In memory of Jane Smith Hotze of Houston.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 22), not a law. It honors Jane Smith Hotze of Houston following her death on June 18, 2025, at age 76. The Texas Senate formally commended her life, family dedication, and faith, extending condolences to her husband, 8 children, 26 grandchildren, siblings, and other relatives. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, as a tribute to her memory. It has no policy impact and serves solely as a commemorative gesture.
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passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Sep 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Aug 22, 2025
Last action Sep 4, 2025
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The bill text was reformatted from a standard legislative introduction to an enrolled version with updated metadata, including the bill number, title, and certification signatures. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Jane Smith Hotze remained unchanged, with only minor name corrections (e.g., 'Mrs. Smith' to 'Mrs. Hotze') and formatting adjustments for the final enrolled version.
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Bill metadata updated to reflect enrolled status with proper formatting, signatures, and certification language.
Name references corrected from 'Mrs. Smith' to 'Mrs. Hotze' for consistency with the subject's married name.
Enrolled version header and certification signatures added to finalize the legislative process.
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Bryan Hughes
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