Congratulating Nathan L. Hecht on his retirement as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas.

HCR 138 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Justice Nathan L. Hecht upon his retirement as Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court after 35 years of service. It formally expresses the Texas Legislature's congratulations and best wishes for his future, recognizing his role as the longest-serving Texas judge and his contributions to court reform, technology modernization (including early e-filing adoption), and increased legal aid funding. The resolution directly affects Justice Hecht as the recipient of this formal expression of appreciation from both legislative chambers. As a non-binding resolution, it does not enact any new policies or affect any laws or regulations.