Madden Pushes for Evacuee Reform

City of Austin opposes bill proposing closing schools when they are serving as an emergency shelter

"...Bill author Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, said he was concerned about ensuring that..."

March 11, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Madness: Treatment Works

Bill would divert low-level drug offenders from prison and save a bundle of money

"...offer the same bill, which was sponsored by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, in the House. The bill passed easily..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Legislator describes online learning as "the future of education;" actual educators disagree

"...voucher bill of the season: HB 1445 by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Plano, which would establish a network of virtual..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

On the Lege

News from beneath the pink granite dome

"...the aisle. "The first person I went to was Jerry Madden," Howard said of the senior House member from..."

March 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Criminal-Justice Officials Get Spanked

Officials with Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Board of Pardons and Paroles get tongue lashings during Lege hearing, where agency leaders were questioned about communication and coordination problems

"...said. So he and the Corrections Committee chair, Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Plano, turned up the heat under BPP Chair..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Bill would save state $6 million per year, author says

"...Senate floor for consideration. HB 2193, authored by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson (chair of the House Corrections Committee), concentrates..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Plano, unveiled his bill for a statewide virtual..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Capitol Chronicle

The Lege battle over ethics covers a multitude of sins -- and hidden agendas.

"...by Republicans Mary Denny (Aubrey), Terry Keel (Austin), and Jerry Madden (Richardson), took the front mic to recount the..."

June 6, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Muslims gather at the Capitol, while clerics swap pulpits on Sunday

"...in the political process) and hosted by state Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson. Billed as a "homeland security event," proceedings..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Special Bills for a Special Session

UPDATE: Measures mix unfinished business, new ideas, grandstanding

"...is a third group, such as Richardson Republican Rep. Jerry Madden's restructuring of prison health care and the array..."

May 31, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

TYC Trouble

Mounting frustration in Lege over Perry's lack of action toward allegations of sexual abuse and cover-ups within TYC facilities

"...own joint select committee. Meanwhile, Sen. Hinojosa and Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, have both filed bills that would completely..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Never Enough Time for Ethics

House GOP leadership seems determined to pretend bipartisan reform bill quietly disappearsName(s) of subject

"..."issue ad" mailers favorable to both Denny and Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, who hails from a neighboring North Texas..."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Legislative Briefs

"...of the Week goes to HB 1172 by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson. The bill harrumphs, "A primary purpose of..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Lege

Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat is leading charges to protect both seniors and children this session

"...• State Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, announced Feb. 20 that Texas has been..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Who's Funding the Voucher Campaign?

"...All Children Matter / (TX) Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson / 2004 / 1,000..."

March 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Deconstructing the Public Schools

"...good job," says Schlomach, "you deserve deregulation." HB 973 (Jerry Madden, R-Richardon) would deregulate any district in which voters..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, tried to close one of the stupider..."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

Naked City

"...I not? Make my day.'" – Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson on why he thinks the National Park Service..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Rep. Jerry Mad­den, R-Richardson, and Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, were honored..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature

Pigskin Perks

"...Rep. Jerry Johnson..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature

The Smith Smears

Euless Republican draws primary challenger for "Romeo and Juliet" bill

"...statements of vote), with even hardcore law'n'order GOPers like Jerry Madden and Dan Gattis making empassioned speeches in its..."

Dec. 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

And Taylor Makes 106

Speaker Straus makes tactical gains in race to be speaker again

"...Edmund Kuempel Jodie Laubenberg Ken Legler Eddie Lucio III Jerry Madden Marisa Marquez Armando "Mando" Martinez Brian McCall Ruth..."

June 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Balanced House, Balanced Committees

So how equitable was the equitable split Straus promised?

"...punishment side, where Democrats get a much bigger role. Jerry Madden, R-Plano, is unexpectedly bumped down from chair of..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

APD

The APD drags its feet on cite-and-release law

"...for a slew of low-level offenses. Authored by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, and carried by Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo,..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Newsdesk

"...Legislators last year passed House Bill 2391 (by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, and carried by Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo)..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: No Cite-and-Release in Austin

"...refresh: Legislators last year passed H.B. 2391 (by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, and carried by Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo),..."

May 2, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Top 10 2007 Joints

Reefer Madness

"...county jail overcrowding, HB 2391 – authored by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson, and carried by Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness

Cops given choice whether to arrest for minor pot possession

"...up to 4 ounces of marijuana. Authored by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson – chair of the House Corrections Committee..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Cops Given Choice Whether to Arrest for Minor Pot Possession

Texas police officers will be given a choice to issue a ticket instead of arrest individuals for certain Class A and B misdemeanors – including possession of up to 4oz of marijuana

"...of up to 4oz of marijuana. Authored by Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Richardson – also chair of the House Corrections..."

Aug. 30, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Gov. Perry's Ham-Fisted Veto Pen Strikes Again

Lege coverage

"...Perry threw out HB 2990 by House Corrections Chair Jerry Madden, R-Plano, which would force all inmates, staff, and..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Richard Whittaker

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