Rep. Jo Jones

Primary HR 31

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day at the State Capitol.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing February 4, 2025, as "Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day" at the Texas State Capitol. It honors the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce for its work promoting economic development, supporting businesses, and providing educational programs in the East End community since 1991. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply extends a formal welcome to the chamber's delegation for a planned event. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the symbolic recognition of the chamber's contributions.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 161

Passed · Texas House · Lead sponsor

Congratulating Beyoncé for winning three Grammys at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 161) is a formal expression of congratulations from the Texas House of Representatives to Beyoncé for winning three Grammy Awards at the 2025 ceremony: Album of the Year, Country Album of the Year for *Cowboy Carter*, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (with Miley Cyrus). It recognizes her historic achievements as the first Black woman to win Album of the Year since 1999 and the first Black artist to win Country Album of the Year. The resolution does not create any new laws or affect any policies; it solely honors her accomplishments.

Passed Feb 4, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HJR 1

Passed · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

Passed Nov 21, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2

Passed · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

Passed Nov 21, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 177

Introduced · Texas House · Co-sponsor

Relating to a bonus payment for certain public school employees and to the public school finance system.

Introduced Oct 19, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track