Rep. Brent Money wrote four bills that aligned with the priorities set by Texas Republicans.

Priority #3: Stop Sexualizing Texas' Kids

HB4002
Died in House Public Education Committee, chaired by Republican Brad Buckley
HB 4002 establishes new requirements for school districts regarding parental rights and information transparency. It mandates that schools resolve complaints within 30 days or provide written explanations for unresolved issues, and grants parents the right to seek legal remedies for non-compliance. It prohibits instructional content related to sexual orientation or gender identity and requires parental consent for student participation in certain clubs that discuss these topics. It also obliges schools to notify parents of health-related services and prohibits withholding information about a student's mental, emotional, or physical health or their perception of biological sex. The bill also outlines updates to relevant educational frameworks to ensure compliance.

HB5485
Died in House Public Education Committee, chaired by Republican Brad Buckley
HB 5485 imposes stricter content standards on school library collections. It prohibits the possession or acquisition of materials classified as harmful, sexually explicit, pervasively vulgar, or containing profane content. It also requires greater parental involvement, transparency in library catalogs, and establishes a civil penalty for school districts that fail to comply.

Priority #6: Secure the Electric Grid

HB3017
Died in House Committee on Ways & Means, chaired by Republican Morgan Meyer
HB 3017 imposes an additional franchise tax on solar and wind energy producers with a capacity greater than 1 megawatt. The tax is equal to the total value of any federal subsidies, tax credits, or other federal benefits received by the entity during the reporting period. The bill also requires solar and wind producers to file reports disclosing these benefits, regardless of any exemptions that would otherwise apply.

HB4363
The bill died in the House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Republican Ken King
HB 4363 proposes the creation of a permitting system for battery energy storage facilities, requiring operators to obtain a permit from the state commission before interconnecting to a transmission facility. It mandates compliance with fire safety standards to be developed and updated by the state fire marshal, as well as the establishment of emergency operations plans in collaboration with local fire departments. The bill also includes provisions for training local first responders and requires permit applicants to pay fees to cover regulatory costs.

(Bill summary provided in part by Texas Policy Research)