Rep. Joe Moody

Maddy summaryHJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and establish a dedicated fund. The bill would transfer $3 billion from the state's general revenue fund to this new special fund starting January 1, 2026, for research, prevention, and treatment of dementia and related disorders. The institute would award grants to Texas research institutions, medical facilities, and collaboratives to develop treatments, prevention programs, and address access to care. This initiative directly affects Texans living with dementia and their families, as well as researchers and healthcare providers in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 1047 expands the list of optional holidays for Texas state employees to include specific religious observances. The bill adds Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Good Friday, All Saints' Day, Lunar New Year, Dashera, Vaisakhi, Vesak, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and allows one day each for Diwali and Passover. State employees observing these holidays can take them as paid optional days off. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects state employees who observe these religious holidays.

Maddy summaryHB 1049 would establish a Texas-issued currency backed by physical gold and silver held in a state-managed depository. It authorizes the comptroller to create this currency, representing specific fractions of a troy ounce of gold or silver, and requires it to function as legal tender for debt payments. The bill mandates electronic transfer capabilities for the currency and designates the Texas Bullion Depository as the exclusive issuer. It also authorizes a fee to cover administrative costs, though specific fee amounts are not detailed in the provided text. This bill is procedural in nature, creating a new currency framework rather than altering existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 883 requires licensed firearms dealers in Texas to report specific multiple firearm or magazine sales to law enforcement. Dealers must report when selling two or more firearms or four or more detachable magazines (excluding those sold in original packaging with a firearm) to the same person within five consecutive business days. The report must be submitted to the Texas Department of Public Safety in a prescribed format, and the information is confidential but may be shared with background check systems like the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. This law creates a new reporting requirement for dealers under these defined circumstances, with no use of the data for firearm owner registries.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and nonprofit hospitals in Texas to grant at least six consecutive hours of paid leave annually to medical students, interns, residents, and fellows for comprehensive health examinations. The law mandates that these healthcare facilities offer the examinations at no cost to the trainees and prohibits any reduction in compensation for time taken to attend the exams. This requirement applies only to contracts entered into on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, and is intended to support the health monitoring needs of individuals receiving clinical training at these institutions.

Maddy summaryHB 889 amends Texas law to increase penalties for making a firearm accessible to a child under 17. It creates new defenses for supervised hunting/sporting access and adds an exception when parents or guardians authorize access for lawful purposes like hunting. Penalties rise to a Class A misdemeanor if a child discharges the firearm and causes injury/death to a resident, or a third-degree felony if injury/death occurs to a non-resident. The bill affects parents, guardians, and household members with firearms, directly changing criminal penalties for accidental firearm access involving children. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 367 is a commemorative resolution honoring Karl Allen McElhaney, a former El Paso County public servant who contributed to infrastructure advocacy, community initiatives, and congressional district work. The Texas House of Representatives adopted this resolution on March 6, 2025, to memorialize his life and extend sympathy to his family. It does not create new policy or affect any legislation, as it is a formal tribute recognizing his community service and volunteer work.

Maddy summaryHR 351 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing April 9, 2025, as "Education and Sharing Day" in Texas to honor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, a prominent 20th-century Jewish leader and educator. The resolution highlights Rabbi Schneerson's lifelong advocacy for education, character development, and community service, noting his role in founding thousands of schools worldwide. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies - it is purely symbolic recognition, following a longstanding tradition started by President Carter in 1978. The Texas House of Representatives adopted this resolution to commemorate the rabbi's birthday falling on April 9, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 893 creates a new legal process for temporarily removing firearms from individuals who pose an immediate risk of harming themselves or others due to serious mental illness. It allows family members, guardians of minors, or prosecutors (acting on behalf of these groups or at a police request) to file for an order if they believe the person has access to firearms and exhibits dangerous behavior linked to their mental health. The application must include specific details about the danger, medical records if available, firearm locations, and a sworn statement confirming the immediate risk. This bill directly affects people with serious mental illness who own or have access to firearms and may be experiencing a crisis, aiming to prevent gun violence through temporary firearm removal.

Maddy summaryHB 877 prohibits individuals legally barred from firearm possession (such as convicted felons or those under active protective orders) from knowingly purchasing or receiving firearm magazines. It creates a criminal offense for such transfers under Texas Penal Code Section 46.06(a)(8). The bill also prevents sellers from using purchase details to build registries of firearm owners or magazines, except for required background checks (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) or state crime databases. This law would directly affect prohibited persons attempting to obtain magazines, not the general public. The bill is currently in committee referral and has not yet been voted on.