Madden Bows Out
State Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Plano, won't seek an 11th term in the Texas House, he told the Tribune this afternoon.
"It's true — I'm not running again. It's wonderful to go out on top," Madden said. "I am smiling and happy."
Madden, chairman of the House Committee on Corrections, has been central in legislative work on adult prisons, the Texas Youth Commission and other criminal justice issues. He's also on the Redistricting Committee and, over his 20 years in office, served on a long list of other important panels, including Calendars and Public Education.
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Comments (5)
Karen Spivey-Cummings via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Chicken! He doesn't want to clean up his own mess and face the music.
Michael B Openshaw
He hasn't endorsed anyone, but I would expect Mabrie Jackson to jump in and be the Austine machine's stalking horse here. A specific finger was added to the district to pick up ONLY her precinct (and keep out several 'uncooperative' conservatives). Too bad; whipped the machine once up this way; will do so again.
Rob Garza via Texas Tribune on Facebook
I'm just glad that he's gone.
Christina Jonsson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Good riddance Jerry. Go bother your wife and leave the rest of Texas women's rights alone.
Tim Bacon via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Ol' Jerry didn't do the teachers any favors while I was lobbying.