Congratulating Jack D. Hightower on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
HCR 43 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Jack D. Hightower for his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame. It recognizes his career contributions to the Texas petroleum industry, including advancements in drilling technology and community philanthropy totaling nearly $100 million. The resolution contains no policy changes or legal obligations; it simply expresses the Texas Legislature's congratulations. It was passed unanimously by both chambers and signed by the Governor in April 2025. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct impact on laws or affected parties.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Signed Apr 9, 2025
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Apr 9, 2025
MINOR
The bill text was reformatted from a draft version to an enrolled final version, with minor text reorganization and added certification signatures. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content regarding Jack Hightower's induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.
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The bill was converted from a draft format to an enrolled final version, including added certification signatures from legislative officers and the Governor.
Text formatting was adjusted to align with official enrolled bill standards, including line breaks and spacing changes.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 9, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Read & adopted
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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