HR 838 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of U.S. Army Specialist Joey Martens Lenz.

This is a commemorative resolution (HR 838) passed by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, to honor U.S. Army Specialist Joey Martens Lenz. It recognizes his life, military service (including deployments in Korea), and tragic death in 2022, while extending sympathy to his family. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it formally pays tribute to Lenz and directs the House to adjourn in his memory. It directly affects his family and community by acknowledging his legacy through official recognition.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 11, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025

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MINOR

The document appears to be a resolution honoring U.S. Army Specialist Joey Martens Lenz rather than a legislative bill. The text shows formatting changes and reorganization of the same content, with the addition of certification language indicating unanimous adoption by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or legal requirements were modified.

Scope change

No substantive scope change - this is a ceremonial resolution honoring a fallen soldier with no regulatory or policy impact

TECHNICAL

Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by the House on May 23, 2025

Reorganized layout and formatting of the resolution text

Removed original document header information and page numbering

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

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Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Apr 14, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors