HR 280 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Honoring Kathleen Martinez of Dallas for her work as an immigration attorney.

This resolution commends Kathleen Martinez, an immigration attorney and founder of Martinez Immigration Global Law Firm in Dallas, for her work helping immigrants gain legal status and her professional recognition, including being named "Best Immigration Lawyer" in Plano (2023) and "Elite Lawyer" (2023). The Texas House passed the resolution on March 13, 2025, to honor her advocacy and community impact, noting her firm's role in reuniting families and her social media outreach with over two million followers. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action Mar 14, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

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The document was converted from a House Resolution format to an Enrolled Bill format, with significant formatting changes including removal of line numbers, spacing adjustments, and addition of certification language. The substantive content regarding the commendation of Kathleen Martinez remains unchanged.

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Removed line numbers and original formatting markers from the resolution text

Added certification statement confirming adoption by the House on March 13, 2025

Changed document header from 'H.R.A No. A280' to '89(R) HR 280 - Enrolled version - Bill Text'

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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Mar 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors