SR 34 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)

In memory of James William "Bill" Bass Jr. of Tyler.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 34) honoring the late James William "Bill" Bass Jr., a former Texas House member and 12th Court of Appeals justice who died on June 20, 2025. The resolution commemorates his life, career, and community service - including his work on the "Dirty Thirty" coalition and judicial roles - and extends condolences to his family. It does not create any policy changes or affect any laws, as it is purely a symbolic tribute by the Texas Senate. The resolution will be formally recorded and presented to his family.

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Jul 2025

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Introduced Jul 29, 2025 Last action Aug 15, 2025

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The bill text was reformatted from a standard legislative introduction style to an 'Enrolled' version, which includes the final signature block, certification of adoption, and official titles. The substantive content regarding the tribute to Justice James William Bass Jr. remains unchanged.

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The document structure was updated to reflect the final enrolled status, adding the President and Secretary of the Senate signature lines and the certification of the rising vote on August 15, 2025.

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