HR 1088 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Honoring Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his election to the papacy.

This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Texas House of Representatives. It formally honors Pope Leo XIV (Cardinal Robert Prevost) on his election as Pope, recognizing his background as the first U.S.-born Pope from the Augustinian order. The resolution extends "sincere best wishes" for his papacy and includes plans to send an official copy to the Pope as a gesture of respect. It has no legal effect or policy impact, serving solely as a ceremonial expression of goodwill.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 8, 2025 Last action May 25, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 1 edit

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This document appears to be a legislative resolution honoring Pope Leo XIV, not a bill with substantive policy changes. The text shows formatting and layout changes between an introduced version and an enrolled version, with no meaningful policy modifications to scope, funding, eligibility, or requirements. The content remains focused on recognizing the papal election of Cardinal Prevost as Pope Leo XIV.

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Formatting and layout adjustments between introduced and enrolled versions, including header information, line breaks, and spacing changes without substantive policy impact

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

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Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

May 10, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors