SR 84 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Recognizing James T. Worthen on the occasion of his retirement.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 84), not a law-changing bill. It formally recognizes Chief Justice James T. Worthen's retirement as chief justice of the Twelfth Court of Appeals after his 27-year judicial career, including 23 years on the court and 20 as chief justice. The Texas Senate passed the resolution to express appreciation for his service and extend best wishes for his retirement. It has no policy impact or effect on laws or regulations.

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Sep 2025

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Sep 2025

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Introduced Sep 3, 2025 Last action Sep 4, 2025

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The bill text was reformatted from a compact layout to a more spaced-out, enrolled version with additional header information and certification language. The substantive content of the Senate resolution congratulating Chief Justice Jim Worthen on his retirement remains unchanged.

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