Sen. Brandon Creighton

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 258 is a commemorative measure honoring the late U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston, who died on March 5, 2025. The resolution recognizes his career as a Texas state legislator, mayor of Houston, and U.S. Congressman, highlighting his dedication to public service in Houston's Acres Homes neighborhood and his work on health care, education, and community resilience. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups, as it is a symbolic tribute to his legacy.

Maddy summarySB 1702 requires Texas public schools to notify parents each time their child checks out a library book, digital resource, or other material from a school library. This law amends the Education Code to establish a mandatory notification requirement for all school library materials. It directly affects parents of students in Texas public schools and school library staff who must implement the notice system. The bill creates a straightforward process where schools send a notice to parents for every library checkout, without specifying content restrictions.

Maddy summarySCR 35 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission for its work maintaining Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe. The resolution recognizes the commission's role in developing the park's exhibits, memorial structures, veteran name pathways, and education center. It does not create new laws or policies, as it is a non-binding expression of legislative appreciation. The resolution specifically commends the commission's leadership and its efforts to honor veterans and first responders. This is a procedural resolution with no direct effect on citizens or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 243), not a policy bill. It honors the late Judge Olen Underwood of Montgomery County, who died February 28, 2025, at age 82. The resolution recognizes his life and service, including his career as a lawyer, judge of Montgomery County's 284th District Court, and creator of the Student Transition and Recovery Program for at-risk youth. The Texas Senate adopted the resolution to express condolences to his family and adjourn in his memory.

Maddy summarySB 1045 requires Texas state agencies to hold a public hearing before adopting certain rules if requested by at least 10 people, a local government entity, the lieutenant governor or a legislator, or an association with 10 members (reducing the prior threshold from 25). This bill directly affects state agencies and the public by increasing opportunities for input on new regulations. The key provision amends Government Code Section 2001.029(b) to establish this lower request threshold for mandatory hearings. The law applies only to rules proposed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryTexas Senate Bill 1696 requires that birth certificates issued in Texas include a person's biological sex - determined by sex organs, chromosomes, or endogenous profile - listed as either male or female. It directly affects all newborns in Texas and parents/guardians who file birth certificates, mandating that biological sex be recorded unless a physician determines a child has atypical or ambiguous sex characteristics at birth. The bill allows for later amendments to birth certificates once a child's sex is determined, but prohibits changing the recorded sex except for correcting clerical errors or completing initial omissions. This legislation specifically targets birth certificate documentation under Texas Health and Safety Code sections 192.002, 192.003, and 192.011.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 227) honoring Ronald Charles Crossman, a Texas resident who died February 21, 2025, at age 91. The resolution recognizes his life, including his service in the U.S. Air Force, career with Exxon, 53-year marriage, community involvement (including YMCA Volunteer of the Year award), and role as a Republican precinct election judge. It expresses the Texas Senate's condolences to his family and directs that a copy be provided to them as a gesture of sympathy. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact, it does not affect any laws or individuals beyond this commemorative purpose.

Maddy summarySJR 66 proposes a constitutional amendment to dedicate specific tax revenues to Texas' water fund. It would require the state comptroller to deposit excess sales tax revenue (above $46.5 billion annually, capped at $500 million) and the first $500 million of insurance premium tax revenue into the Texas Water Fund each year. The amendment mandates that 25% of initial fund allocations and 80% of pre-2043 deposits go exclusively to the "New Water Supply for Texas Fund," which supports water infrastructure projects. This proposal expires August 31, 2043, and requires voter approval in the November 2025 election. It directly affects how Texas allocates tax revenue for water infrastructure planning and development.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 209) formally recognizes March 6, 2025, as "Galveston County Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It celebrates the county's history, cultural significance (including Juneteenth's origins in Galveston), and contributions to Texas. The resolution invites Galveston County residents and officials to gather at the Capitol for recognition. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact - it solely serves to honor the county's heritage.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 185), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commemorates the 189th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2025, honoring the historical event where Texas declared itself an independent republic. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on any individuals or policies; it serves solely to recognize this historical milestone for all Texans. The Senate adopted this resolution on March 4, 2025.