HR 656 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Texas Humane Legislation Network Day at the State Capitol.

This resolution ceremonially recognizes the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) for its 50 years of work improving animal welfare in Texas. It designates March 25, 2025, as "Texas Humane Legislation Network Day" at the State Capitol to honor the organization's advocacy, education, and collaborations with animal welfare stakeholders. The resolution serves as a formal gesture of appreciation - extending a welcome to THLN members and their delegation - without creating any new laws or policy changes. It directly affects THLN and its 27,000+ members by acknowledging their contributions through official recognition.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The document was converted from a House Resolution (H.R. No. A656) to an Enrolled Bill (H.R. No. 656), with formatting changes and removal of original line numbers. The substantive content remains the same - recognizing March 25, 2025 as Texas Humane Legislation Network Day.

Scope change

No substantive policy changes; the bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged as this is a ceremonial recognition resolution.

TECHNICAL

Document title and header changed from H.R. No. A656 to H.R. No. 656 (Enrolled version)

Original line numbers and formatting markers were removed during conversion to enrolled bill format

Added certification statement confirming House adoption by non-record vote on March 25, 2025

Added signature lines for Speaker of the House and Chief Clerk of the House

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

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Committee

Mar 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors