HR 579 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Vertis O'Neal Storey of Kaufman.

HR 579 is a commemorative resolution honoring Vertis O'Neal Storey of Kaufman, a retired Terrell State Hospital psychologist who died on January 29, 2025. The resolution recognizes his 40-year career at Terrell State Hospital, including his work as director of quality management and his role in implementing the hospital's electronic medical record system. It also acknowledges his family, including his wife of 58 years, Mary Carolyn, and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As a memorial resolution, it does not create any new policies or affect any laws or regulations. The Texas House of Representatives adopted this resolution on March 31, 2025, to pay tribute to Storey's life and legacy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft resolution to an enrolled version with significant formatting changes. The substantive content remains the same - a tribute resolution honoring Vertis O'Neal Storey, a deceased state hospital psychologist. The changes are primarily technical, including proper formatting, removal of draft markings, and addition of certification language confirming unanimous adoption.

Scope change

No substantive policy change; this is a procedural conversion from draft to final enrolled version

TECHNICAL

Removed draft formatting markers and page numbers, converted to proper enrolled bill format

Added certification language confirming unanimous adoption by the House on March 31, 2025

Removed draft text about digital content accessibility standards that was not part of the original resolution

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors