving relatives. The resolution serves solely as a memorial expression, with no legislative action or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 125 amends Texas law to add three specific substances - carisoprodol (a muscle relaxant), mifepristone (a medication used in medical procedures), and misoprostol (a medication used in medical procedures) - to Schedule IV of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. This designation subjects these substances to stricter state-level regulation under Texas law, affecting law enforcement, pharmacies, and healthcare providers who handle them. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date. It does not change federal classifications or existing medical uses of these drugs.

Maddy summaryHB 32, the Texas Women's Privacy Act, requires that certain facilities - such as restrooms, locker rooms, and family violence shelters - be designated and used based on biological sex, defined as the physical condition of being male or female at birth as determined by sex organs, chromosomes, and original birth records. The law applies to correctional facilities, family violence shelters, institutions of higher education, local governments (political subdivisions), and state agencies. It authorizes civil penalties for violations and creates a private right of action, allowing individuals to file lawsuits if they believe the law has been breached. The bill does not apply to state agencies as political subdivisions but covers them separately under the law's definition of "state agency."

Maddy summaryHB 84 authorizes Texas pharmacists to dispense ivermectin for human use without a doctor's prescription, directly affecting pharmacists and patients seeking this medication. The bill requires the state health commissioner to issue a statewide order with standardized protocols for pharmacists, including patient instructions and annual reporting on dispensing volumes. It also provides legal protection for pharmacists who follow the order, shielding them from liability or disciplinary action. The commissioner must issue this order within 91 days after the legislative session ends, implementing the policy changes outlined in the new Health and Safety Code section.

Maddy summaryHB 413 would have limited pretrial detention for defendants charged with Class B misdemeanors or more serious offenses, preventing jail stays longer than the maximum sentence they could receive if convicted. It required courts to calculate whether a defendant’s cumulative time in jail before trial exceeded the potential sentence for their offense, mandating release if it did. Exceptions included defendants undergoing competency evaluations or subject to Chapter 46B commitment orders. The bill was vetoed by the governor on June 22, 2025, and never took effect.

Maddy summaryHCR 143 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Texas Legislature to formally congratulate Aaron F. Reitz on his appointment as Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy. The resolution recognizes his background as a former Texas Deputy Attorney General, former Chief of Staff to Senator Ted Cruz, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. It does not create any new laws or policies - it simply expresses the Legislature’s approval of his federal appointment through a formal congratulatory statement. The resolution was enacted and signed by the Governor on June 22, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (HCR 90) expresses Texas' support for strengthening economic ties with Israel and proposes establishing a Texas Trade and Investment Office in Jerusalem. It does not create new laws or offices but formally endorses expanding trade, technology, and cultural collaboration between Texas and Israel, noting Texas as a top U.S. state for exports to Israel. The resolution specifically supports the U.S.-Israel bilateral trade agreement and a proposed Texas office to coordinate with countries in the Abraham Accords or peace treaties with Israel. It directs Texas officials to share the resolution with the U.S. President, Israeli Ambassador, and Texas Consul General. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect but reflects legislative sentiment.

Maddy summaryHB 2440 prohibits state agencies and Texas's air quality state implementation plan from restricting the sale, use, or ownership of motor vehicles based on their energy source (e.g., gasoline, electric, or other power types). It specifically bans restrictions on purchasing any vehicle, including those powered by engines, and prevents agencies from banning vehicles by fuel type. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects vehicle owners, dealers, and state regulatory bodies. This policy change removes potential barriers for all vehicle types under air quality regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 27 requires all Texas public high school students to complete at least one-half credit in personal financial literacy as part of their social studies graduation requirements under Education Code Section 28.025(b-1)(4). The bill directs the State Board of Education to develop a list of free, open-source curricula for these courses and allows Advanced Placement courses meeting specific standards to count toward the requirement. This policy change affects all public high school students in Texas, mandating practical financial education alongside traditional subjects like history and government. The law, signed by the Governor on June 20, 2025, is now effective immediately for all public school districts.