HR 32 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Congratulating Horace Hodge on his retirement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Texas House of Representatives. It formally congratulates Horace Hodge on retiring from the U.S. Department of Agriculture after 48 years of service, specifically recognizing his work with historically Black colleges through the USDA's 1890 Program. The resolution extends best wishes for his retirement and includes a copy as a token of appreciation. It has no legal effect or policy changes, serving solely as a formal expression of respect.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2025

Committee Review

Aug 2025

House Passage

Aug 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Aug 18, 2025 Last action Aug 27, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reformatted from a standard introduction layout to an enrolled version, with significant text reorganization and spacing changes. The substantive content about honoring Horace Hodge's retirement remains the same, but the document structure was altered for final approval. No policy changes, funding adjustments, or eligibility modifications were made.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill's purpose and content remain identical

TECHNICAL

Document formatting changed from introduction draft to enrolled version with reorganized line breaks and spacing

Header information updated to reflect enrolled status with bill number formatting changes

Added certification statement confirming House adoption date of August 27, 2025

Removed draft-specific metadata and page numbers from original introduction version

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Aug 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Aug 25, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors