Relating to designating July as American Patriotism Month.
HB 2703 designates the month of July as "American Patriotism Month" in Texas, with no direct impact on individuals or specific policies. The bill requires state agencies and citizens to observe July through ceremonies and activities celebrating U.S. values, honoring historical figures (including Revolutionary War patriots, founding fathers, astronauts, civil rights leaders, and post-9/11 unity), and fostering national pride. It became law immediately upon the governor's signature on May 28, 2025, with no funding or regulatory changes. This is a symbolic designation, not a substantive policy change.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Signed May 28, 2025
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May 28, 2025
MINOR
The bill text was reformatted from a draft version to a final enrolled version, with no substantive policy changes. The content remains the same: designating July as American Patriotism Month in Texas and adding it to the Government Code.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill's purpose and legal effect remain identical.
TECHNICAL
Removed draft markings, sponsor names, and page numbers; added standard enrolled bill formatting including signature lines and certification statements.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
44
Key actions
14
Committee
10
May 28, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to Administration
upper
May 8, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
May 8, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Committee
Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
5 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Hall
RRepublican
P
Cecil Bell
RRepublican
P
John Bryant
DDemocratic
P
Richard Raymond
DDemocratic
P
Todd Hunter
RRepublican
Co
Adam Hinojosa
RRepublican
Co
Angela Paxton
RRepublican
Co
Brent Hagenbuch
RRepublican
Co
Bryan Hughes
RRepublican
Co
Charles Perry
RRepublican
Co
Christina Morales
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Campbell
RRepublican
Co
JM
José Menéndez
DDemocratic
Co
Judith Zaffirini
DDemocratic
Co
KH
Kelly Hancock
RRepublican
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