HR 681 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Louis Parada Escalante.

This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Louis Parada Escalante, a founding member and lead singer of the Chicano soul group the Royal Jesters. It commemorates his life, musical contributions to Tejano music, and dedication to his family, extending condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and other relatives. The resolution was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on April 9, 2025, as a formal tribute to his legacy. It has no policy or legal effect beyond honoring his memory.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The document was converted from a draft resolution to an enrolled bill version, primarily involving formatting cleanup and the addition of certification text confirming unanimous adoption. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements were altered.

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Header information was updated to reflect the enrolled status with bill number H.R. No. 681 and removed draft identifiers.

Added certification text at the end confirming the bill was unanimously adopted by a rising vote on April 9, 2025.

Line breaks and spacing were adjusted throughout the document to convert it from a draft format to a final enrolled version.

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

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Committee

Apr 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors