HR 1397 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Commending Joanna Contreras for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jessica González during the 89th Legislative Session.

HR 1397 is a resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to commend Joanna Contreras for her service as legislative director in State Representative Jessica González's office during the 89th Legislative Session. The resolution recognizes her work in legislative analysis, supporting the House LGBTQ Caucus, and assisting in the passage of House Bill 1203. It was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, and includes a formal expression of appreciation for her contributions to the legislative agenda. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, as it does not create new laws or alter government functions.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 26, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

This document is a legislative resolution (HR 1397) that was formally enrolled and approved by the Texas House of Representatives. The primary change is the addition of a header indicating the bill has been updated to align with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1), while the substantive content remains a commendation resolution for legislative director Joanna Contreras. The resolution formally recognizes her service and extends best wishes for her future endeavors.

Scope change

No substantive policy scope change; this is a formal enrollment of a commendation resolution

TECHNICAL

Added header text indicating the digital content has been updated to align with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards

Added official enrollment certification stating the bill was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote

Changed document format from draft resolution text to enrolled version with proper formatting and spacing

Removed draft markings and page numbers from the original introduced version

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

May 29, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors