HR 26 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Ara La'Shon Duke.

This is a memorial resolution honoring Ara La'Shon Duke, who died on June 15, 2024, at age 54. The resolution recognizes her life, including her career in water services and education, community involvement with organizations like NPH USA, and family. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on March 6, 2025, as a ceremonial tribute. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's condolences to her family and commemorates her legacy. (Note: As a memorial resolution, it is procedural with no substantive policy changes.)
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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The document appears to be a resolution honoring Ara La'Shon Duke, not a legislative bill with policy changes. The text shows formatting and layout changes between versions, including reorganization of content, addition of digital accessibility notes, and inclusion of certification language. No substantive policy changes, funding, or eligibility criteria were modified.
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Certification language added certifying unanimous adoption by House vote

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Sheryl Cole
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