HR 802 is a ceremonial resolution commending Rob Kepple for his 22-year leadership as executive director of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. It recognizes his contributions including drafting the 1993 Texas Penal Code, building the association into the nation's largest prosecutors' group, and supporting legal training statewide. The resolution was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, as a formal expression of appreciation for his career. It does not create any legal obligations or affect policy.
HR 749 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor David Sanchez Latorre, a teacher at Cook Elementary School in the Austin Independent School District, for being named the 2025 Campus Teacher of the Year. The resolution formally congratulates him on this recognition, which honors educators with at least three years of service who demonstrate dedication to inspiring students and fostering collaborative learning. It has no policy provisions or financial impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing the House's appreciation for his contributions to education. The resolution was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, and will be presented to Mr. Latorre as a formal gesture of recognition.
This is a memorial resolution honoring Jutson Benard Holton Jr., a Houston resident who died on March 23, 2025, at age 78. The Texas House of Representatives passed HR 881 to pay tribute to his life, extend sympathy to his family and friends, and formally recognize his passing. It does not create any new laws or policies - it is purely a commemorative gesture, as indicated by the resolution's language and adoption on May 23, 2025. The bill directly affects no individuals or groups beyond acknowledging the late Mr. Holton's life and legacy.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 892), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally congratulates the University of Texas women's basketball team for advancing to the 2025 NCAA Division I Final Four. The resolution highlights their 35-4 record, SEC regular-season championship, first No. 1 national ranking in 21 years, and key players' honors. It has no legal effect and simply expresses the Texas House of Representatives' recognition of the team's achievements.
HR 941 is a formal resolution honoring Kimberly Nelson, a first-grade teacher at Beverly Elementary School, for being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year. The Texas House of Representatives adopted this resolution to recognize her contributions to education and her role in inspiring students. It does not create new policy or affect regulations - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
This resolution (HR 813) is a ceremonial honor from the Texas House of Representatives recognizing the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) for its 20th anniversary. It acknowledges HAAM's work providing affordable healthcare services - including doctor visits, prescriptions, dental care, and mental health support - to low-income musicians, DJs, and music teachers in Travis County since 2005. The resolution formally expresses the House's admiration for HAAM’s impact, including connecting over 7,000 people to $191 million in healthcare services and helping 90% of members obtain insurance. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policies, funding, or obligations.
SR 570 is a Texas Senate resolution congratulating Lilian Johnson of Girl Scout Troop No. 5674 for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. It recognizes her "Walk With God" Bible study project, which provided faith-based activities for teens through her church and Girl Scout meetings. The resolution formally extends congratulations and will provide Johnson with an official copy from the Texas Senate. This is a purely ceremonial resolution with no policy impact or legislative changes.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating Stephani Carrasco Rodriguez, a first-year teacher at Sunset Valley Elementary School in the Austin Independent School District, for being named the 2025 "Teacher of Promise." It formally recognizes her dedication to student-centered teaching and campus improvement, as awarded by her school district. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, expresses the House's congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Carrasco Rodriguez through an official copy. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - its sole purpose is symbolic recognition.
HR 990 is a ceremonial resolution commending Mackenzie Foster, a Westlake High School senior and legislative intern in State Representative Terri Leo Wilson's office during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The resolution recognizes Foster's work assisting with legislative tasks, her involvement in community service (including the Jeremiah Program and Special Olympics), and her leadership roles on her school's golf team and politics club. It contains no policy changes or legal provisions - it solely expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation through formal recognition. The resolution was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, and an official copy will be presented to Foster.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Bailey Holmes, a teacher at Zilker Elementary School in Austin, for being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Austin Independent School District. It formally recognizes her dedication to education after meeting the district's criteria of three years of teaching and demonstrating commitment to inspiring students. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, includes no new laws or policy changes and serves only as a formal expression of appreciation for her work. It directly affects only the honoree, Bailey Holmes, with no broader legislative impact.
This resolution (HR 900) commends Jeannette Valdez Duran for leading Mobile Blessings from the Heart, a faith-based mobile pantry in Austin that serves approximately 500 families weekly. It recognizes her work distributing food through partnerships with local organizations, including serving seniors, students, and unhoused communities in low-income neighborhoods. The resolution is purely symbolic - it expresses legislative appreciation and includes no policy changes or funding. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, and will be presented to Duran as a formal honor.
HR 930 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Priscilla Barboza, a social studies teacher and ESL department chair at Williams High School in Plano ISD, for being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year. The resolution formally congratulates her on this recognition and extends "sincere best wishes for continued success" from the Texas House of Representatives. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply expresses legislative appreciation through a formal written statement to the teacher. This type of resolution is standard for recognizing individuals' professional achievements without altering laws or funding.
