HR 84 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Congratulating Chief Michael Kester on his retirement from the Harlingen Police Department.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Chief Michael Kester on his retirement after 35 years with the Harlingen Police Department. It formally recognizes his career progression - from officer in 1990 to chief since 2019 - and his leadership of the department's 144 sworn officers and 53 civilian staff. The resolution, adopted by the Texas House of Representatives, expresses appreciation for his service and includes a copy for Chief Kester as a gesture of respect. No policy changes or direct impacts on citizens or laws are involved.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The document format changed from a traditional legislative resolution to an enrolled version with accessibility updates, but the substantive policy content regarding Chief Michael Kester's retirement recognition remains unchanged. The bill's scope, eligibility criteria, and all substantive provisions are identical between versions.

TECHNICAL

Document formatting changed from traditional resolution layout to enrolled version format with accessibility standards compliance

Added header information identifying this as the enrolled version of HR 84

Removed page numbers and internal document tracking codes from original draft

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How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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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