This is a memorial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring nine-year-old Ellen Elizabeth Getten of Houston, who died in the July 4, 2025, Kerr County flooding. The resolution pays tribute to Ellen’s life, highlighting her as a student at St. John’s School, her love of tennis and Roblox with her sister, and her warm personality. It extends condolences to her family - including parents Jennifer and Doug Getten, sister Gwynne, grandparents, and extended relatives - and directs the Texas House to adjourn in her memory. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or policies.
This resolution commemorates the 7th annual Bell County Area Go Texan BBQ Cook-off in Belton, scheduled for October 18, 2025. It recognizes the event - which is sanctioned as a state championship cook-off, attracts chefs statewide, and serves as a fundraiser for local scholarship programs - as a celebration of Texas barbecue culture. The resolution has no legal effect; it is a symbolic gesture extending the House’s "sincere best wishes" for the event’s success. As a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), it does not alter laws or directly affect any individuals or organizations.
This resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, congratulates Albino Bazan Jr. of La Casita on his 100th birthday. It recognizes his service as a U.S. Navy aviation machinist during World War II, his family life raising five children, and his community contributions including work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rio Grande City Independent School District. The resolution extends sincere best wishes for continued happiness and presents an official copy as a token of the House's high regard. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or regulations.
This is a commemorative resolution (HR 167) passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor Amparo Hurtado Ortiz, a San Antonio media professional and community leader who died in August 2025. The resolution recognizes her 50+ year career in radio and television, including her talk show *Desde San Antonio* and work ensuring Spanish translations of presidential speeches. It formally pays tribute to her legacy, extends sympathy to her family, and directs the House to adjourn in her memory. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects her family and community by commemorating her contributions but does not create any policy or legal change.
This is a memorial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Nelda Sue Hardie Napp of Houston, who died on August 24, 2025, at age 93. The resolution pays tribute to her life, including her 74-year marriage to Donald Napp, her role as a mother and grandmother, and her community volunteer work. It extends condolences to her family and directs that the Texas House of Representatives adjourn in her memory. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or entities beyond commemoration.
This is a commemorative resolution honoring Roldan Montalvo Jr. of Hebbronville, Texas, who died on July 12, 2025, at age 80. The resolution commemorates his life as an educator (including roles as a golf coach, assistant principal, and teacher), his service as a state game warden, and his dedication to family. It extends condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, and other relatives. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or legislative effect - its sole purpose is to formally recognize his contributions and express sympathy to his family.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Scottie James Curry on her first birthday. It formally recognizes the child as the granddaughter of State Representative Pat Curry and extends birthday wishes from the Texas House of Representatives. The resolution includes personal details about Scottie's interests (like her first word "haha" and love of LSU football) but contains no policy provisions or legal changes. It was adopted without debate on September 3, 2025, and directs a copy be given to her family as a symbolic gesture.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill), honoring William "Bill" Franklin Hunt of Stockdale, Texas, who died on June 24, 2025, at age 93. The resolution recognizes his life, including his military service, 72-year marriage to Shirley Hunt, four children, and community roles as a Mason, school board trustee, and Cherokee Nation member. It formally pays tribute from the Texas House of Representatives to his family and community, extending condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended relatives. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.
This is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. It designates November 7, 2025, as "Ava Moore Day" to honor Ava Renee Moore, a 18-year-old Timber Creek High School graduate and U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School student who passed away on May 25, 2025. The resolution expresses condolences to her family and recognizes her academic achievements, athletic leadership, and community impact. It has been officially adopted by the Texas House of Representatives.
HR 170 is a symbolic resolution commemorating the grand opening of the Hays County Food Bank's new headquarters in San Marcos on August 27, 2025. It recognizes the organization's 40+ years of addressing community hunger through food distribution, waste reduction, and nutrition education. The resolution formally honors the food bank's work and its new facility - which offers expanded storage, services, and a market-style shopping model - and directs the Texas House to provide the organization with an official copy of the resolution as a gesture of support. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending Judge Niland for his service as a legislative aide in Speaker Pro Tempore Joe Moody's office during the 89th Texas Legislature's first two called sessions. It formally recognizes his work handling constituent relations, policy analysis, and legislative process experience. The resolution has no policy impact or effect on laws; it solely serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The Texas House adopted it on September 3, 2025, and will provide Judge Niland with an official copy.
This is a memorial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Jennifer Lynn Young Cook, a Plano resident who passed away in 2025 at age 38. It formally recognizes her life as an educator, devoted mother, and community member, highlighting her work in early childhood education and her family. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' condolences to her husband, children, parents, and extended family. As a procedural resolution, it contains no policy changes or funding and serves solely as a symbolic tribute.
