HCR 123 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the American Declaration of Independence.

This Texas concurrent resolution (HCR 123) commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's adoption on July 4, 1776, to be observed in 2026. It is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or policy changes, expressing the Texas Legislature's recognition of this historical milestone. The resolution details the Declaration's drafting history and significance, including its foundational principles like "all men are created equal." Approved by the Texas Legislature and signed by the governor in May 2025, it serves solely as a commemorative statement.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Signed May 13, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · May 13, 2025

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a draft introduction version to an enrolled final version, with the main substantive change being the removal of a digital accessibility update note about TLO content and the addition of signatures and certification language confirming legislative adoption. The core legislative content regarding the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed a note about digital content accessibility updates on TLO that was present in the introduced version but not needed in the final enrolled text

Added signature lines and certification statements from legislative officers confirming the bill was adopted by both chambers and approved by the Governor

Reformatted the document structure from draft introduction layout to final enrolled version layout with proper spacing and alignment

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 13, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor

executive

May 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

Signed in the Senate

upper

May 2, 2025

Lower · Passed

Signed in the House

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate passage reported

lower

Apr 15, 2025

Introduced

Read & adopted

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Introduced

Received from the House

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

3 primary · 0 co-sponsors