HR 1023 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Christian Gbaranen Birabil.

HR 1023 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Christian Gbaranen Birabil, a neuroscientist and former University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researcher who died in March 2025. The Texas House of Representatives passed this resolution to pay tribute to his life, career, and family, including his daughter (former State Representative Lorraine Burata Birabil) and grandchildren. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a formal expression of respect. The resolution was adopted on May 2, 2025, and includes a copy for his family.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 30, 2025 Last action May 2, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The document was reformatted from a formal House Resolution into an enrolled bill text, with the original sponsor attribution moved to the end and a new accessibility notice added at the top. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Christian Gbaranen Birabil remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added a notice at the top stating digital content has been updated to align with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

Changed document title from 'By: AA Jones of Dallas' to '89(R) HR 1023 - Enrolled version - Bill Text'.

Moved sponsor attribution from the top of the document to the bottom, near the list of names.

Added certification statement at the bottom confirming unanimous adoption by a rising vote on May 2, 2025.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

May 2, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

May 1, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors