This is a commemorative resolution (SR 8) honoring Reginald Reagan "Reg" Connor Jr. of Walnut Grove, Texas, who passed away on June 13, 2025. The resolution recognizes his life, including his service in the U.S. Navy, career as an electrical engineer, decades of civic involvement with organizations like East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind and the Tyler Civic Theatre, and his family. It formally pays tribute to his memory and extends condolences to his wife Sarah, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.
This Senate Resolution (SR 12) formally recognizes the Tarleton State University men's rodeo team for winning the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo championship. It specifically commends the team members, coaches (including head coach Mark Eakin and associate head coach Brittany Stewart), and their 250-point victory margin over competitors. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of approval from the Texas Senate, with a copy to be presented to the team as an expression of esteem. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or legal effect beyond public recognition.
This Senate Resolution (SR 13) formally commends Midway High School's softball team for winning the 2025 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Class 6A Division I state championship. It specifically recognizes their 9-1 victory over Clear Springs High School and their third state title since 1993. The resolution, adopted by the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025, expresses the Senate's esteem by sending a copy to the team, coaches, and school staff as a formal acknowledgment of their achievement. It has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial.
This is a Senate resolution (SR 40) honoring Thelma McCuller Snedeker of Longview, Texas, who died on January 6, 2025, at age 87. The resolution commemorates her life, including her career as a caregiver, her family of seven children and numerous descendants, and her Baptist faith. It was formally adopted by the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025, and directs that the Senate adjourn in her memory. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect or policy changes.
This resolution formally commemorates Edgewood Independent School District's 75th anniversary and sends an official copy to the district as a gesture of recognition. It acknowledges the district's history, including its founding in 1905, growth to serve nearly 10,000 students across 18 campuses, and its role in educating generations of students in San Antonio. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial. It was adopted by the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025.
This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 82), not a policy bill. It formally honors Doris Jean Gary, a Texas resident who died in November 2024 at age 75, and extends condolences to her family. The resolution commemorates her life, including her upbringing in El Campo, her marriages, her 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and her service as a church organist. It was adopted by the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025, as a symbolic tribute with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 19), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes the ACCEYSS Consortium for its 6th Annual Faith and Community Leadership Summit at Texas State University on July 25, 2025. The resolution highlights the Consortium's work in expanding K-12 STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and math) through community partnerships and faith-informed programs, supported by the National Science Foundation's INCLUDES Initiative. As a symbolic gesture, it expresses the Texas Senate's commendation of their efforts but does not create new laws or affect any regulations.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 6), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It honors Ruth Ann Bewley of Longview, who died on April 28, 2025, at age 75, by recognizing her life and family. The resolution pays tribute to her 32-year career at Cloud's Food Service, her 36-year marriage to Terry Bewley, her role as a mother and grandmother, and her dedication to family and community. It extends condolences to her husband, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and other relatives, and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect or impact on policy.
HB 306 requires the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to conduct a study assessing flood risks to life and property in the Upper Guadalupe River basin and evaluate potential flood mitigation solutions. The study must analyze existing data, incorporate recent flood events, and develop hydraulic models to assess projects like detention storage, river modifications, and improved drainage systems. The Authority must propose up to eight prioritized projects after considering community feedback, cost-benefit analysis, and impacts on water supply, recreation, and the environment. This study will directly inform future flood prevention efforts for communities in the Upper Guadalupe River basin.
This bill requires that local governments hold elections to authorize bond issuances on the November uniform election date, rather than allowing separate or emergency elections. It prohibits using emergency election procedures for bond votes and overrides any existing laws requiring different election dates for bond authorizations. This change applies only to bond elections ordered after the bill's effective date (91 days after the legislative session), leaving previously scheduled elections unaffected. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on standardizing election timing for bond measures.
HB 305 creates a state-administered flood recovery loan program to provide low-interest loans to Texas residents whose homes, farms, or businesses were damaged by floods in areas officially declared disaster zones by the governor. The program allows loans for specific, immediate needs like debris removal, repairing or rebuilding property, upgrading structures to better withstand future floods, or purchasing essential equipment such as farm machinery. The Texas Division of Emergency Management will manage the program, monitor loan usage to ensure compliance, conduct random audits, and offer support through a toll-free hotline and multilingual online resources for applicants. This directly affects property owners in declared flood disaster areas seeking financial assistance for recovery efforts.
HR 73 amends House rules to reduce the seniority of members who miss sessions without permission to obstruct legislative work. Specifically, starting on the fourth day of such absence, each additional day results in the loss of one year of seniority. This rule change directly affects Texas House members who repeatedly skip sessions to impede proceedings, not general absences. The bill is procedural, altering internal House rules rather than creating new laws or impacting the public. It does not address fines, reprimands, or expulsion, which remain separate options under existing rules.
