David Cook - Texas | MyRepTracker

Introduced · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to state agency terminology used in describing the landlocked territory on the western bank of the Jordan River.

Maddy summaryHB 154 requires Texas state agencies to use the terms "Judea and Samaria" (or "Judea" for land south of Jerusalem, "Samaria" for land north of Jerusalem) instead of "West Bank" in all official communications. It directly affects all Texas state agencies, including departments and commissions, by mandating this terminology change in rules, press releases, and other official statements. The bill prohibits using "West Bank" except when an agency head determines it serves Texas's interests and provides a written explanation to the legislature or governor within 30 days. This is a procedural change focused solely on terminology, not policy or land status.

Introduced Aug 15, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HR 19

Introduced · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Urging Governor Abbott to return federal reconciliation bill funds to taxpayers through property tax relief.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Governor Greg Abbott to return federal reconciliation funds to Texas taxpayers by implementing property tax relief. The Texas House of Representatives passed this non-binding resolution to formally request the Governor use the funds for property tax cuts, directing the chief clerk to forward a copy to the Governor's office. It does not require legal action or change existing tax policy, as resolutions like this serve only as a formal expression of legislative opinion.

Budget & Taxes

Introduced Aug 15, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 3

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.

Signed into law Dec 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 4

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.

In committee Nov 13, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 3

In committee · Texas House · Co-sponsor