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Recognizing March 26, 2025, as Upbring Advocacy Day.
Recognizing the Austin County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team for winning the Western National Roundup Championship.
In memory of Fred Joseph Mitchell of Lewisville.
In memory of Crystal Jeanette Goforth of Levelland.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons; increasing a criminal penalty.
Commending Marquis Sanders of Arlington for rendering medical aid to his friend Isaiah Stokes during a cardiac event.
Relating to the retention and preservation of toxicological evidence of certain intoxication offenses.
In memory of former state senator and representative Carl Allen Parker of Port Arthur.
In memory of the 21 victims of the mass shooting that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on May 24, 2022.
Congratulating Ashlynn Famule of Shoemaker High School on winning a state powerlifting title at the 2025 THSWPA State Championships.
In memory of Betty Bell Muns of Plano.
Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Texas Juvenile Justice Professional Day at the State Capitol.
In memory of J. Pat Hickman of Canyon.
Congratulating Ja'Miyah Gafford on being named the 2025 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County.
Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
In memory of Beverly Delle Parker.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 40.
Recognizing The Hope Center in Plano for its service to the great State of Texas.
Congratulating Lanier Middle School of Houston ISD on its selection to the 2024 Texas Honor Roll.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 46.
Congratulating Rene Farias Bail Bonds in Mission on its 45th anniversary.
Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Texas Humane Legislation Network Day at the State Capitol.
In memory of Lana Kay Andrews of Dallas.
Congratulating Terriny Pace of Killeen High School on winning a state powerlifting title at the 2025 THSWPA 6A State Championship.
Relating to the temporary sale of alcoholic beverages at certain racing facilities.
Relating to the appointment of a receiver for and sale of certain parcels of land that are abandoned, unoccupied, tax delinquent, and undeveloped in certain municipalities.
In memory of Andrew Stephen Massimino of Dallas.
Relating to management plans adopted by groundwater conservation districts.
In memory of James N. Muns of Plano.
Recognizing March 26, 2025, as ¡VIVA San Antonio! Day at the State Capitol.
Congratulating the Kimball High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 4A Division 1 state championship.
Recognizing April 11, 2025, as Social Work Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
Congratulating the Summit High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 5A Division 2 state championship.
Congratulating Michael O'Briant on his retirement from the San Angelo Independent School District.
Recognizing Stestí Brewing Company in Lovelady for its service to the community.
Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.
Relating to the procedures for the expunction of arrest records and files; authorizing a fee.
Congratulating Marise McDermott on her retirement as president and CEO of the Witte Museum in San Antonio.
In memory of Noe T. Loya Sr. of Raymondville.
Congratulating Pin Oak Middle School of Houston ISD on its selection to the 2024 Texas Honor Roll.
Congratulating Memorial Elementary School of Houston ISD on its selection to the 2024 Texas Honor Roll.
Commemorating the Houston Astros' 2025 opening day baseball game.
Relating to the prohibition of short-barrel firearms.
Congratulating Deena Ford of Legacy Middle School on receiving the EXCEL Award for East Central ISD.
Recognizing April 2, 2025, as Val Verde County-Del Rio Day at the State Capitol.
Honoring Karla Garza of VMK Concrete for her professional achievements.
In memory of Clifford Hastings Johnson.
Honoring John Sharp for his service as chancellor of The Texas A&M University System.
Recognizing April 2, 2025, as Strength in Unity: Elevating Texas Together Day at the State Capitol and extending appreciation to the members of the Bochasanwasi Akshar...
In memory of Lamar Oslin Lewis of Temple.
In memory of Ja'Liyah J'Niya Stevenson of Killeen.
Relating to the regulation of the provision of proxy advisory services.
In memory of the Honorable Richard Harold Meyer of Calhoun County.
In memory of Paula Kay Hughes of Katy.
In memory of Connie Jane Hunt of Port Lavaca.
Congratulating Doug Loomis on his retirement as superintendent of Amarillo ISD.
Recognizing March 11, 2025, as Panola County Day at the State Capitol.
Congratulating the Birdville High School StageHawks Theatre Department on its invitation to participate in the Chapter Select One-Act Showcase at the 2025 International...
Relating to the composition of the governing body of a local mental health authority.
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages in areas annexed by certain municipalities.
Recognizing March 26, 2025, as REALTOR Day at the State Capitol.
In memory of former Del Rio fire chief George Joe Harrington.
Relating to the discipline of judges by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, notice of certain reprimands, judicial compensation and related retirement benefits, and the...
Relating to a centers of excellence program developed by the Texas Judicial Council for certain justices and judges.
Congratulating the Tomball High School baseball team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.
Commemorating the grand opening of Small Places' Finca Tres Robles farm.
Commemorating the third annual Small Places Salsa de Mayo Festival in Houston.
Honoring Dr. Jennifer Keating Litton of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston on her professional achievements.
Congratulating Jasmine Moore on winning two bronze medals at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Johnson County Day at the State Capitol.
Congratulating the Carthage High School football team on winning a state championship.
In memory of William Rattay Jr. of Del Rio.
In memory of Deputy Ruben Garcia of the Cameron County Precinct 1 Constable's Office.
In memory of Ruben Reyna Sr. of Weslaco.
In memory of Olga Rodriguez of Alamo.
Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.
In memory of Jacob Creth "Jake" Fuller of McAllen.
Relating to public information regarding the rates of a transmission and distribution utility.
Relating to the payment of restitution.
Relating to the contract requirements for a contract between a single source continuum contractor and the Department of Family and Protective Services.
In memory of Tory Charles Daniels of De Kalb.
In memory of Arturo Eduardo Sanchez of San Antonio.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5246.
In memory of Mary Pollard Heines of Tyler.
Congratulating Challenge Early College High School of Houston ISD on its selection to the 2024 Texas Honor Roll.
Relating to aircraft owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety.
Congratulating The School at St. George Place of Houston ISD on its selection to the 2024 Texas Honor Roll.
Relating to authorized activities of a brewer's or nonresident brewer's license holder; authorizing a fee increase.
Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Katy Business and Education Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
Expressing support for the protection of COFA islanders residing in Texas, reaffirming their rights afforded under the Compacts of Free Association, and recognizing March 18,...
Relating to municipal regulation of stairway requirements in certain apartment buildings.
Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a member of the governing board of an institution of higher education, the chief executive officer of the...
Congratulating the Duncanville High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2025 UIL 6A Division 1 state championship.
Relating to the release of motor vehicle collision report information.
Recognizing March 18, 2025, as National Pan-Hellenic Council Day at the Texas State Capitol.
Honoring the United Warrior Band of the Seminole Nation/John Horse Band.
Commemorating the opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington.
Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Day at the State Capitol.
Commemorating the 214Selena festival in Oak Cliff.
In memory of Alfred G. Mello Jr. of Dallas.
Recognizing March 20, 2025, as University of North Texas at Dallas Day at the State Capitol.
Welcoming the Liberty Elementary School Student Council to the State Capitol.
Congratulating Nancy Rainosek on her retirement from the Texas Department of Information Resources.
Congratulating International Consulting Engineers on its national and local awards.
Commemorating the 62nd anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright.
Congratulating Pleasant Grove High School on its success at the Spring 2025 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention.
In memory of Jessica Deann Ludwig of Killeen.
Recognizing Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw and her staff for their valuable contributions and service.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3556.
Recognizing March 19, 2025, as African Methodist Episcopal Day at the State Capitol.
Recognizing March 18, 2025, as National Agriculture Day at the State Capitol.
Congratulating the Scurry-Rosser High School cheerleading team on winning the 3A Division II title at the 2025 UIL Spirit State Championships.
Congratulating Graham Geisleman of Forney Taekwondo on winning a gold medal at the 2025 U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships.
Recognizing Stephanie Nelson on the occasion of her retirement.
Relating to the provision of workers' compensation insurance coverage for certain Texas Task Force 1 members and intrastate fire mutual aid system team and regional incident...
Congratulating the Crandall High School cheerleading team on winning the 5A Division II title at the 2025 UIL Spirit State Championships.
In memory of Douglas Mitchel Sapp of Longview.
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Lone Star CASA's expansion into Kaufman County.
Relating to restrictions on the fee assessed for issuance of certain birth records.
In memory of Vertis O'Neal Storey of Kaufman.
Congratulating Taylor Jones of The University of Texas at Austin women's basketball team on being named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week.
Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Hill County Day at the Texas Capitol.
Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Texas Small Business Development Center Day.
In memory of Gerald Mack Bennett of Jefferson.
In memory of Eugene Bothe of Brenham.
Recognizing March 24, 2025, as HIV Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
In memory of John Claiborne Peacock Sr. of Hooks.
Congratulating Tiara Cooper on her receipt of a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
In memory of Mary Burney McMahon Markham.
Congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning a Major League Baseball World Series Championship in 2023.
Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Maternal Mental Health Day at the State Capitol.
Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Boys & Girls Clubs Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices, the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation, and the prosecution of certain...
Recognizing the legislative interns in the office of State Senator José Menéndez for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.
Recognizing the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families for its service to the military community.
Recognizing Dennis Nixon for his 50 years of service at IBC Bank.
Congratulating Willis Johnson on receiving a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
Commending Mike Rentz and The Perfect Light for their commemoration of Super Bowl LIX.
Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Texas Hydrogen Day at the State Capitol.
Honoring Cliff Albright for his efforts to encourage voter participation and civic engagement.
Honoring Bishop Ronnie Elijah Brailsford Sr. for his outstanding contributions as a spiritual leader.
Returning Senate Bill No. 293 to the House for further consideration.
Relating to driving safety or motorcycle operator training course dismissal.
In memory of C. D. Tedford of Brownsboro.
In memory of Doris Geneva Walters of Texarkana.
In memory of Annie Rene Damm of Hooks.
Relating to sexually violent predators, to the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and to the prosecution of the offense of harassment by sexually violent predators and other...
Recognizing Sneaky Cleats Select Softball Club on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
Recognizing April 10, 2025, as Environmental Justice Day at the State Capitol.
Congratulating Theresa Boland on her retirement from the Office of the Texas Governor.
Congratulating Colonel Thomas Clark Mohler on his retirement from the Texas State Guard.
Recognizing March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
In memory of Kenneth Eugene Carter Jr. of Tyler.
Congratulating Mary Burns Michael on receiving a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
In memory of James Edward Hanlon of Tyler.
Honoring the Adopt A Highway Maintenance Corporation for its 10 years of dedicated service to the State of Texas.
In memory of Isabel "Chavela" McClaugherty.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3642.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2308.
Congratulating The University of Texas at Tyler softball team on winning a national championship.
Recognizing Buchanan First Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Congratulating the Tatum High School boys' basketball team on winning a state championship.
In memory of Frances Elaine Cowen of Tyler.
Congratulating Jonathan Ledesma on scoring the most goals at the scholastic soccer level.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 650.
In memory of the Honorable James Earl Carter Jr., 39th president of the United States.
Congratulating Luke and Maddie Tschritter of Corpus Christi on the birth of their daughter, Finley Amariah Tschritter.
Recognizing The Family Place on the occasion of Domestic Violence Advocacy Day at the State Capitol on March 20, 2025.
In memory of Jimmy Doyle Byrum of Tyler.
Congratulating the Plano East High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.
In memory of Ginger Rose Holland of Longview.
Recognizing the staff and interns in the office of State Senator Nathan Johnson for their service during the 89th Legislature.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. No. 2972.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 568.
Recognizing Julio's Seasoning & Corn Chips in Del Rio.
Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Desi Day of Action at the State Capitol.
Welcoming the Liberty Elementary School Student Council to the State Capitol.
Congratulating Carla Campos of Haltom High School on winning a gold medal at the 2025 UIL Wrestling State Tournament.
Commending Bishop James Anthony Tamayo on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Diocese of Laredo.
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Rita Blanca Electric Cooperative.
Congratulating Children's Learning Centers of Amarillo on its 100th anniversary.
Congratulating Joseph Stafford of Amarillo Tascosa High School on his selection as the 2024 Texas High School Wrestling Coach of the Year.
Congratulating Diane Insley on her retirement as director of the San Marcos Public Library.
Congratulating Officer Brad Smith on his retirement from the College Station Police Department.
Recognizing March 27, 2025, as CASA Day at the State Capitol.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of deadly conduct.
Congratulating Ellery A. Richard of Second Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Houston on his 21st pastoral anniversary.
Recognizing April 15, 2025, as Ismaili CIVIC Advocacy Day of Service.
Paying tribute to the life and legacy of Benito Juárez, the first Indigenous president of Mexico.
Honoring Donald K. Stephens for his work as the founder and president emeritus of Mercy Ships.
Commending Mike Gleason of Cedar Park for his service to Williamson County.
Recognizing March 26, 2025, as Texas Retired Teachers Day at the State Capitol.
Congratulating Diana Lerma on her induction into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame.
Congratulating Rice University's Wiess School of Natural Sciences on its 50th anniversary.
Congratulating Ivy L. Walls on her receipt of a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
In memory of Horace Franklin McQueen of Houston County.