Recognizing Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw and her staff for their valuable contributions and service.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 686) honoring Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw and her staff for their service to the Texas Senate. It recognizes their dedication, professionalism, and contributions to legislative operations, including Spaw's record of perfect attendance and leadership roles. The resolution specifically names over 20 staff members across Senate departments who support daily chamber functions. As a non-binding tribute, it has no policy impact and serves solely to express appreciation for their public service.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 30, 2025
Last action Jun 1, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
27 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adam Hinojosa
RRepublican
P
Angela Paxton
RRepublican
P
Bob Hall
RRepublican
P
Borris Miles
DDemocratic
P
Brandon Creighton
RRepublican
P
Brent Hagenbuch
RRepublican
P
Brian Birdwell
RRepublican
P
Bryan Hughes
RRepublican
P
Carol Alvarado
DDemocratic
P
Charles Perry
RRepublican
P
Charles Schwertner
RRepublican
P
Chuy Hinojosa
DDemocratic
P
CB
César Blanco
DDemocratic
P
Donna Campbell
RRepublican
P
Joan Huffman
RRepublican
P
JM
José Menéndez
DDemocratic
P
Judith Zaffirini
DDemocratic
P
KH
Kelly Hancock
RRepublican
P
Kevin Sparks
RRepublican
P
Lois Kolkhorst
RRepublican
P
Mayes Middleton
RRepublican
P
Paul Bettencourt
RRepublican
P
Robert Nichols
RRepublican
P
Roland Gutierrez
DDemocratic
P
Royce West
DDemocratic
P
Sarah Eckhardt
DDemocratic
P
Tan Parker
RRepublican
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