In memory of Maria Ninfa Cantu De La Garza of Harlingen.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 55) honoring Maria Ninfa Cantu De La Garza, a retired South Texas educator who died in 2024 at age 88. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution to pay tribute to her 35-year teaching career, family, and community involvement, extending condolences to her husband, daughters, grandchildren, and extended family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this ceremonial recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 20, 2024
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill text was reformatted from an introduced version to an enrolled version, with the primary change being the addition of a new title line and the removal of original page headers/footers. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Maria Ninfa Cantu De La Garza remains unchanged, with only minor text formatting adjustments and the addition of certification language at the end.
TECHNICAL
Added new title line '89(R) HR 55 - Enrolled version - Bill Text' at the beginning of the document
Removed original page headers, footers, and draft markings including page numbers and document tracking codes
Reformatted text layout with adjusted spacing and line breaks while preserving all substantive resolution content
Added certification statement at the end confirming unanimous adoption by the House on March 6, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janie Lopez
RRepublican
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