SR 116 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas.

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 116) passed by the Texas Senate to honor the late Eddie Bernice Johnson, a pioneering public servant who died in 2023. The resolution recognizes her legacy as the first Black woman elected to the Texas House (1972), the first Black person to serve in the Texas Senate since Reconstruction (1986), and a 15-term U.S. Congresswoman representing Texas. It highlights her career as a nurse, her advocacy for women and children, and her authorship of over 175 enacted bills during her congressional service. The resolution serves as a formal tribute to her life and impact on Texas and national policy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Feb 24, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reformatted from an introduced version to an enrolled version, with significant text reorganization and formatting adjustments. The substantive content of the Senate Resolution honoring Eddie Bernice Johnson remains unchanged, though the layout and spacing were modified throughout the document.

Scope change

No substantive scope or applicability changes; this is a formatting and finalization update to the enrolled bill text.

TECHNICAL

Header information was updated to reflect the enrolled status with bill number 89(R) SR 116 and added version identification.

Text formatting was reorganized with changes in spacing, line breaks, and indentation throughout the resolution body.

Minor text corrections were made, including standardizing apostrophe usage in 'Saint Mary's College' and 'master's degree'.

Signature block was added with names of Senate members and certification language for the enrolled version.

Original introduced version header and page numbers were replaced with final enrolled version formatting.

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How they voted

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

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Committee

Feb 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

Adopted

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7 primary · 0 co-sponsors