HR 684 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Honoring Chief Russell Martin of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma.

HR 684 is a resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor Chief Russell Martin, president of the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma, for his efforts to reconnect the tribe with its ancestral lands in Texas. The resolution recognizes the Tonkawa Tribe's historical contributions, including their role as scouts and protectors of settlers during conflicts, and commemorates Chief Martin's visit to the State Capitol in February 2025. It formally acknowledges the tribe's foundational ties to Central Texas and their recent reclamation of a sacred site in Milam County. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of respect, extending best wishes for the tribe's continued heritage celebration.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 29, 2025 Last action Apr 21, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

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The document changed from a legislative resolution introducing a bill to the enrolled final version of the same bill. The substantive policy content regarding the Tonkawa Tribe and Chief Russell Martin remained unchanged, with only formatting, spacing, and structural elements modified to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process.

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No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the resolution honoring Chief Russell Martin and the Tonkawa Tribe remains identical in content.

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

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Committee

Apr 17, 2025

House · Passed

Adopted

Apr 2, 2025

House · Referred to committee

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