NINTH DAY --- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The house met at 6:19 p.m. and was called to order by the speaker.

The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Record 64).

Present — Mr. Speaker(C); Allison; Anderson; Ashby; Bailes; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bonnen; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Bumgarner; Burns; Burrows; Button; Cain; Capriglione; Clardy; Cole; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Darby; Davis; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Flores; Frank; Frazier; Gámez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; Goldman; González, M.; Goodwin; Guillen; Harless; Harris, C.E.; Harris, C.J.; Harrison; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Hinojosa; Holland; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Jetton; Johnson, A.; Johnson, J.E.; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; Kacal; King, K.; King, T.; Kitzman; Klick; Kuempel; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Leo-Wilson; Longoria; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Lozano; Lujan; Manuel; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; Metcalf; Meyer; Moody; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Morrison; Muñoz; Murr; Noble; Oliverson; Ordaz; Orr; Patterson; Paul; Plesa; Price; Raymond; Reynolds; Rogers; Romero; Schaefer; Schatzline; Schofield; Shaheen; Sherman; Shine; Slawson; Smith; Smithee; Spiller; Stucky; Swanson; Talarico; Tepper; Thierry; Thimesch; Thompson, E.; Thompson, S.; Tinderholt; Toth; Troxclair; VanDeaver; Vasut; Vo; Wilson; Zwiener.

Absent, Excused — Allen; Anchía; Bhojani; Bowers; Campos; Canales; Collier; Garcia; González, J.; Guerra; Herrero; Johnson, J.D.; Lalani; Meza; Morales, C.; Neave Criado; Ortega; Perez; Ramos; Raney; Rose; Rosenthal; Turner; Walle; Wu.

The invocation was offered by Deacon Ron Walker, Diocese of Austin, Austin, as follows:

Good and loving Father, today, on this holy day, we celebrate the lives of your saints. We recall the story of that third grade schoolgirl who responded to the question of what is a saint by saying that a saint is someone through whom God's light shines. We recall that in response to another question of how God had revealed such a beautiful truth to her, this young girl recounted that she sees the saints come alive as she sits in her church and sees the light that comes through those windows.

Dear God, let your light shine through this assembly of legislators today and always. Keep their minds, hearts, souls, and intentions directed toward the goal of becoming a window through which your goodness, holiness, and mercy may shine. We thank you for your presence in our lives and for allowing us to know that you are truly present. We acknowledge that we come to know you more intimately as we bless and serve the poor; when we are meek and humble; when we truly hunger for righteousness; when we show mercy; when we live with clean hearts; when we work for peace; and when we suffer for your sake. Your presence is the summit and the entirety of all that we seek from you. Be merciful on us, O Lord, as we ask this of you and ask for the prayers of your saints. With humble and contrite hearts we are forever and faithfully yours.

The chair recognized Representative Cole who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.

The following members were granted leaves of absence for today because of important business in the district:

Allen on motion of Romero.

Anchía on motion of Hinojosa.

Bowers on motion of Cole.

Canales on motion of Romero.

Collier on motion of Romero.

J. González on motion of Romero.

Guerra on motion of Romero.

Herrero on motion of Martinez Fischer.

J.D. Johnson on motion of Romero.

C. Morales on motion of Hinojosa.

Raney on motion of Harless.

Rosenthal on motion of Hinojosa.

The following members were granted leaves of absence temporarily for today because of important business in the district:

Bhojani on motion of Romero.

Campos on motion of V. Jones.

Lalani on motion of Romero.

Meza on motion of Romero.

Neave Criado on motion of Martinez.

Ortega on motion of Romero.

Perez on motion of Martinez.

Ramos on motion of Romero.

Rose on motion of Hernandez.

Turner on motion of Moody.

Walle on motion of Romero.

Wu on motion of Romero.

The following member was granted leave of absence for today because of illness:

Garcia on motion of Hernandez.

A message from the senate was received at this time (see the addendum to the daily journal, Messages from the Senate, Message No. 1).

The chair laid before the house and had read the following special messages by the governor:

TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THIRD CALLED SESSION:

WHEREAS, the people of Texas through their state constitution have placed in the hands of the governor the power to call and set the agenda for special sessions of the legislature; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to a gubernatorial proclamation issued on October 5, 2023, the members of the 88th Legislature have convened in a Third Called Session to consider the subjects designated in that proclamation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, by the authority vested in me by Article III, Section 40, and Article IV, Section 8, of the Texas Constitution, do hereby present the following additional subjects to the 88th Legislature, Third Called Session, for consideration:

Legislation relating to primary and secondary education, including the establishment of an education savings account program, the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

Legislation related to school safety measures and related state funding mechanisms.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/Greg Abbott

Governor

Austin, Texas

October 31, 2023

TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THIRD CALLED SESSION:

WHEREAS, the people of Texas through their state constitution have placed in the hands of the governor the power to call and set the agenda for special sessions of the legislature; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to a gubernatorial proclamation issued on October 5, 2023, the members of the 88th Legislature have convened in a Third Called Session to consider the subjects designated in that proclamation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, by the authority vested in me by Article III, Section 40, and Article IV, Section 8, of the Texas Constitution, do hereby present the following additional subject to the 88th Legislature, Third Called Session, for consideration:

Legislation to provide additional funding for border security operations, including paying for additional overtime expenses and costs due to an increased law enforcement presence to preserve public safety and security in the Colony Ridge development in Liberty County, Texas.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/Greg Abbott

Governor

Austin, Texas

November 1, 2023

The following member was granted leave of absence temporarily for today because of important business in the district:

Vo on motion of Howard.

Notice was given at this time that the speaker had signed bills and resolutions in the presence of the house (see the addendum to the daily journal, Signed by the Speaker, Senate List Nos. 1 and 2).

Representative Holland moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 123.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 123, In memory of Angela Elizabeth Oliverson.

REPRESENTATIVE HOLLAND: This evening we honor the life of Angela Elizabeth Oliverson Pinto, the sister of our dear friend, colleague, and my wingman and classmate of 2017, Dr. Tom Oliverson. Angela was passionate about her education, the arts, and her faith. She excelled academically, earning magna cum laude in psychology from Sam Houston State University. Angela's creativity knew no bounds. Her impact reached across continents, inspiring minds and fostering connections.

On October 12, 2023, Angela left this world, finding peace with Jesus Christ. She leaves behind a legacy of love survived by her husband, parents, and her brother. As we mourn with the Oliverson family, let us celebrate Angela's vibrant life—a life lived with passion, dedication, and boundless love. May her memory inspire us to embrace diversity, pursue our dreams, and cherish those around us. Please join me in a moment of silence to honor Angela's life.

HR 123 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

On motion of Representative Hefner, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 123 as signers thereof.

Representative Moody moved to print remarks by Representative Holland on HR 123.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Howard moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 64.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 64, In memory of Michael Allen Masters of Austin.

HR 64 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

Representative Rogers moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 95.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 95, Congratulating Tim Buchanan and Steve Wood for leading the Aledo High School football team to a UIL record 11 state championships.

HR 95 was adopted.

Representative Geren moved to suspend all necessary rules to consider and adopt the congratulatory and memorial resolutions listed on the suspension congratulatory and memorial calendar, which will be entered in the journal, with an indication that the memorial resolutions on the calendar were adopted by a rising vote.

The motion prevailed.

The following congratulatory resolutions were submitted for inclusion in the journal and were adopted:

HCR 5 (by Craddick), Congratulating Lorraine and Ray Perryman on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 6 (by Craddick), Congratulating Myndi Easter on receiving the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 7 (by Craddick), Congratulating the Young Women's Leadership Academy Interact Club on receiving the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 8 (by Craddick), Congratulating Steve Davidson on receiving the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 9 (by Craddick), Congratulating Endeavor Energy Resources on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Business Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 10 (by Craddick), Congratulating the Mabee Foundation on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 11 (by Craddick), Congratulating the Black family on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Family Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 12 (by Craddick), Congratulating Glenn Rogers on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

HCR 13 (by Craddick), Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Discovery Operating in Midland.

HCR 14 (by Craddick), Congratulating Colton Coates on receiving a Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award.

HCR 15 (by Craddick), Congratulating Brian W. Stubbs on his receipt of the 2023 Outstanding Generations Graduate award.

HCR 16 (by Craddick), Congratulating Linda J. Cowden of Midland on receiving the 2023 Excellence in Governing Board Leadership Award.

HCR 17 (by Craddick), Congratulating Sharla and Bart Hotchkiss on their receipt of a 2023 Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award.

HCR 18 (by Craddick), Congratulating Jim and Sandy Hall on receiving the 2023 Sam Houston Award from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

HCR 19 (by Craddick), Congratulating the Anwar family on receiving the West Texan by Nature award from the Sibley Nature Center.

HCR 26 (by Craddick), Honoring Elwood Freeman of Lamesa National Bank for his more than 75 years of service in the banking industry.

HR 6 (by Herrero), Honoring Pastor Elias R. Vasquez and Emma Vasquez of First Christian Church in Alice for their service.

HR 8 (by Herrero), Congratulating Hector A. Sanchez of the U.S. Marine Corps on his promotion to the rank of Sergeant Major.

HR 12 (by Hull), Recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

HR 13 (by M. González), Recognizing the sister city relationship between the cities of San Elizario and Socorro, Texas, and Macharaviaya, Spain.

HR 14 (by Guillen), Congratulating Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz Elementary in Roma on its selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

HR 15 (by Guillen), Congratulating Falls City Elementary School on its selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

HR 17 (by Turner), Congratulating the varsity chorale ensemble of Timberview High School in Mansfield ISD on being invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.

HR 20 (by Turner), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Arlington Public Library.

HR 21 (by Turner), Congratulating Robert Martinez Jr. on his retirement as international president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

HR 23 (by Flores), Congratulating St. Edward's University in Austin on receiving the Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education.

HR 24 (by Guillen), Recognizing April 2024 as Counseling Awareness Month.

HR 26 (by Bucy), Commending Sara-ann Groff for her service as district director in the office of State Representative John H. Bucy III.

HR 32 (by Schofield), Commemorating the induction of the Beckendorff-Sword Home Place into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

HR 33 (by Longoria), Honoring Valery Tobias for her achievements as a track and cross country athlete.

HR 35 (by Clardy), Congratulating Hardy Meredith on being named photographer emeritus at Stephen F. Austin State University.

HR 39 (by Bucy), Congratulating Fred Grampp on his selection as a 2023 80 Over Eighty Honoree by Family Eldercare.

HR 42 (by Darby), Honoring Howard Taylor on the occasion of his retirement from the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.

HR 46 (by Leo-Wilson), Congratulating Dr. Sharron Forest on her receipt of a 2023 Outstanding Teaching Award from The University of Texas System Board of Regents.

HR 47 (by Cain), Commemorating the reunion of the 1973-1974 Pasadena High School band on the 50th anniversary of its performance in the Orange Bowl Parade.

HR 48 (by Buckley), Congratulating Zenia Warren of Killeen on her election as president of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.

HR 49 (by Buckley), Congratulating William S. "Billy" Harlan on his retirement as superintendent of Academy ISD.

HR 50 (by Neave Criado), Commending Officer Ronald Cronin of the Dallas Police Department for his heroic actions in apprehending an armed suspect on July 25, 2022.

HR 56 (by Martinez Fischer, et al.), Congratulating San Antonio district engineer Gina E. Gallegos on her retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 57 (by Moody), Recognizing Rear Admiral Samuel Perez Jr. for his service in the U.S. Navy.

HR 59 (by Bucy), Congratulating Marie Gonzales on her retirement as the executive director of special education at Round Rock ISD.

HR 61 (by Bucy), Congratulating Sydney Lee for taking part in the 2023 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

HR 62 (by Bucy), Congratulating Sujana Ganganamani on taking part in the 2023 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

HR 63 (by Turner), Congratulating The University of Texas at Arlington Center for Mexican American Studies on its 30th anniversary.

HR 67 (by Stucky), Congratulating Cheryl Crouch on her selection as a 2023 Christian Teacher of the Year by the Herzog Foundation.

HR 68 (by Leo-Wilson), Commending Dr. John Redman of Chambers Health for taking part in overseas medical mission trips.

HR 69 (by Leo-Wilson), Honoring the Anahuac, Mont Belvieu, and Winnie Area Chambers of Commerce on Chamber of Commerce Week in Chambers County.

HR 70 (by Leo-Wilson), Congratulating Madison Swain on her performance at the Miss Juneteenth USA Pageant.

HR 71 (by Bucy), Commemorating the 3rd annual Smoke & Sounds BBQ Festival in Leander.

HR 72 (by Jetton), Recognizing November 22, 2023, as Kimchee Day.

HR 73 (by Leo-Wilson), Commemorating the groundbreaking of the new CommonCents Credit Union building in Winnie.

HR 75 (by Darby), Congratulating Dr. Carl Dethloff on his retirement as superintendent of the San Angelo Independent School District.

HR 77 (by Bumgarner), Honoring Mary Kay Walker of Flower Mound on her retirement as president of the Seniors in Motion Auxiliary.

HR 79 (by Leo-Wilson), Congratulating the East Chambers High School football team on winning the 2023 Swamp Bowl.

HR 83 (by Price), Commemorating the induction of Biggs Ranch into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

HR 84 (by Price), Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo.

HR 85 (by Price), Congratulating Ashlynn Howell of White Deer High School on receiving the 2023 American FFA Degree.

HR 86 (by Lalani), Recognizing the festival of Diwali 2023.

HR 87 (by Allen), Honoring the Ashley Jadine Foundation on the occasion of its sixth annual Health Fair and 5K Walk.

HR 88 (by Zwiener), Congratulating U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Lt. Col. George C. Carruthers of San Marcos on his 100th birthday.

HR 89 (by Zwiener), Congratulating Nancy Hanks Ellis on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

HR 90 (by Zwiener), Congratulating Mittie Miller on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

HR 91 (by Zwiener), Congratulating Mary Peterson Earls on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

HR 92 (by Zwiener), Congratulating Bobbie Garza-Hernandez on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

HR 93 (by Price), Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo.

HR 94 (by Price), Congratulating Sunset Elementary School of Dumas ISD on being named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School.

HR 96 (by Leo-Wilson), Commemorating the grand opening of the new city hall and fire station in Mont Belvieu.

HR 99 (by Price), Commending Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart for his service as president of Amarillo College.

HR 100 (by Leo-Wilson), Commending Elizabeth G. Alford for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terri Leo-Wilson.

HR 102 (by Ordaz), Honoring L & J Cafe for 96 years of service to El Paso.

HR 104 (by Herrero), Congratulating Norma Garza Nunez on her retirement from the City of Robstown and Robstown Utility Systems.

HR 105 (by Garcia), Congratulating Marise McDermott on her retirement as president and CEO of the Witte Museum in San Antonio.

HR 106 (by Price), Congratulating Madisyn Henderson of White Deer on exhibiting a reserve champion winner in the Youth Market Barrow competition at the 2023 State Fair of Texas Livestock Show.

HR 108 (by Lujan), Congratulating Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc., in San Antonio on its 20th anniversary.

HR 109 (by C.E. Harris), Congratulating Elizabeth Bonura on winning first place in the 2023-2024 Annual Georgetown Sculpture Tour.

HR 110 (by Leo-Wilson), Commemorating the 50th annual Dickens on the Strand festival in Galveston.

HR 112 (by Kacal), Commemorating the 2024 N'gee BBQ Cookoff.

HR 113 (by Klick), Recognizing IDEA Achieve Academy and College Prep in Haltom City for being honored at the America's Healthiest Schools Leaders Summit.

HR 114 (by Klick), Commending U.S. Army veterans Stephen Lucas, Larry Leonard, and William "Bill" Stevens for their distinguished service as guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

HR 115 (by Ordaz), Honoring Carlos & Mickey's Restaurant & Cantina in El Paso.

HR 116 (by Bumgarner), Commemorating the 2023 Flower Mound Veterans Day Ceremony.

HR 117 (by Guillen), Congratulating Robert Gregory on his retirement as mayor of La Vernia.

HR 118 (by M. González), Honoring Octavio A. Trujillo for his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 119 (by M. González), Honoring Rene Alvarez for his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 120 (by M. González), Honoring Edmundo Ramirez for his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 121 (by M. González), Honoring Donovan Cruz for his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 122 (by M. González), Honoring Cynthia Mendoza for her military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 124 (by Price), Congratulating the Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dumas on being named one of the top long-term care nursing facilities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

HR 125 (by Raymond), Commemorating the 35th anniversary of Uni-Trade Group in Laredo.

HR 126 (by Price), Congratulating Moore County Crime Stoppers on receiving two Texas Best Awards.

HR 127 (by Guillen), Congratulating Christy Lansford on her receipt of the Achievement in Service Award from the Texas Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals.

HR 128 (by Guillen), Congratulating Gumercindo Zambrano of La Grulla on his 100th birthday.

HR 134 (by Herrero), Congratulating the Robstown High School band on qualifying for the 2023 UIL 4A Open Class State Marching Band Contest.

HR 136 (by Price), Congratulating Steve D. Walthour on his retirement as general manager of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.

HR 137 (by Thimesch), Congratulating the Marcus High School boys' water polo team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

HR 138 (by Herrero), Congratulating Corando R. Trevino on his 48th anniversary as the owner of Modern Pharmacy in Robstown.

The following memorial resolutions were submitted for inclusion in the journal and were unanimously adopted by a rising vote:

HCR 25 (by Craddick), In memory of James C. "Jim" Henry of Midland.

HCR 27 (by Craddick), In memory of Hugo Edwin "Ed" Auler.

HR 4 (by Meyer, Geren, Button, et al.), In memory of Barry Gerard Andrews of Dallas.

HR 5 (by Meyer), In memory of Kenneth Dewayne Phillips of Dallas.

HR 7 (by Herrero), In memory of Ramiro Humberto Gamboa Sr. of Corpus Christi.

HR 9 (by Herrero), In memory of Joel Mungia of Robstown.

HR 18 (by Turner), In memory of Joseph Gerald "Gerry" Hebert.

HR 27 (by Cain), In memory of Sammie Eaton Hammers.

HR 29 (by Darby), In memory of Dr. Alma Sánchez Pérez of San Angelo.

HR 30 (by Darby), In memory of Dewey Edward Pierce of San Angelo.

HR 31 (by M. González), In memory of Susan Reynolds Eveler of Clint.

HR 34 (by Clardy), In memory of Harlon Brooks of Nacogdoches.

HR 36 (by Clardy), In memory of Marvin Joe Angle of Jacksonville.

HR 37 (by Clardy), In memory of Billy Howard Sherrill of Nacogdoches.

HR 44 (by Buckley), In memory of U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Lloyd Coley of Belton.

HR 45 (by Buckley), In memory of Jarin Thomas Cole of Killeen.

HR 51 (by Murr), In memory of William Murphey Black Sr. of Ozona.

HR 52 (by Murr), In memory of Warren Thomas Stokes of Ozona.

HR 53 (by Murr), In memory of Jean Jacoby of Junction.

HR 54 (by Murr), In memory of Patsie Lee Baugh Johnston of Junction.

HR 55 (by Murr), In memory of Peggy Diane Ragsdale of Mason.

HR 58 (by Moody), In memory of Ronald Banerji of El Paso.

HR 65 (by Moody), In memory of Victor Michael Firth of El Paso.

HR 66 (by Herrero), In memory of Eula Mae Griffith West.

HR 76 (by Meyer), In memory of renowned sports photographer James T. "Brad" Bradley.

HR 80 (by Davis), In memory of Barry Gerard Andrews of Dallas.

HR 82 (by Price), In memory of James Reed Lovell of Amarillo.

HR 97 (by Davis), In memory of Dr. Njoki McElroy of Dallas.

HR 98 (by J. Lopez), In memory of Lieutenant Milton Gabriel Resendez of the San Benito Police Department.

HR 101 (by Herrero), In memory of Margaret "Peggy" Bryan of Corpus Christi.

HR 103 (by Herrero), In memory of Cody Ryan Perez of Corpus Christi.

HR 107 (by Lujan), In memory of the Reverend Guadalupe Fonseca of San Antonio.

HR 111 (by Zwiener), In memory of Lee Hutchins "Hutch" Hubby of Austin.

HR 129 (by Guillen), In memory of René Javier Ramirez of McAllen.

HR 130 (by Guillen), In memory of Reynaldo Molina III of La Casita.

HR 131 (by Guillen), In memory of Steven A. Shamlian of Harlingen.

HR 132 (by Guillen), In memory of Noel Escobar, former mayor of the City of Escobares.

HR 133 (by Guillen), In memory of Ernesto "Neto" Galvan Jr. of Cotulla.

HR 135 (by Guillen), In memory of Ewald Edward Koepp Jr. of La Vernia.

At 6:41 p.m., the chair announced that the house would stand at ease.

The chair called the house to order at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, November 7.

(Campos, Ortega, Perez, Ramos, Rose, Turner, Walle, and Wu now present)

The invocation was offered by the Very Reverend Daniel Liu, chaplain, as follows:

O Lord, almighty and everlasting God, who has safely brought us to the beginning of this day: defend us by your mighty power; and grant that this day we may not fall into temptation, but that all our efforts may be ordered by your governance, to do always what is good and righteous in your sight. Please bless, lead, rule, and govern our hearts and bodies, our senses, words, and deeds today, following your law and commandments, that here and for eternity with your help we shall be saved in freedom. May we have the freedom to be patient, to be understanding, and to be generous for the sake of this state and the people we serve. In your holy name we make this prayer. Amen.

The chair recognized Representative Capriglione who led the house in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.

A message from the senate was received at this time (see the addendum to the daily journal, Messages from the Senate, Message No. 2).

(Meza now present)

Representative V. Jones moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 190.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 190, Commemorating the 2023 Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest golf tournament.

HR 190 was adopted.

Representative Geren moved to suspend all necessary rules to consider and adopt the congratulatory and memorial resolutions listed on the suspension congratulatory and memorial calendar, which will be entered in the journal, with an indication that the memorial resolutions on the calendar were adopted by a rising vote.

The motion prevailed.

The following congratulatory resolutions were submitted for inclusion in the journal and were adopted:

HR 140 (by Guerra), Congratulating Alejandra Llanos of McAllen on being named the 2023 National Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

HR 141 (by Guerra), Congratulating South Texas Independent School District Virtual Academy on its selection as an Apple Distinguished School.

HR 144 (by Guillen), Honoring Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development on its 30th anniversary.

HR 146 (by Jetton), Commemorating the first anniversary of the opening of Poke Burri Sugar Land.

HR 148 (by Leo-Wilson), Congratulating Logan Legg on winning state champion honors in the 600-yard competition at the 2023 Texas State Rifle Association Mid-Range Prone Championship.

HR 149 (by Davis), Honoring the Reverend Allen Gene Madison II of DeSoto for his achievements.

HR 151 (by M. González), Honoring Lawn Fitzpatrick for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 152 (by M. González), Honoring Lorenzo Flores for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 153 (by M. González), Honoring Bob Mabee for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 154 (by M. González), Honoring Carlos Miguel Rivera for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 155 (by M. González), Honoring Raul Villalobos for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 156 (by M. González), Honoring Hipolito Hernandez for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

HR 157 (by Cain), Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Texas Department of Agriculture GO TEXAN program.

HR 160 (by Raymond), Commemorating the 2024 WBCA Red, White and BBQ cook-off in Laredo.

HR 161 (by M. González), Commemorating the 2023 Fabens Veterans Celebration and honoring the Fabens Veterans Park Committee.

HR 162 (by M. González), Commending Carissa Duran of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 163 (by M. González), Commending Janezka Sandoval of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 164 (by M. González), Commending Josh Barraza of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 165 (by M. González), Commending Isaias Barraza of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 166 (by M. González), Commending Steven Soto of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 167 (by M. González), Commending Sarah Ortiz of Pebble Hills High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 168 (by M. González), Commending Andres Lopez of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 169 (by M. González), Commending Arturo Barraza of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 170 (by M. González), Commending Kayley Murphey of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 171 (by M. González), Commending Priscilla Montague of Clint ISD Early College Academy for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 172 (by M. González), Commending Aleily Hernandez of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 173 (by M. González), Commending Michelle Sotelo of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 174 (by M. González), Commending Natalie Orozco of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 175 (by M. González), Commending Areli Cruz of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 176 (by M. González), Commending Jocelyn Mejia of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 177 (by M. González), Commending Mike Puga of San Elizario High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 178 (by M. González), Commending Ricardo Puentes of San Elizario High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 179 (by M. González), Commending Javen Hernandez of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 180 (by M. González), Commending Erick Alvidrez of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 181 (by M. González), Commending Stephanie Briones of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 182 (by M. González), Commending Constitize Remijio of Clint ISD Early College Academy for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 183 (by M. González), Commending Edgar Alvarado of Clint ISD Early College Academy for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 184 (by M. González), Commending Violeta Flores of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 185 (by M. González), Commending Alexa Ortiz of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 186 (by M. González), Commending Kayla Martinez of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 187 (by M. González), Commending Aileen Olivares of Clint ISD Early College Academy for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 188 (by M. González), Commending Kayla Peters of San Elizario High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

HR 192 (by E. Morales), Honoring Rafaela Fay Lozano Brown for her contributions to the Warren Perryman Foundation for Native American Research.

HR 193 (by E. Morales), Honoring Tony "Thomi" Perryman, CEO and founder of the Warren Perryman Foundation for Native American Research.

HR 194 (by E. Morales), Recognizing October 24, 2023, as Camp Charlie Day.

HR 195 (by Schofield), Commemorating the 125th anniversary of Katy's First Baptist Church.

The following memorial resolutions were submitted for inclusion in the journal and were unanimously adopted by a rising vote:

HR 139 (by Clardy), In memory of Deputy Matthew Michael Eugene Pierson of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

HR 142 (by Guerra), In memory of Judge Fortunato Pedro "Pete" Benavides of Austin.

HR 143 (by Harless), In memory of Dwayne Thomas Stenson of Houston.

HR 145 (by Bumgarner), In memory of Mary Kay Walker of Flower Mound.

HR 147 (by V. Jones), In memory of Tammy Lin Hill of Euless.

HR 150 (by Guillen), In memory of former State Representative Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Martin Jr.

HR 159 (by Raymond), In memory of Joseph Claude Martin III of Laredo.

HR 189 (by E. Morales), In memory of John Norman Wright Petry of Carrizo Springs.

HR 191 (by E. Morales), In memory of Lydia T. Rocha of Del Rio.

On motion of Representative V. Jones, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 147 as signers thereof.

On motion of Representative Rose, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 190 as signers thereof.

(Bhojani, Lalani, Neave Criado, and Vo now present)

At 10:28 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, Representative Geren moved that, at the conclusion of the signing of measures in the presence of the house, the house stand adjourned sine die.

The motion prevailed.

The chair called the house to order at 12:32 p.m. Tuesday, November 7.

Notice was given at this time that the speaker had signed bills and resolutions in the presence of the house (see the addendum to the daily journal, Signed by the Speaker, House List No. 1).

In accordance with a previous motion, Speaker Phelan, at 12:33 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, pronounced the House of Representatives of the Third Called Session of the Eighty-Eighth Legislature adjourned sine die.

The following bills and resolutions were today signed in the presence of the house by the speaker:

Senate List No. 1

SB 4

Senate List No. 2

SB 7

House List No. 1

HCR 5, HCR 6, HCR 7, HCR 8, HCR 9, HCR 10, HCR 11, HCR 12, HCR 13, HCR 14, HCR 15, HCR 16, HCR 17, HCR 18, HCR 19, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27

The following messages from the senate were today received by the house:

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

SENATE CHAMBER

Austin, Texas

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Honorable Speaker of the House

House Chamber

Austin, Texas

Mr. Speaker:

I am directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has taken the following action:

THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

Relating to an appropriation for border security.

THE SENATE HAS CONCURRED IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

Respectfully,

Patsy Spaw

Secretary of the Senate

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

SENATE CHAMBER

Austin, Texas

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 1

The Honorable Speaker of the House

House Chamber

Austin, Texas

Mr. Speaker:

I am directed by the senate to inform the house that the senate has taken the following action:

THE SENATE HAS PASSED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

Congratulating Lorraine and Ray Perryman on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating Myndi Easter on receiving the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating the Young Women's Leadership Academy Interact Club on receiving the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating Steve Davidson on receiving the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating Endeavor Energy Resources on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Business Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating the Mabee Foundation on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating the Black family on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Family Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating Glenn Rogers on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Discovery Operating in Midland.

Congratulating Colton Coates on receiving a Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award.

Congratulating Brian W. Stubbs on his receipt of the 2023 Outstanding Generations Graduate award.

Congratulating Linda J. Cowden of Midland on receiving the 2023 Excellence in Governing Board Leadership Award.

Congratulating Sharla and Bart Hotchkiss on their receipt of a 2023 Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award.

Congratulating Jim and Sandy Hall on receiving the 2023 Sam Houston Award from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Congratulating the Anwar family on receiving the West Texan by Nature award from the Sibley Nature Center.

In memory of James C. "Jim" Henry of Midland.

Honoring Elwood Freeman of Lamesa National Bank for his more than 75 years of service in the banking industry.

In memory of Hugo Edwin "Ed" Auler.

Respectfully,

Patsy Spaw

Secretary of the Senate

November 7 - HCR 5, HCR 6, HCR 7, HCR 8, HCR 9, HCR 10, HCR 11, HCR 12, HCR 13, HCR 14, HCR 15, HCR 16, HCR 17, HCR 18, HCR 19, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27