Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Port Freeport in Brazoria County.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a bill with policy changes) passed by the Texas House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and celebrates the 100th anniversary of Port Freeport's founding in 1925, acknowledging its historical significance and economic contributions. The resolution expresses the House's "high regard" for the port and includes a copy for Port Freeport as a symbolic gesture. It does not impose new requirements, funding, or policy changes - it is purely ceremonial.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill text was reformatted from a Texas House Resolution to a federal-style House Bill format, with the original resolution content preserved but reorganized. The substantive policy content regarding Port Freeport's 100th anniversary remains unchanged, though the document structure and presentation have been significantly altered.
TECHNICAL
Document title changed from 'Resolution' to 'H.R. No. 297 - Enrolled version'
Formatting changed from numbered paragraphs to continuous text blocks with spacing adjustments
Added digital accessibility notice at the beginning of the document
Reorganized WHEREAS clauses and RESOLVED sections with different line breaks and spacing
Added list of names at the bottom (likely House members or sponsors)
Changed certification language to reflect House adoption date of February 25, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cody Vasut
RRepublican
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