SR 70 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)

In memory of Joe Jean Murray of Texarkana.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 70), not a substantive bill. It honors Joe Jean Murray of Texarkana, a former Texas State Trooper and Marine Corps Reserve veteran who died on May 24, 2025, at age 84. The resolution formally pays tribute to his 30-year military service, career with the Texas Department of Public Safety, family life, and legacy of service. It directs the Texas Senate to extend sympathy to his family and adjourn in his memory.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Aug 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jul 29, 2025 Last action Aug 15, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving the removal of the sponsor's name and the addition of official certification signatures. The text was reformatted to remove line numbers and spacing errors, while the substantive content honoring Joe Jean Murray remained consistent.

TECHNICAL

Removed the bill sponsor's name (AA Hughes) and draft identifiers from the header.

Added certification blocks for the President and Secretary of the Senate to validate the enrolled resolution.

Reformatted the text to remove line numbers and fix spacing inconsistencies present in the draft version.

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Aug 15, 2025

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