HR 1239 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of former state representative Fred Charles Head of Athens, Texas.

HR 1239 is a memorial resolution honoring former Texas State Representative Fred Charles Head of Athens, Texas, who died on April 26, 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, pays tribute to Head's 50-year legal career, seven terms in the Texas House (1966-1986), leadership in the "Dirty 30" anti-corruption movement, and service on committees including Higher Education and Appropriations. It extends condolences to his family and directs that an official copy be provided to them. As a procedural memorial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy impact.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 13, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

MODERATE

The document changed from a legislative bill introduction to an enrolled resolution honoring Fred Charles Head, a former Texas state representative. The content shifted from a formal bill structure to a commemorative resolution with no substantive policy changes, as it is a tribute measure rather than a regulatory or funding bill.

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Removed bill header information including bill number and sponsor designation

Added enrolled version header indicating the bill has been finalized and signed

Reformatted text from continuous paragraphs to spaced-out lines for printing purposes

Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by the House

Added signature lines for Speaker of the House and Chief Clerk

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

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Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

May 20, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

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