HR 247 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston.

This is a memorial resolution (HR 247), not a policy bill. It honors the late U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston following her death on July 19, 2024. The resolution recognizes her decades of service in Congress, including her work as a champion for social justice, her authorship of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, and her leadership roles in the House. It was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, and reported enrolled on May 28, 2025, as a formal tribute to her legacy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action May 28, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

MODERATE

The document was converted from a legislative resolution draft to an enrolled bill text with significant formatting changes. The substantive content remains a tribute resolution honoring Sheila Jackson Lee, but the structure was reorganized with added accessibility headers and removed original line numbers.

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Removed original line numbers and draft formatting markers from the resolution text

Added accessibility compliance header and bill identification information at the top

Reorganized text layout with spacing changes and removed page number markers

Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by the House on May 23, 2025

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

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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

Feb 19, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

5 primary · 0 co-sponsors