SR 554 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Christopher "Chris" Jake Stone.

This resolution (SR 554) honors Christopher "Chris" Jake Stone, a 17-year-old Santa Fe High School student who died heroically in the 2018 school shooting while barricading a classroom door to protect classmates. It commemorates his posthumous recognition as a Young Hero Award recipient and his legacy of selflessness. The Texas Senate formally adopted the resolution to pay tribute to his life and courage, and adjourned in his memory. (Note: This is a commemorative resolution, not a bill with policy changes.)
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025
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Introduced Enrolled · 2 edits
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The bill text was reformatted from a standard legislative introduction to an enrolled version with improved accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1). The substantive content of the resolution honoring Christopher Stone remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments and the addition of certification signatures.
TECHNICAL

Bill was converted from introduced draft to enrolled version with updated accessibility standards and formatting adjustments.

Added certification signatures for Senate President and Secretary confirming adoption on May 20, 2025.

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