HR 862 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Deputy Melissa Pollard of the Wood County Sheriff's Office.

HR 862 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Deputy Melissa Pollard of the Wood County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty on April 9, 2025. The resolution commemorates her 22-year law enforcement career, her professional certifications, her community service (including Project Lifesaver and SPCA involvement), and her family. It extends condolences to her family - including her daughter, grandchildren, sisters, and colleagues - and formally pays tribute to her service. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to recognize her life and sacrifice.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

MODERATE

The document was converted from a draft legislative resolution to an enrolled bill version, with significant formatting changes including removal of line numbers, addition of bill metadata, and restructuring of text layout. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Deputy Melissa Pollard remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Removed line numbers and draft formatting markers from the original text

Added bill header information including bill number, session year, and enrolled version designation

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

Reformatted text layout with inconsistent spacing and line breaks throughout the document

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

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Key actions

Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Apr 28, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors