In memory of former state comptroller and Austin mayor Carole Keeton.
This bill is a memorial resolution honoring Carole Keeton, former Austin mayor and Texas state comptroller. It commemorates her life and career, highlighting her historic roles as Austin's first female mayor (serving three terms), Texas' first female state comptroller, and her advocacy for education and community improvement. The resolution formally pays tribute to her legacy and extends sympathy to her family. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Jun 1, 2025
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The bill text was reformatted from a traditional resolution layout to a modern digital document format with accessibility improvements. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Carole Keeton remains unchanged, with no modifications to policy, scope, or applicability.
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Document formatting changed from traditional printed resolution style to digital accessible format with improved readability and WCAG 2.1 compliance.
Added metadata header identifying the bill as HR 785 enrolled version with accessibility standards compliance notice.
Removed traditional line-numbered formatting and page headers used in printed legislative documents.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Donna Howard
DDemocratic
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