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.
This is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. It honors Nelma Jean Speed Bonner, a Fairfield resident who died at age 95 on July 24, 2025, by recognizing her life, family, and community involvement. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution to extend sympathy to her son Buck Bonner, granddaughter Stella Dewitt, great-grandson Jonathan Dewitt, and other relatives. The resolution serves solely as a formal tribute with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation.
This resolution (HR 16) is a ceremonial measure congratulating Cy-Fair Republican Women (CFRW) on its 20th anniversary. It formally extends the Texas House's best wishes for the organization's future following its Founder's Day Celebration on July 8, 2025. The resolution recognizes CFRW's founding in 2005, its role in promoting Republican principles, and its work supporting candidates and civic engagement in Harris County. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding policy effect and directly affects only CFRW and its members.
This House Resolution (HR 1) honors Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell for his 15+ years of leadership as chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, recognizing his role in expanding the system to five institutions, achieving record enrollment and fundraising, and securing legislative support for new academic programs like the dental and veterinary schools. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House on August 27, 2025, formally acknowledges his contributions to the system's $19.2 billion economic impact and strategic initiatives across Texas.
HR 33 is a memorial resolution honoring Blair Elizabeth Harber, a 13-year-old Dallas student who died in the July 2025 Kerr County flood alongside her sister and grandparents. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, pays tribute to Blair’s life, her involvement in school activities at St. Rita Catholic School, and her dedication to service. It extends condolences to her parents, extended family, and friends, and directs that an official copy be provided to her family. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents.
