Rep. Brad Buckley

Maddy summaryHB 1, the Youth CAMPER Act, requires youth camp operators to submit updated plans when altering camp boundaries, building new cabins, or renovating existing cabins that change bed counts or access points. It also mandates the state health department to establish minimum staff-to-camper ratios for overnight stays at youth camps. The bill authorizes penalties for noncompliance but does not specify penalty amounts in the provided text. This law directly affects licensed youth camps operating on a boarding or overnight basis in Texas, focusing on physical safety planning and staffing standards.

Maddy summaryHR 128 amends Texas House rules to impose specific penalties on members who absent themselves without permission to disrupt legislative proceedings. It directly affects House members who deliberately skip sessions to hinder the House's work. Key provisions include a daily fine of $1,500 (three times the standard $500 per diem), reimbursement for sergeant-at-arms costs to secure attendance, loss of committee leadership roles, and potential seniority recalculation for repeated absences. Penalties apply only when absence is proven to impede House business, and members retain constitutional rights to representation.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (HR 151) passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor the Rotary Club of Killeen Heights for its 40th anniversary in 2025. It formally recognizes the club's community service since 1985, its adherence to Rotary International's humanitarian principles, and its impact on Central Texas. The resolution extends the House's "sincere best wishes" to the club and includes a formal copy as a token of appreciation. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it does not affect any laws or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 7th annual Bell County Area Go Texan BBQ Cook-off in Belton, scheduled for October 18, 2025. It recognizes the event - which is sanctioned as a state championship cook-off, attracts chefs statewide, and serves as a fundraiser for local scholarship programs - as a celebration of Texas barbecue culture. The resolution has no legal effect; it is a symbolic gesture extending the House’s "sincere best wishes" for the event’s success. As a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), it does not alter laws or directly affect any individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryHR 104 is a formal commendation resolution recognizing John Kliewer and his family for 34 years of ownership and service as operators of Patriot Buick GMC in Killeen. The resolution highlights their business's 34-year history (since 1991), community support for military families, sponsorship of youth programs, and economic contributions to the Fort Hood and Killeen area. It also notes their recent sale of the dealership to Ancira Auto Group on July 1, 2025, to focus on their other business, BKCW Insurance. The Texas House of Representatives adopted this resolution on September 2, 2025, to express "high regard" for their service.

Maddy summaryHR 100 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor Jack R. Wade, a Killeen-area business leader and military veteran who died on August 19, 2025. The resolution formally pays tribute to Wade’s life, highlighting his service in the U.S. Army (including the Vietnam War and Desert Storm), his work with local chambers of commerce, and his family. It extends sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and the broader community he served. The resolution was adopted by the House on September 2, 2025, and directs that an official copy be provided to his family. This procedural bill does not create new laws or affect policy - it solely serves as a formal memorial.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 101) formally congratulates Linda Huebner, a teacher at Bartlett Independent School District, on being named the 2025 Region V and State Teacher of the Year by the Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas. It recognizes her teaching in family and consumer sciences courses, curriculum development, and leadership of student programs like the LifeSmarts team. The resolution has no policy provisions - it is purely ceremonial, expressing the Texas House of Representatives' recognition of her achievements. It was adopted by the House on September 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 103 is a commemorative resolution honoring Oscar Rolando "Rolly" Correa of Salado, who passed away on July 31, 2025. The resolution pays tribute to his life and service, including his 30+ year career as a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game warden, his 12 years as a Bell County constable, and his role as a mission outreach director at Salado United Methodist Church. It extends sympathy to his family - wife Beth, children Dustin, Andrea, and Tyler, and five grandchildren - and commemorates his community work, including disaster relief efforts and international missions. This procedural resolution, adopted by the Texas House on September 2, 2025, does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes Correa's contributions.

Maddy summaryHR 93 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Sara Van Dusen of Killeen on her induction into the U.S. Army Operational Testers' Hall of Fame. It recognizes her 45-year career in Army operational testing, including her retirement from the Operational Test Command in 2021 after mentoring others and improving testing methods. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, expresses "sincere best wishes" and provides a formal copy to Van Dusen as a gesture of appreciation. This is a non-binding commemorative resolution with no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Charles and Lawanda Hardage of Killeen on their 60th wedding anniversary. It formally recognizes their marriage milestone, detailing their family history, community service in Killeen, and decades of shared commitment. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, extends "sincere best wishes for continued happiness" and includes a printed copy for the couple. It directly affects only the Hardages and serves as a formal expression of goodwill from the legislature.