Texas Legislature
Bills Authored / Joint Authored
Rep. Jerry Madden
81st Legislature Regular Session
Report Date: 2/8/2026

Number of Bills: 104

Report Sections: Authored Bills | Joint Authored Bills

Author (76):
HB 550 Author: Madden
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to annual courses on public school finance offered to the public by regional education service centers.

HB 551 Author: Madden | Pena
Sponsor: Harris
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application used for voting.

HB 552 Author: Madden | Rodriguez | Eissler | Strama
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the provision of competitive grants to fund programs for certain public school students assigned to disciplinary alternative education programs or in-school suspension.

HB 553 Author: Madden
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the establishment of the office of criminal and juvenile justice ombudsman.

HB 561 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/09/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of county auditors with respect to computer software and data of other local officers or departments.

HB 562 Author: Madden
Last Action: 05/14/2009 H Postponed
Caption: Relating to employment qualifications and compensation of certain county employees.

HB 727 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/10/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the closure of a public school campus that is being used as an emergency evacuation shelter.

HB 1048 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/26/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the number of counties or municipalities necessary to establish a regional drug court program.

HB 1049 Author: Madden
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary.

HB 1050 Author: Madden
Last Action: 02/23/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to placement of public school students with certain disabilities in disciplinary alternative education programs and juvenile justice alternative education programs.

HB 1118 Author: Madden
Last Action: 05/06/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the appointment of an administrative judge for drug court programs in this state.

HB 1479 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the state virtual school network.

HB 1480 Author: Madden
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the use of video teleconferencing systems in certain criminal proceedings.

HB 1481 Author: Madden
Last Action: 05/08/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to certain offenses regarding the possession or use of a cellular telephone by an inmate or defendant in a correctional or detention facility and to the detection and monitoring of that possession or use.

HB 1608 Author: Madden | Hartnett | Kent
Last Action: 05/15/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to donations of juror reimbursements.

HB 1728 Author: Madden
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communications records.

HB 1729 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/03/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to certain requirements regarding the provision of home and community-based services under the Medicaid program.

HB 1869 Author: Madden | Moody
Last Action: 05/06/2009 H Laid on the table subject to call
Caption: Relating to a determination of value for purposes of punishment of the offense of abuse of official capacity.

HB 1870 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/26/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the manner in which inmates may receive certain cash payments on discharge or release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1891 Author: Madden | Eissler
Last Action: 03/24/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state funding for certain children to attend certain private prekindergarten programs.

HB 2288 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/16/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to license requirements for certain government employees.

HB 2289 Author: Madden | McReynolds | Marquez
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to discharging or releasing inmates from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at or near certain department facilities.

HB 2373 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to garnishment of wages for court-ordered restitution in a criminal judgment.

HB 2816 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/16/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary.

HB 2817 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to discipline of a public school student with a disability whose continued presence in the classroom threatens others.

HB 2818 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/17/2009 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the use of videoconferencing in certain proceedings involving inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 3106 Author: Madden | McReynolds | Kolkhorst | Gonzalez Toureilles
Last Action: 04/23/2009 H Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the amount of hazardous duty pay for certain employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 3224 Author: Madden
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of arson.

HB 3225 Author: Madden
Last Action: 05/11/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the license requirements for a chemical dependency counselor.

HB 3226 Author: Madden | Edwards | McReynolds | Christian
Sponsor: Seliger
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the payment of temporary housing costs for certain individuals who are released or are eligible for release on parole or to mandatory supervision.

HB 3227 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the requirement of a preliminary hearing for certain persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who are alleged to have violated a condition of release.

HB 3228 Author: Madden
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the offense of prohibited substances and items in correctional facilities.

HB 3229 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/18/2009 H Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to a pilot project for a drug and alcohol abuse recovery high school program.

HB 3567 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/02/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Relating to energy savings performance contracts.

HB 3575 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to energy and water conservation measures of state agencies.

HB 3906 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/21/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the number of persons who may be appointed to the classification immediately below department head in a police department covered by municipal civil service.

HB 3907 Author: Madden
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 05/30/2009 H Senate appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to certain criminal defendants and to the release of those defendants from certain facilities.

HB 3908 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/31/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain offenses involving public and private schools.

HB 3909 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.

HB 3910 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/29/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the requirements to obtain a license to practice cosmetology.

HB 3911 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/14/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to classification of certain grievances against an attorney.

HB 3912 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/08/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the enforcement of the change interval for a yellow signal at certain intersections.

HB 3913 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to resolution of disputes arising under certain construction contracts.

HB 3925 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/23/2009 H Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the monitoring of certain high-risk sex offenders and to information concerning certain sex offenders.

HB 4168 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/21/2009 H No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to the number of persons who may be appointed to the classification immediately below department head in a police department covered by municipal civil service.

HB 4357 Author: Madden
Last Action: 05/13/2009 H Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the authority of a justice or municipal court over certain juvenile offenders and their parents.

HJR 80 Author: Madden | Brown, Fred
Last Action: 04/06/2009 H Left pending in subcommittee
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing garnishment of wages for court-ordered restitution in a criminal judgment.

HR 57 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Honoring the UT Dallas Chess Team for winning the 2008 President's Cup chess championship.

HR 58 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Honoring Richardson Assistant City Manager Michelle Thames for her civic service.

HR 59 Author: Madden | McCall | Paxton | Laubenberg
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2009 8:10AM
Caption: Congratulating Officer Andrae Smith on being named the 2007 Plano Police Department Officer of the Year.

HR 60 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Recognizing Allen D. Sapp, Jr., for his service to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HR 174 Author: Madden | McCall | Laubenberg | Paxton
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 2:53PM
Caption: In memory of Collin County Commissioner Jack Hatchell.

HR 175 Author: Madden | McCall | Paxton | Laubenberg
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Honoring Catherine Rohr and the Prison Entrepreneurship Program for being named to the Philanthropy World Hall of Fame.

HR 243 Author: Madden | Button | Kent | Vaught
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2009 8:10AM
Caption: Recognizing February 11, 2009, as Richardson's Telecom Corridor Legislative Day.

HR 244 Author: Madden | McCall | Paxton | Laubenberg
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Honoring Collin County probation, parole, and community supervision employees.

HR 245 Author: Madden | McCall | Paxton | Laubenberg
Last Action: 02/11/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 11 2009 8:13AM
Caption: Honoring Dr. Rosemary Karr of Collin College for her professional achievements.

HR 261 Author: Madden
Last Action: 02/18/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 18 2009 4:12PM
Caption: Welcoming the visiting delegation from Catholic Charities and commending the organization for its many good works.

HR 262 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Congratulating John Murphy on his election as president of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board.

HR 263 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/16/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 16 2009 8:12AM
Caption: In memory of Jacob Daniel Hayes of Allen.

HR 404 Author: Madden
Last Action: 05/29/2009 H Considered in Rules and Resolutions
Caption: Honoring Serenity High in McKinney for its contributions to the lives of numerous young Texans.

HR 567 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Welcoming the members of The University of Texas at Dallas government honors program to the State Capitol.

HR 568 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/06/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 6 2009 8:00AM
Caption: Commending members of the McDermott Scholars Program of The University of Texas at Dallas and welcoming them to the State Capitol.

HR 675 Author: Madden
Last Action: 03/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 20 2009 7:50AM
Caption: In memory of Senior Corporal Victor Antonio Lozada, Sr., of the Dallas Police Department.

HR 979 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption: Congratulating Brittney Herson of Dallas on being named a Distinguished Finalist by the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

HR 980 Author: Madden
Last Action: 04/03/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 3 2009 5:30PM
Caption: Honoring Serenity High in McKinney for its contributions to the lives of numerous young Texans.

HR 2182 Author: Madden
Last Action: 05/26/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 26 2009 6:20PM
Caption: In memory of Richard A. Bode of Plano.

HR 2303 Author: Madden
Last Action: 05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption: In memory of U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Peter H. Burks of Dallas.

HR 2977 Author: Madden
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the interns serving in the office of Representative Jerry Madden.

HR 3100 Author: Madden | Button | Kent
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Dennis Stewart for his service on the Richardson City Council.

HR 3101 Author: Madden | Button | Kent
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Commending Rhea Allison for his service as a member of the Richardson City Council.

HR 3102 Author: Madden | Button | Kent
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Pris Hayes for her service as a member of the Richardson City Council.

HR 3103 Author: Madden | McReynolds
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring the interns of the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee for their service during the 81st Legislature.

HR 3104 Author: Madden | McCall | Button | Kent | Laubenberg
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Melody Timinsky for her service as a trustee of the Plano Independent School District.

HR 3105 Author: Madden | McCall | Laubenberg
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Scott Johnson for his service to the Plano City Council.

HR 3106 Author: Madden | McCall | Laubenberg
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Pat Evans on her service as the mayor of Plano.

HR 3112 Author: Madden | McCall | Laubenberg
Last Action: 06/04/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jun 4 2009 2:00PM
Caption: Honoring Sally Magnuson for her service to the Plano City Council.

Joint Author (28):
HB 51 Author: Branch | McCall | Coleman | McClendon | Madden
Sponsor: Zaffirini
Last Action: 06/17/2009 E See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to measures to enhance and maintain the quality of state universities, including funding and incentives to support emerging public research universities, to the abolition of the higher education fund, to the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system, to the independent status of Lamar Institute of Technology, to research conducted by public universities and other state entities, and to the authorization of revenue bonds for certain institutions of higher education.

HB 536 Author: Anchia | Pena | Madden | Leibowitz
Sponsor: Van de Putte
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the voter registration of a person who submits a federal postcard application to vote in an election.

HB 598 Author: Hughes | Paxton | Madden | Lewis | Eiland
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the information displayed on certain licenses.

HB 1068 Author: Naishtat | Madden
Last Action: 02/24/2009 H Referred to Human Services
Caption: Relating to information regarding the relative or designated caregivers for a child in the managing conservatorship of the state.

HB 1069 Author: Flynn | Woolley | Riddle | Weber | Madden
Last Action: 04/22/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to service of process in this state.

HB 1629 Author: Naishtat | Madden
Sponsor: Uresti
Last Action: 05/23/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the care and protection of foster children committed to or released under supervision by the Texas Youth Commission.

HB 2097 Author: Hodge | Madden
Sponsor: Hegar
Last Action: 05/27/2009 S Placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the personal and official use of state vehicles.

HB 2584 Author: Hartnett | Moody | Madden
Last Action: 05/08/2009 S Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the right of certain child crime victims to a speedy trial and to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance.

HB 2683 Author: Alvarado | Madden | Martinez, "Mando" | Bohac | Woolley
Last Action: 04/20/2009 H Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Relating to an activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.

HB 3316 Author: McClendon | Madden | Hodge
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to venue for certain offenses committed at Texas Youth Commission facilities.

HB 3484 Author: Coleman | Oliveira | Madden
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 05/23/2009 S Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to certain acts and proceedings of certain local governments, including those related to tax increment financing, and the validity of certain acts and proceedings.

HB 3649 Author: Marquez | Hodge | Madden
Sponsor: Whitmire
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a policy regarding the receipt of books by mail by an inmate in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 3653 Author: Marquez | Olivo | King, Susan | Madden | Ortiz, Jr.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective on 9/1/09
Caption: Relating to the use of restraints to control the movement of pregnant women and female children confined in certain correctional facilities in this state.

HB 3689 Author: McClendon | Kolkhorst | Isett | Madden
Sponsor: Hinojosa
Last Action: 06/19/2009 E Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the functions and continuation of the Texas Youth Commission and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and to the functions of the Office of Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Youth Commission.

HB 4809 Author: Hardcastle | Madden
Last Action: 05/05/2009 H Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation of the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.

HCR 37 Author: Laubenberg | Paxton | Madden | Jackson, Jim
Sponsor: Shapiro
Last Action: 02/20/2009 E Signed by the Governor
Caption: Honoring Olympic gymnastics champion Nastia Liukin of Parker.

HR 64 Author: Paxton | Laubenberg | McCall | Madden
Last Action: 01/22/2009 H Reported enrolled: Jan 22 2009 3:48PM
Caption: Congratulating the Allen High School football team on winning the 2008 UIL 5A Division 1 state championship.

HR 295 Author: Paxton | McCall | Madden | Laubenberg
Last Action: 02/12/2009 H Reported enrolled: Feb 12 2009 8:10AM
Caption: Recognizing February 9-10, 2009, as Collin County Days at the State Capitol.

HR 711 Author: Laubenberg | Hodge | Patrick | Madden
Last Action: 03/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: Mar 19 2009 7:50AM
Caption: In memory of Dr. Jack Homer Hittson, Jr., of Rockwall.

HR 1218 Author: Kent | Button | Madden | Vaught
Last Action: 04/17/2009 H Reported enrolled: Apr 17 2009 10:40AM
Caption: Honoring J. J. Pearce High School of the Richardson Independent School District.

HR 1789 Author: Kent | Hartnett | Madden | Button
Last Action: 05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption: Commending Luke Davis for his service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1791 Author: Kent | Madden | Hartnett | Button
Last Action: 05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption: Commending Karen Ellis for her service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1792 Author: Kent | Button | Madden | Hartnett
Last Action: 05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption: Congratulating Karen Holburn on her election to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1793 Author: Kent | Button | Madden | Hartnett
Last Action: 05/20/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 20 2009 11:00AM
Caption: Commending Kim Caston for her service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1837 Author: Kent | Madden | Vaught | Hartnett | Button
Last Action: 05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 7:58AM
Caption: Commending David C. Tyson, Jr., on his service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1838 Author: Kent | Madden | Vaught | Hartnett | Button
Last Action: 05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 1:19PM
Caption: Honoring Kim Quirk for her service on the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1839 Author: Kent | Madden | Vaught | Button | Hartnett
Last Action: 05/19/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 19 2009 7:58AM
Caption: Commending Lanet Greenhaw on her service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 2012 Author: Kent | Button | Vaught | Hartnett | Madden
Last Action: 05/23/2009 H Reported enrolled: May 23 2009 4:45PM
Caption: Honoring Dr. David Simmons, superintendent of the Richardson Independent School District.

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