HR 1240 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Carlton Carl of Martindale.

This resolution (HR 1240) honors Carlton Carl of Martindale, Texas, who passed away on March 25, 2025. It commemorates his life as a community leader, philanthropist, and journalist who revitalized Martindale's downtown, helped establish its historic district, and served as CEO of the Texas Observer. The Texas House of Representatives adopted the resolution to extend sympathy to his family and formally recognize his contributions. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely as a tribute.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 13, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The document was converted from a draft resolution to an enrolled legislative bill, with all content reorganized into proper bill format. The substantive text about honoring Carlton Carl remains identical, but the document structure changed from a draft resolution to a formally adopted enrolled bill.

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Document format changed from draft resolution to enrolled bill with proper numbering, headers, and certification language

Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by rising vote on June 1, 2025

Removed draft markers, page numbers, and internal document codes

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

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Committee

Jun 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

May 20, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors