In memory of former Austin City Council member Chris Riley.
This is a commemorative resolution (HR 23) honoring Chris Riley, a former Austin City Council member who died in July 2024. The resolution recognizes his service on the City Council and Planning Commission, his advocacy for bike infrastructure, housing density policies, and community work in Austin. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, as a tribute to his life and legacy. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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MINOR
The document was reformatted from a legislative resolution to an enrolled bill version, with significant reorganization of text structure and line breaks. The substantive content regarding tribute to Chris Riley remains unchanged, but the presentation was altered for official publication standards.
Scope change
No substantive policy changes; the bill's scope and applicability remain the same as it is a resolution honoring a deceased city council member.
TECHNICAL
Text formatting was reorganized with different line breaks and spacing, converting the document from a draft resolution format to an enrolled bill format.
Header information about digital content accessibility updates and bill numbering was added at the top.
Original draft markings and page numbers were removed during the conversion to the final enrolled 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
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
Sheryl Cole
DDemocratic
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