HR 19 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of William Matthew Biggar of Austin.

This is a memorial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Texas House of Representatives. It honors William Matthew Biggar, a 23-year-old Austin resident who died in October 2024, and extends condolences to his family. The resolution formally recognizes his life, including his education, athletic achievements, volunteer work, and personal qualities like kindness and humor. It affects no one through policy changes - it simply serves as an official tribute from the House to Biggar's family and community.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2024

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Mar 6, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reformatted from a traditional resolution format to a modern digital document layout with accessibility improvements. The substantive content of the resolution honoring William Matthew Biggar remains unchanged, including all WHEREAS clauses and RESOLVED provisions. The only significant addition is a certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by a rising vote on March 6, 2025, and the Speaker's signature line.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill remains a resolution honoring a deceased individual with no policy impact

TECHNICAL

Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by rising vote on March 6, 2025

Added Speaker of the House signature line and certification block

Removed traditional line-numbered resolution format

Reformatted text layout for digital accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards

Changed header from 'Introduced' version to 'Enrolled' version with updated bill number formatting

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors