Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Sylvester Turner.
HRES 191 is a ceremonial resolution expressing the House of Representatives' sorrow over the death of former Texas Representative Sylvester Turner. It directs the House to formally acknowledge his passing, instructs the Clerk to notify Turner's family and the Senate, and mandates an immediate adjournment as a mark of respect. This resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents or legislation; it serves solely as a formal tribute. As a procedural resolution, it follows standard House tradition for honoring deceased members.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2025
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H996)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lizzie Fletcher
DDemocratic
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