HR 1141 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Posthumously honoring educator Katie Erin Palmer for her contributions to Denison ISD and her community.

This resolution honors Katie Erin Palmer, a Denison ISD science and robotics teacher who died in a 2020 pedestrian accident, by recognizing her educational contributions and community work. It commemorates her legacy through initiatives like Katie's Closet (providing clothing to students in need) and the Katie Palmer Project (gifting holiday lights to families in hardship). The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, serves as a formal tribute to her impact on Denison ISD and her community. It does not create new laws or affect policy, as it is a commemorative resolution.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 13, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reformatted from a resolution format to an enrolled bill format, with significant reorganization of the WHEREAS clauses. The substantive content honoring Katie Erin Palmer remains the same, but the structure was changed to align with standard enrolled bill formatting requirements. No policy changes, funding amounts, dates, or eligibility criteria were modified.

TECHNICAL

Bill title and header changed from 'R E S O L U T I O N' to 'H.R. No. 1141 - Enrolled version'

Formatting and spacing of WHEREAS clauses were reorganized for enrolled bill compliance

Added certification language stating the bill was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025

Removed original resolution numbering and page markers from the draft version

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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Jun 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

May 16, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors