SR 161 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Recognizing the Port of Galveston on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.

Senate Resolution 161 officially commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Port of Galveston, recognizing its founding in 1825 and historical significance to Texas. The resolution highlights the port's role in the Texas Revolution, its development as a major economic engine for Galveston, and its current status as Texas' only cruise port (ranking fourth nationally). It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect policy - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute from the Texas Senate to honor the port's legacy. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2025.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Feb 2025

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Feb 2025

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Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025

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MODERATE

This bill is a Senate Resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Port of Galveston. The primary changes involve formatting updates and reorganization of the text, with no substantive policy changes to scope, funding, or eligibility. The resolution remains a ceremonial document recognizing the port's historical significance and current economic contributions.

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Text formatting and layout were reorganized from a standard legislative format to an enrolled version format, with line breaks and spacing adjustments throughout the document.

Header information was updated to indicate this is the enrolled version of SR 161 with bill number 89(R).

Original page numbering and draft markings were removed in favor of a clean enrolled format.

Certification signatures and dates were added at the end of the document to formalize the resolution's adoption.

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Feb 26, 2025

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