Rep. Harold Dutton

Primary HR 255

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

In memory of Robert Allen Batteaux of Houston.

Maddy summaryHR 255 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives on February 13, 2025, to honor Robert Allen Batteaux of Houston, who died on February 8, 2025, at age 79. The resolution recognizes his life as a physical education teacher, coach, and community leader in Houston, including his 54-year marriage, his career with Houston Independent School District and Houston Community College, and his induction into sports halls of fame. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally commemorates his legacy and extends sympathy to his family. The resolution was adopted without debate and will be presented to his family as a tribute.

Passed Feb 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 168

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Honoring the El Dorado Social Club on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not substantive legislation) honoring the El Dorado Social Club's 100th anniversary. It recognizes the club's founding in 1925 by Houston students studying Edgar Allan Poe's poem "El Dorado," its motto "Searching for El Dorado," and its century-long community impact. The resolution formally expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation and extends well-wishes to the club. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - only symbolic recognition for the organization.

Passed Feb 5, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

Passed Nov 21, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 46

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Congratulating Bertha M. Dorian of Houston on her 90th birthday.

Passed Nov 17, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 667

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to establishing a state historical marker program to honor African Americans who served in the Texas Legislature during Reconstruction.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1727

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary SCR 13

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Recognizing the Texas Black Reconstruction Legislators Recognition Act.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1930

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Lead sponsor

Relating to policies and procedures regarding children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a residential treatment center or qualified residential treatment program.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor SB 975

Signed into law · Texas Senate · Co-sponsor

Relating to the procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person whose driver's license is surrendered.

Signed into law Jun 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 1605

Signed into law · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.

Signed into law Jun 13, 2023 0 co-sponsors