Texas Bills

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 368: Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Texas NAACP Day at the State Capitol.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law with policy changes) recognizing March 19, 2025, as "Texas NAACP Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It formally acknowledges the Texas State Conference of NAACP Units and extends a welcome to its members for their annual visit. The resolution highlights the NAACP's historical role in Texas civil rights efforts since 1915 but has no direct impact on laws, regulations, or affected individuals.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 757: Recognizing April 24, 2025, as La Salle County Day at the State Capitol.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating April 24, 2025, as "La Salle County Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It formally recognizes residents of La Salle County for gathering in Austin to celebrate their county's history and heritage. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it solely extends a welcome to the county delegation for the Capitol event. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect any laws, funding, or residents' rights.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 432: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Woodlands.

This resolution (HR 432) commemorates The Woodlands' 50th anniversary as a master-planned community founded in 1974. It recognizes the community's achievements in quality of life, environmental preservation, and economic development, as highlighted by rankings like Niche.com's 2024 "second-best city to live" designation. The resolution serves solely as ceremonial recognition with no policy changes or direct effects on residents or laws.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 137: Honoring Frances "Poppy" Northcutt for her professional and civic achievements.

This resolution (HR 137) formally honors Frances "Poppy" Northcutt, a Houston native, for her professional and civic achievements. It recognizes her historic role as the first woman in an operational support position at NASA Mission Control (working on Apollo missions), her later career as a lawyer and advocate for women's rights, and her service as a prosecutor and volunteer election judge. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, expresses the Legislature's high regard for her contributions and includes a formal copy for her as a token of appreciation. It has no policy impact or funding requirements, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 258: Congratulating Dick Lavine on his retirement as a senior fiscal analyst at Every Texan.

HR 258 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on April 17, 2025, to congratulate Dick Lavine on his retirement as a senior fiscal analyst at Every Texan. The resolution highlights his 30-year career with the nonprofit, his background as a licensed attorney and chartered financial analyst, and his service on various boards including the Travis Central Appraisal District and City of Austin Retirement System. It does not create any policy changes or affect any laws, as it is purely a symbolic expression of appreciation for his professional contributions. This procedural resolution was formally adopted and recorded in the House Journal.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 712: Welcoming the fourth-grade class of St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas to the State Capitol.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), adopted by the Texas House on April 17, 2025. It formally honors the fourth-grade students of St. Mark's School of Texas in Dallas for their planned visit to the State Capitol on April 10, 2025. The resolution recognizes the school's history and educational mission but does not create any legal obligations or alter policy. It serves solely as a symbolic gesture of welcome and appreciation.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 764: Recognizing April 24, 2025, as Reman Day.

This resolution (HR 764) is a symbolic gesture by the Texas House of Representatives recognizing April 24, 2025, as "Reman Day." It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges remanufacturing - rebuilding used products to "like new" condition - as environmentally and economically beneficial. The resolution cites remanufacturing's role in job creation (e.g., 180,000 U.S. jobs in 2011) and waste reduction, encouraging Texans to learn about its benefits. It was adopted by the Texas House on April 17, 2025, as a non-binding recognition.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 372: Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Make Texans Healthy Again Day at the State Capitol.

HR 372 is a symbolic resolution, not a law, recognizing March 4, 2025, as "Make Texans Healthy Again Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It cites statistics on chronic disease, obesity, mental health challenges, and declining fertility rates to highlight public health concerns. The resolution encourages Texans to learn about the "Make Texans Healthy Again" movement and its focus on improving physical, mental, and metabolic health. It does not create new programs, allocate funding, or change existing policies - its sole purpose is to raise awareness through a designated day of recognition.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 445: Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Bahá'í Day at the State Capitol.

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 445), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes April 29, 2025, as "Bahá'í Day at the State Capitol" in Texas. The resolution acknowledges the Bahá'í Faith's principles of unity, peace, and service, and highlights the community's contributions to Texas through interfaith collaboration, education, and community development. It has no legal effect and does not alter any laws or affect any individuals or groups.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 7: Commemorating Mexican Mother's Day on May 10, 2025.

HR 7 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) introduced by Representative Morales of Harris to recognize Mexican Mother's Day, observed on May 10, 2025, by many Texans of Mexican descent. The resolution acknowledges cultural traditions like serenading mothers, gift-giving, and family meals associated with this day. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group through binding measures - it simply asks the Texas House of Representatives to formally commemorate the occasion. The resolution was adopted by the House on April 17, 2025, and is purely symbolic.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 83: Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

This is a ceremonial resolution designating April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the Texas State Capitol. It recognizes Refugio County's history, agricultural significance, and contributions to Texas by welcoming its delegation for a celebration. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition of the county's heritage and community. It directly affects Refugio County residents and officials invited to the Capitol event.

passed · Texas · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 254: Congratulating the Portland City Council on its selection as the 2025 City Council of the Year by the Texas City Management Association.

This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 254), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates the Portland City Council for being named "2025 City Council of the Year" by the Texas City Management Association. The resolution highlights the council's work on strategic planning, financial management, infrastructure development, and community recognition (including being named "Best Place to Raise a Family" in 2024). It has no effect on laws or regulations; it simply expresses the Texas House of Representatives' approval through a formal resolution. The resolution was adopted by the House on April 17, 2025.

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