HR 56 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of José "Joe G." García Gonzalez of San Benito.

This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring José "Joe G." García Gonzalez, a San Benito resident who died in July 2024. The resolution recognizes his 12-year military service (Texas National Guard/Army Reserve), 30 years as a social worker with Texas Health and Human Services, 16 years on the San Benito school board (including as president), and his founding of a scholarship fund for high school athletes. It also notes his community roles as a youth sports coach, Tejano musician, and devoted family man. The Texas House adopted this resolution on March 6, 2025, to pay tribute to his life and extend condolences to his family.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2024

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Dec 20, 2024 Last action Mar 6, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a resolution-style document to an enrolled bill format, with minor text corrections including proper accent marks on names (José García Gonzalez) and improved spacing. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged - it is a tribute resolution honoring a deceased community leader.

TECHNICAL

Formatting changed from resolution text to enrolled bill format with updated header information

Text corrections added proper accent marks to names (José García Gonzalez, José Adrian) and improved spacing throughout the document

Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by the House on March 6, 2025

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How they voted

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

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors