Rep. Brian Harrison

Maddy summaryHB 1944 adds a new exemption to Texas' Election Code, protecting peace officers and prosecutors who investigate election offenses. The bill states that actions taken by these officials during an official investigation - when authorized by their agency and conducted in furtherance of the investigation - will not be considered violations under the Election Code. This applies specifically to conduct related to investigating election-related violations. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1806 prohibits Texas governmental entities (like cities, counties, or state agencies) from using public funds to support abortion-related services. It specifically bans taxpayer money from covering costs for travel, lodging, childcare, food, or counseling that helps individuals obtain an abortion or access abortion providers. The bill defines "abortion assistance entities" broadly to include groups providing financial aid, travel planning, or abortion-inducing drugs, and "abortion providers" as facilities performing over 50 abortions annually. This law directly affects government agencies and any organization receiving public funds that facilitates abortion access. The bill does not apply to federal programs conflicting with its provisions.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 1497 is not currently available in the provided context, only the title and basic action timeline are accessible. The title indicates it relates to the placement of a nativity scene on Capitol grounds, but without the full text, specific provisions or policy changes cannot be described. The bill was recently filed and referred to the Culture, Recreation & Tourism committee, but no concrete details about its requirements or affected parties are provided. For an accurate summary, the official bill text or PDF would be needed.

Maddy summaryHB 1267 proposes allowing the Texas legislature to recall a U.S. senator elected to represent Texas. If passed, the Texas House and Senate would each need a majority vote to remove a senator, creating a vacancy in their office. The bill states this would restore state sovereignty by aligning with the Texas legislature's role in appointing senators, as intended before the 17th Amendment. The measure would take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in both chambers, or on September 1, 2025, if not.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the actual text or detailed provisions of HB 1223. While the bill title mentions "publication of a line-item budget by school districts and municipalities," no specific mechanisms, affected entities, or policy changes are described in the available information. The bill was filed in November 2024 and referred to State Affairs in March 2025, but no substantive details about its requirements or impact are provided. A complete summary cannot be generated without access to the bill's content.

Maddy summaryThe bill text for HB 1333 is not available in the provided context. Only the title ("Relating to toll collection and enforcement by toll project entities; authorizing an administrative fee; imposing a civil penalty") and procedural history (filed November 2024, referred to Transportation Funding committee) are documented. Without access to the actual bill provisions, a factual summary of its mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes cannot be generated. Please check the official bill PDF or website for complete details.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, this bill's title indicates it relates to displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools, but the actual bill text is unavailable (noted as "not currently available" with a PDF reference). The bill was filed on November 12, 2024, and referred to the Public Education committee on March 7, 2025. No specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties are described in the available information. Without access to the full bill text or summary details, a substantive policy summary cannot be provided.

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 1158 requires Texas public schools to obtain written parental consent before providing human sexuality instruction to students. The bill mandates that schools give parents a separate, dedicated notice at least 14 days before such instruction begins, prohibiting bundling this request with other consent forms. It directly affects students in public schools receiving human sexuality education and their parents, who must provide written approval. The law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summaryThe full text of HB 944 is unavailable in the provided context, so a detailed summary of its provisions cannot be generated. The bill's title indicates it relates to creating a Legislative Economic Analysis Unit and ending certain state agency rules, but specific mechanisms or affected parties are not described in the available information. Without access to the bill's actual text or detailed summary, concrete policy changes cannot be accurately reported. A complete summary will be possible once the bill text is published.