Resolution; relating to protection of property and supplies of the Senate and duties of the President Pro Tempore during the interim.
This Senate resolution grants the President Pro Tempore specific authority to manage Senate property and operations during the 2026 legislative break. It allows the leader to hire staff, approve necessary repairs and purchases for Senate facilities, and authorize reimbursement for official expenses incurred by members and employees. Additionally, the resolution restricts access to Senate offices and chambers to private groups or state agencies without the President Pro Tempore's consent and permits the appointment of interim committees. These measures are designed to ensure the protection of Senate assets and the continuity of essential duties while the legislature is not in session.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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Introduced
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Enrolled (final version)
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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, adding official adoption dates, signature blocks for the Senate Presiding Officer and Secretary of State, and page numbering. The substantive policy content regarding Senate property protection and interim powers remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Added official adoption language stating the Senate adopted the resolution on May 14, 2026.
Added signature blocks and receipt fields for the Office of the Secretary of State to finalize the legislative process.
Included page headers and footers with resolution numbers and page counts.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 14, 2026
Introduced
Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State
upper
May 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, referred for enrollment
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced
First Reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lonnie Paxton
RRepublican
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