In memory of Marcelo Garcia III of Houston.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 511), not a bill with policy changes. It honors Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia III, who died in the line of duty on November 6, 2024. The Texas Senate resolution expresses condolences to his family - including his father, mother, sister, girlfriend, and extended family - and declares the Senate will adjourn in his memory. It serves solely as a formal tribute to his service and community impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 8, 2025
Last action May 14, 2025
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MINOR
The bill text was reformatted from a standard legislative introduction format to an enrolled version with proper Senate resolution numbering, spacing, and signature blocks. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia III remains unchanged. No policy, funding, eligibility, or legal requirements were modified.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and layout were updated to match enrolled bill standards, including proper header information, spacing adjustments, and addition of signature lines for Senate certification.
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Committee
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May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Carol Alvarado
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