In memory of George James Brown of Mount Pleasant.
HR 155 is a memorial resolution honoring George James Brown, a retired educator from Mount Pleasant who passed away in December 2023. It commemorates his 86-year life, including his career as a teacher, coach, superintendent, and consultant for the Texas Education Agency, as well as his leadership in rural education advocacy. The resolution formally pays tribute to Brown and extends sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and the broader community. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any group beyond honoring his legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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MODERATE
The document was converted from a House Resolution (H.R. No. 155) to an Enrolled Bill format, primarily changing the document type and formatting while preserving the original content about honoring George James Brown. The substantive policy content regarding the tribute remains unchanged.
Scope change
None - the bill's scope and applicability remain the same; only the document format changed from resolution to enrolled bill
TECHNICAL
Document header changed from 'H.R. No. 155' to '89(R) HR 155 - Enrolled version - Bill Text'
Formatting changed from line-numbered resolution text to continuous paragraph format
Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by rising vote on March 6, 2025
Removed line numbers and original resolution formatting markers
Added signature lines for Speaker of the House and Chief Clerk of the House
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cole Hefner
RRepublican
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