In memory of Margaret Gaffney Sheedy of Houston.
HR 121 is a memorial resolution honoring Margaret Gaffney Sheedy, an 8-year-old Houston girl who died in the July 4, 2025, Kerr County flooding. The resolution pays tribute to her life, family connections, and community impact, extending condolences to her parents, siblings, grandparents, and extended family. It was adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on September 2, 2025, as a formal expression of remembrance with no policy or legal effect. This is a commemorative resolution, not a legislative bill with substantive provisions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Aug 2025
House Passage
Sep 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Aug 28, 2025
Last action Sep 2, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was converted from a House Resolution draft to an Enrolled version with significant formatting cleanup and minor text corrections. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, maintaining its purpose to honor Margaret Gaffney Sheedy and extend condolences to her family. A digital content accessibility update note was added at the beginning, and the document now includes proper certification language and signature blocks.
TECHNICAL
Added digital content accessibility update note at the beginning of the document
Converted document from draft resolution format to enrolled bill format with proper certification and signature blocks
Cleaned up inconsistent spacing and formatting throughout the text
Corrected minor text inconsistencies such as 'Charlie' to 'Charles' in the family members list
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Sep 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Aug 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mano DeAyala
RRepublican
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