HR 1278 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Commending Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.

HR 1278 is a symbolic resolution commending Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide to State Representative Yvonne Davis during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. It formally recognizes Abell's work managing calendars, coordinating policy events, drafting communications, and his background as a U.S. Army veteran and public service professional. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, includes no policy changes or funding but expresses official appreciation. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects only Abell and the Texas House, serving solely as a gesture of recognition.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 16, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

This document shows a formatting transformation of a legislative resolution from its original introduction format to an enrolled (final) version. The substantive content remains identical - it's a commendation resolution for Benjamin Keith Abell, a senior legislative aide to State Representative Yvonne Davis. The changes are purely structural: reformatting text layout, adding page headers/footers, inserting certification language about adoption date, and adding signature lines for the Speaker and Chief Clerk.

TECHNICAL

Text reformatting from original introduction layout to enrolled version with proper spacing and alignment

Added certification statement confirming House adoption on May 23, 2025 by non-record vote

Added signature lines for Speaker of the House and Chief Clerk of the House

Added bill number header (H.R. No. 1278) and version designation (Enrolled version - Bill Text)

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

May 20, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors