HR 647 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Gordon Robert Johnson.

HR 647 is a formal resolution honoring Gordon Robert Johnson, a longtime Texas Capitol figure who died on March 16, 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on April 1, 2025, commemorates his life, career, and family, noting his work as a legal advisor, his role in passing key legislation like the Texas Racing Act, and his personal connections to the Capitol community. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely serves as a ceremonial tribute to his legacy. The resolution was formally approved without debate, as indicated by its swift adoption and enrollment.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The document changed from a draft legislative resolution (H.R. No. A647) to an enrolled final version (H.R. No. 647). The substantive content of the resolution honoring Gordon Robert Johnson remained unchanged, but the formatting was reorganized, a new accessibility statement was added at the top, and a certification of unanimous adoption was appended at the bottom.

TECHNICAL

Added a statement about digital content accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) at the beginning of the document.

Reformatted the document from a draft resolution with line numbers to an enrolled bill format with proper spacing and layout.

Added a certification statement confirming the resolution was unanimously adopted by a rising vote on April 1, 2025.

Removed draft line numbers and internal document identifiers (e.g., 'H.R.ANo.A647', page numbers) from the text.

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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

Apr 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

4 primary · 0 co-sponsors