In memory of Reta Gay Nance.
HR 478 is a formal resolution honoring Reta Gay Nance, a Texas educator and community member who passed away in November 2024. The resolution commemorates her life, including her career teaching in Texas schools, her family (three daughters, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren), and her longtime involvement at Acton Baptist Church. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on March 31, 2025, as a tribute to her legacy. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy impact or direct effect on constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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The bill text was reformatted from a standard legislative introduction to an enrolled version with accessibility improvements and proper spacing. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Reta Gay Nance remains unchanged, including all biographical details and family members mentioned.
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Removed introductory header text and reorganized formatting to comply with enrolled bill standards and WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements
Floor votes
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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David Spiller
RRepublican
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