Honoring Martha Thomas and The Defensive Line for their efforts to prevent youth suicide.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 962), not a policy bill. It formally honors Martha Thomas, cofounder of The Defensive Line nonprofit, and her organization for their work in youth suicide prevention. The resolution recognizes their efforts - specifically, their workshops addressing mental health crises among youth of color - and extends "sincere best wishes" for their continued work. It has no policy impact or funding mechanisms; it solely serves as a symbolic expression of appreciation from the Texas House of Representatives.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 25, 2025
Last action Jun 1, 2025
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The document was converted from a House Resolution (H.R. No. A962) to an Enrolled Bill (H.R. 962), with significant formatting changes including removal of line numbers and spacing adjustments. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Martha Thomas and The Defensive Line for suicide prevention work remains unchanged.
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No substantive scope change; the bill's purpose and provisions remain identical to the original resolution.
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Document format changed from House Resolution to Enrolled Bill version with updated header information
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Floor votes
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
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Jun 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Cas Garcia Hernandez
DDemocratic
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