SR 268 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Recognizing March 18, 2025, as COFA Day.

This resolution (SR 268) designates March 18, 2025, as "COFA Day" in Texas. It symbolically recognizes the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements between the U.S. and the Republic of Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia, which provide benefits like VA healthcare and federal aid to residents of those nations living in the U.S. The resolution affirms support for Texas residents from COFA nations - approximately 5,000 in Texas - who contribute to the state through employment and military service. It does not create new policy or alter existing laws, but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of these longstanding relationships and community contributions.

Issues: ✓ Immigration ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics: Memorials & Recognition

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

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Mar 2025

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Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025

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The bill was converted from a draft introduction to its final enrolled version, with significant reformatting and minor text corrections. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, focusing on recognizing COFA Day in Texas and affirming support for Compact of Free Association islanders' rights.

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No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the resolution's purpose and provisions remain identical to the original draft.

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Header information was updated from draft format to official enrolled bill format with proper Senate Resolution numbering and version designation.

Text formatting was corrected including fixing date formatting (e.g., MarchA9 to March 9) and reorganizing line breaks for readability.

Signature page was added with certification language and signature lines for the President of the Senate, Secretary of the Senate, and three Texas Senate members.

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Mar 18, 2025

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