HR 224 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Commending Michael Fawzi Tarabay of Sour Lake for his act as an organ donor.

HR 224 is a ceremonial resolution commending Michael Fawzi Tarabay of Sour Lake for donating part of his liver to his friend Marshall Goode, who had end-stage liver disease. The resolution recognizes Tarabay's selfless act that enabled Goode's successful transplant surgery on September 10, 2024, after a six-month medical evaluation process. It formally expresses the Texas House of Representatives' commendation and extends "sincere best wishes" to both men, with a copy to be presented to Tarabay as a gesture of recognition. This is a symbolic resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reformatted from a standard legislative introduction to an enrolled version, with the primary change being the addition of a certification statement confirming the bill was adopted by the House on February 12, 2025. The substantive content of the resolution commending Michael Fawzi Tarabay for his organ donation remains unchanged.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the resolution continues to commend Michael Fawzi Tarabay for his lifesaving organ donation act.

TECHNICAL

Added certification statement confirming the bill was adopted by the House on February 12, 2025, by a non-record vote.

Added list of House members' names at the bottom of the enrolled version.

Removed introductory text about digital content accessibility updates and bill number formatting.

Changed document title from 'Introduced' version to 'Enrolled' version with updated formatting.

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

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Committee

Feb 12, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors