SR 189 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Recognizing 125 years of Black aviation history.

This Senate Resolution (SR 189) commemorates 125 years of Black contributions to aviation history. It honors early Black aviation pioneers like John Frederick Pickering (who patented a flight machine in 1899) and the Tuskegee Airmen, recognizing their overlooked roles in shaping modern aviation. The resolution, adopted by the Texas Senate on March 4, 2025, formally pays tribute to these trailblazers and aligns with a February 2025 celebration at the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any specific group or policy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Feb 2025

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Mar 2025

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Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025

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