Commemorating the 180th anniversary of the admission of Texas into the Union.
HCR 161 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives on June 1, 2025, to commemorate the 180th anniversary of Texas's admission to the Union on December 29, 1845. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities; it simply recognizes this historical milestone. The resolution was adopted without a recorded vote, as is typical for commemorative measures. This procedural bill serves only to formally mark the anniversary date with legislative acknowledgment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 1, 2025
Last action Jun 1, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 1, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
Jun 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Lowe
RRepublican
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