HR 142 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In memory of Anna Margaret Bellows of Houston.

This is a memorial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Anna Margaret Bellows, an 8-year-old Houston resident who died in the July 4, 2025, Kerr County flooding. The Texas House of Representatives formally pays tribute to her life, expressing condolences to her family - including parents Patricia and Warren Bellows, sister Mary, grandparents, and extended relatives. The resolution resolves to extend sincere condolences and prepare an official copy for her family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a ceremonial tribute to a child lost in a tragic event.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Sep 2025

House Passage

Sep 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Sep 2, 2025 Last action Sep 3, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

MODERATE

The document was converted from a legislative resolution to an enrolled bill format with significant formatting changes. The core content remains a tribute to Anna Margaret Bellows, a child who died in flooding, with no substantive policy changes to scope, funding, or legal requirements.

TECHNICAL

Document format changed from resolution text to enrolled bill format with new header information

Added accessibility statement about digital content updates to WCAG 2.1 standards

Removed original resolution numbering and formatting markers

Added certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by rising vote on September 3, 2025

Added signature lines for Speaker of the House and Chief Clerk of the House

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How they voted

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

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Committee

Sep 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Sep 2, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors