Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 1992-2013

Chairman, Collin County Republican Party, 1974-1976, 1984-1991

Precinct Chairman, Republican Party, 1974-1984

President/Member, Collin County School Board, 1974-1977

Member, Committee on Homeland Security, American Legislative Exchange Council, 2008-present

Chair, Joint Select Committee on the Texas Youth Commission, 2007-present

Board of Directors, Council of State Governments Justice Center, 2006-present

Chair/Vice Chair, Committee on Corrections, 2005-present

Member, Governor's Council on Criminal Justice, 2005-present

Vice Chair/Member, Law and Criminal Justice Committee, National Conference of State Legislators, 2005-present

Vice Chair, State Affairs Committee, 2003-2004

President, Jerry Madden Insurance Firm, 2000-2008

Sales Representative, Planning Services, 1994-2000

Self-employed, Construction, 1991-1994

President, Pot Hole Doc, 1992-1994

Manufacturing Manager, Teledyne Geotech, 1982-1990

Manufacturing Engineer, Texas Instruments, 1971-1982

Lieutenant and Captain, United States Army, Vietnam, Germany, 1965-1971

Member, Prison Entrepreneurship Board of Directors, 2007-present

Member, Richardson Chamber of Commerce, 1993-present

Advisory Board, Plano Chamber of Commerce, 1992-present

Member, Accon Chamber of Commerce

Member, Collin County Republican Men’s Club

Member, Frisco Chamber of Commerce

Member, Wylie Chamber of Commerce

Leader, Collin County Caring for Children Program, 1992-1995

Chairman, Collin County Hospital Board, 1977-1980

Awards:

10 Best Legislators Texas Monthly Magazine 80th Legislature(2007)

Current Car:

2003 Honda Accord

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

June 20

Father's Name:

Jerry Madden

Father's Occupation:

Lawyer, elected Official

Favorite Athlete:

Ron Zinn

Favorite Author:

David McCullough

Favorite Book:

Glory Road

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Food:

BBQ Ribs

Favorite Movie:

Gettysburg

Favorite Musician:

Lee Ann Rymes

Favorite President and Why:

Lincoln: For his leadership and vision.

Favorite Quote:

"You can never go wrong with a poet in your pocket."

Favorite Sport:

Track and Field

Favorite TV Shows:

Sports

Favorite Type of Music:

Country

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Hawaii

Favorite Websites:

Any legislative related

First Car:

Impala

First Job:

Army officer

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Stamp Collecting

Mother's Name:

Lucille Swanson Madden

Mother's Occupation:

Political positions, Homemaker

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

See the Texas Rangers win a World Series.

Names of Grandchildren:

Logan Madden, Samantha Barzellone, Alisa Barzellone, Joey Barzellone, Sara Barzellone, Cody Ince

Number of Grandchildren:

6

Personal Hero and Why:

Abraham Lincoln: Showed the greatest of political courage of any of our leaders.

Pets (include names):

Little Bit (dog)

Priority Issues:

Criminal Justice
Texas Youth Commission
Immigration

Publications:

Just political pieces

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Our country needs its very best to lead it politically.

Spouse's Occupation:

Nurse-Retired