HR 279 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of former state representative Barry Bradford Telford of De Kalb.

This resolution honors former Texas State Representative Barry Telford of De Kalb, who served House District 1 for 18 years before passing away on June 1, 2024. It recognizes his legislative service, including committee leadership roles and contributions to rural education and economic development, as well as his community involvement and family legacy. The Texas House formally adopted this tribute to extend condolences to his family and commemorate his public service.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The document underwent significant formatting and structural changes, transitioning from a draft resolution to an enrolled version of House Bill HR 279. The substantive content regarding the tribute to former state representative Barry Bradford Telford remains unchanged, with no policy modifications affecting scope, eligibility, funding, or legal requirements. The primary differences are cosmetic, including improved text alignment, removal of page numbers, and addition of certification language confirming unanimous adoption.

TECHNICAL

Text formatting and layout were standardized from a draft document to an official enrolled version, removing page numbers and improving readability.

Certification language was added at the end confirming the bill was unanimously adopted by a rising vote on March 6, 2025.

Draft markings, page numbers, and inconsistent spacing were removed to create a clean final version.

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

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Committee

Mar 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

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