Memorials, Recognition - Alberto R. Gonzales -
Senate Joint Resolution 1157 formally honors Alberto R. Gonzales for his distinguished career in public service and the law. The resolution recognizes his extensive achievements, including his roles as U.S. Attorney General, Texas Secretary of State, dean of Belmont University College of Law, and his contributions to the Uniform Law Commission. This legislative action serves as a commemorative gesture to acknowledge his leadership and impact on legal education and government service, rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Signed May 11, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
May 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 33, Nays 0
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 93, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jack Johnson
RRepublican
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