HR 20 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor Richard L. Jankovsky III upon his retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) after 23 years of service. It formally congratulates him for his career, including hurricane response, border security deployments, leadership of the DPS Officers Association, and community volunteer work. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, expressing the House’s appreciation through a formal written gesture. It was adopted by the House on August 27, 2025.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Domingo T. Orozco, a Texas City resident and U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, worked as a project manager, coached soccer, and volunteered with community organizations. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution on August 27, 2025, to pay tribute to his life and extend condolences to his family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond the ceremonial recognition.
This is a commemorative resolution (HR 39) honoring Jane Marie Hunt, a 9-year-old Dallas girl who passed away on July 4, 2025. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution to pay tribute to her life, highlighting her academic achievements, artistic talents, involvement in community activities, and compassion. It extends condolences to her family and commemorates her memory, with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents. The resolution was adopted by the House on August 27, 2025.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring twin sisters Hanna Rose and Rebecca Mark Lawrence, who died tragically at age eight in Dallas on July 4, 2025. The resolution formally pays tribute to their lives, describes their personalities and aspirations, and extends condolences to their immediate family - including parents, older sister, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It has no policy provisions or impact on legislation; it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of remembrance by the Texas House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted on August 27, 2025.
HR 47 is a memorial resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor Eulogio G. Flores of San Antonio, who died on July 3, 2025. The resolution extends condolences to his family - including his wife Gloria, four children, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild - and commemorates his life, including his six-decade marriage, ranching, and community involvement. This non-binding tribute does not create policy changes or affect any laws, as it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance.
HR 46 is a commemorative resolution honoring Flaco Jiménez, a legendary San Antonio accordionist and Tex-Mex music icon who died in 2025. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, pays tribute to his life, musical contributions (including Grammy wins and collaborations with artists like Bob Dylan and Los Lobos), and community impact. It extends sympathy to his family and directs the House to formally recognize his legacy upon adjournment. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy or financial impact, as it is a memorial resolution, not a legislative bill.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Kenneth Allen Griffin of Katy. It pays tribute to his life, noting his career at NASA during the Apollo program, work in advertising and oil and gas, family, service at Second Baptist Church, and passing on June 22, 2025. The resolution extends sympathy to his family and directs the Texas House to adjourn in his memory. It has no policy provisions or impact on laws.
This resolution (HR 38) honors Hadley Rebecca Hanna, a University Park elementary student who died at age 8 in July 2025, by paying tribute to her life and extending condolences to her family. It specifically acknowledges her family members (parents William and Carrie Hanna, sisters Harper and Hunter, grandparents, and extended relatives), her involvement at University Park Elementary School, Camp Mystic, and Highland Park United Methodist Church, and her joyful personality. The Texas House of Representatives adopted this memorial resolution on August 27, 2025, as a formal expression of respect for her memory.
This is a memorial resolution honoring Dr. Robert M. Stein, a former Rice University political science professor and dean, who passed away in July 2025. The resolution commemorates his career in political science, voting research, and community engagement, including his roles as dean of the School of Social Sciences and codirector of Rice's Center for Voting. It extends the Texas House of Representatives' condolences to his family and designates the resolution as a tribute to his legacy. As a procedural memorial measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 29), not a substantive bill. It formally congratulates Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin for being ranked #1 on Texas Monthly's 2025 list of "50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas." The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' recognition of the restaurant's achievement and includes a formal copy for the business. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or regulations.
HR 60 is a commemorative resolution honoring Cacique Jose Sierra Sr. of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe in El Paso. It recognizes his lifelong service as tribal leader, including establishing community assets like the cultural center and healthcare clinic, securing federal recognition, and repatriating sacred artifacts. The resolution was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on August 27, 2025, to pay tribute to his legacy and extend condolences to his family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any group beyond this formal recognition.
This is a memorial resolution (HR 54), not a policy bill. It honors Sarah Blakely McCrory, an 8-year-old Houston girl who died in the 2025 Texas Hill Country floods. The resolution formally expresses the Texas House of Representatives' condolences to her family and pays tribute to her life, interests (including her dream of becoming a veterinarian), and community involvement. It was adopted by the House on August 27, 2025, as a ceremonial tribute.
