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signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HCR 81: Designating Milam as the official Gateway Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

This legislative resolution designates the town of Milam, Texas, as the "official Gateway Capital of Texas" for a 10-year period ending in 2035. It does not create new laws or alter government functions but formally recognizes Milam's historical significance as a key travel and settlement hub along routes like El Camino Real de los Tejas. The designation, which expires in 2035, is purely symbolic and aligns with Section 391.003(e) of the Texas Government Code. No direct policy changes or funding impacts affect Milam or other entities through this resolution.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HCR 129: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Austin Oaks Church.

HCR 129 is a ceremonial resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of Austin Oaks Church, founded in 1925 by Swedish immigrants as the Swedish Evangelical Free Church of Austin. It recognizes the church's history, including its relocation to southwest Austin in 2002 and adoption of its current name in 2014, as well as its current ministries and leadership. The resolution formally honors the congregation's century of service and sends an official copy to the church as a symbol of respect from the Texas Legislature. This resolution has no binding policy effect and is purely symbolic.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HCR 156: Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 140.

HCR 156 is a procedural resolution instructing the House enrolling clerk to correct a technical error in House Bill 140. Specifically, it directs the clerk to strike Section 2 of H.B. 140 and renumber the remaining sections accordingly. This correction affects the official enrolled version of H.B. 140, ensuring its numbering aligns with the final adopted text. The resolution was passed by both chambers and signed by the Governor on June 20, 2025, finalizing the correction.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1804: Relating to restitution and compensation paid to victims of certain offenses for tattoo removal related to the offense.

SB 1804 requires courts to order defendants convicted of trafficking or prostitution-related offenses (under Texas Penal Code Chapters 20A or 43) to pay restitution for victims' tattoo removal costs incurred through force, fraud, or coercion. It amends Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to explicitly include "reasonable and necessary costs of tattoo removal" as a covered expense under mandatory restitution. This applies to all victims of these specific crimes, not limited to minors. The bill became law on June 20, 2025, and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2383: Relating to the employment of certain peace officers of the Department of Public Safety.

SB 2383 allows retired commissioned officers of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to return to active duty as commissioned officers without being subject to certain employment restrictions. It specifically exempts these retired DPS officers - defined as those who retired under the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERST) from their last DPS commissioned role - from provisions in the Government Code that otherwise apply to new hires. The law applies only to individuals hired on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, and does not affect current employees or retirees hired before that date. This change streamlines the rehiring process for eligible retired DPS officers.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HCR 147: Congratulating Jim and Doris Stewart of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.

This concurrent resolution (HCR 147) formally congratulates Jim and Doris Stewart of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary, which they celebrated on May 2, 2025. It directly affects only the Stewart family, recognizing their marriage since 1975, their four children, eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren, as well as Jim’s career in law enforcement and media. The resolution’s mechanism is purely ceremonial: it directs the Texas Legislature to send an official copy of the resolution to the Stewarts as a symbolic gesture of goodwill. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or legislative effect beyond this acknowledgment.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1350: Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.

SB 1350 creates the Texas Bicentennial Commission to coordinate statewide celebrations for the 200th anniversary of Texas' independence. The commission consists of 23 members: nine public appointees by the governor (requiring geographic and demographic diversity), three senators appointed by the lieutenant governor, three House members appointed by the speaker, and eight ex-officio officials from state agencies like tourism, history, and education. Members serve staggered six-year terms, with specific expiration dates for different appointee groups. This bill directly affects Texas state agencies and the public by establishing a formal body to plan and manage bicentennial events, without altering existing laws or funding.

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HCR 83: Designating Rusk County as the official Syrup Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

HCR 83 is a ceremonial resolution designating Rusk County as Texas' official "Syrup Capital" for a 10-year period ending in 2035. It recognizes Rusk County's historical and cultural connection to ribbon cane syrup production, including its annual Heritage Syrup Festival and traditional syrup-making methods. The resolution has no legal effect beyond symbolic recognition and expires automatically on the 10th anniversary of its passage. This designation directly honors Rusk County residents and their heritage, with no policy changes or financial impacts.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2570: Relating to a legal justification for the use of force with a less-lethal force weapon by a correctional facility guard or a peace officer.

SB 2570 creates a legal justification for correctional facility guards and peace officers to use less-lethal force weapons (such as stun guns, impact devices, or chemical dispensers) when their use aligns with their training. The law specifies that officers are justified if their actions were in "substantial compliance" with required training, directly affecting only these specific law enforcement personnel. It applies only to offenses committed on or after its effective date (June 20, 2025), with prior incidents governed by existing law. The bill became effective immediately upon the Governor’s signature on June 20, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HCR 46: Designating January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

This bill designates January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day in Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, honoring U.S. Navy SEAL Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram. The resolution commemorates Ingram, who died on January 12, 2024, while attempting to rescue a fellow SEAL during a mission off Somalia’s coast. It has no policy impact beyond establishing an annual observance to recognize his service and sacrifice.

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 2001: Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.

SB 2001 creates a program allowing peace officers with disabilities resulting from work-related injuries to register one personal vehicle for free (excluding license plate fees) for one year. It directly affects peace officers who were injured during employment, require a vehicle owned by them under 18,000 pounds gross weight or a motor home, and provide two certifications: one confirming their mobility impairment and another from their agency verifying the work-related injury. The bill amends Texas Transportation Code sections to establish this benefit, replacing standard registration fees for qualifying officers while maintaining requirements for disability documentation. This policy change takes effect September 1, 2025, following gubernatorial approval.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Texas · Senate Jun 20, 2025

SB 1733: Relating to the composition of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority.

SB 1733 reduces the Calhoun Port Authority board from seven to six commissioners. It changes the election structure so one commissioner is elected at-large by all voters, while six are elected from specific geographic precincts within the authority. The bill also adds requirements that commissioners must be residents of their precinct or the entire authority and own property there. This law took effect immediately after the governor signed it on June 20, 2025.