In memory of J. Pat Hickman of Canyon.
HR 622 is a ceremonial resolution honoring J. Pat Hickman, a Canyon, Texas, banking leader and community figure who passed away in March 2025. It recognizes his career founding Happy Bancshares (later sold to Home BancShares), his 30+ years leading Happy State Bank, community service with organizations like the Lions Club and Texas Tech Foundation, and his family. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on April 9, 2025, serves solely as a tribute to his legacy and extends sympathy to his family - there are no policy changes or direct effects on constituents or laws.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action Apr 9, 2025
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The document was reformatted from a draft resolution to an enrolled bill version, with significant structural changes including the addition of a header identifying it as HR 622 and the removal of original line numbers and draft markings. The substantive content of the resolution honoring J. Pat Hickman remains unchanged, though the text was reorganized with additional spacing and formatting adjustments.
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Document header changed from draft format to official enrolled bill format with HR number 622
Line numbering and draft markings were removed throughout the text
Text formatting was adjusted with additional spacing and paragraph breaks
Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by the House on April 9, 2025
Added signature lines for Speaker of the House and Chief Clerk of the House
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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