SIXTEENTH DAY --- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The house met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the speaker.

The roll of the house was called and a quorum was announced present (Record 25).

Present — Mr. Speaker(C); Alders; Allen; Anchía; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Bumgarner; Button; Cain; Campos; Canales; Capriglione; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; DeAyala; Dorazio; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gámez; Garcia, J.; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; González, J.; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Harris Davila; Harrison; Hayes; Hefner; Hernandez; Hickland; Hinojosa; Holt; Hopper; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; Kerwin; King; Kitzman; LaHood; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Leo Wilson; Little; Longoria; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Lujan; Luther; Manuel; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McLaughlin; McQueeney; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Money; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Morgan; Muñoz; Noble; Olcott; Oliverson; Ordaz; Orr; Patterson; Paul; Perez, M.; Perez, V.; Phelan; Pierson; Plesa; Raymond; Reynolds; Richardson; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schatzline; Schofield; Schoolcraft; Shaheen; Shofner; Simmons; Slawson; Smithee; Spiller; Swanson; Talarico; Tepper; Thompson; Tinderholt; Toth; Troxclair; VanDeaver; Vasut; Villalobos; Virdell; Vo; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wharton; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.

Absent, Excused — Rodríguez Ramos; Turner.

The invocation was offered by Carl Toti, pastor, Trinity Church, Lubbock, as follows:

Honorable members of this distinguished house, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the privilege of standing before you today. Thank you for the invitation to offer this invocation as you begin the work entrusted to you by the people of Texas. As public servants, you recognize that the great State of Texas does not exist for us but rather you exist to serve its people, upholding justice, preserving liberty, and ensuring a future of hope and prosperity for all. Let us pray.

Almighty God, creator of heaven and earth, sovereign over all the nations, and the author of wisdom, we come before you today in humility, seeking your divine guidance and blessing upon this legislative body. Lord, we lift up these leaders whom you have placed in positions of authority. May they walk in integrity, govern with wisdom, and legislate with justice and righteousness. Grant them hearts of humility and discernment that they may seek not their own interests but the welfare of the people they serve.

Dear heavenly Father, as the city of Lubbock is highlighted today, we thank you for the values of faith, family, and freedom that have long shaped this community and our entire state. As Lubbock stands as a testament to our shared values, we pray for all communities across our great state. May each city across Texas continue to be a beacon of hope, where truth is upheld, life is cherished, and your name is honored.

Holy Spirit, we invite you into this chamber today. May your presence bring unity where there is division, clarity where there is confusion, and strength where there is weariness. Let these men and women lead with courage and conviction, defending what is good and standing firm against what is evil. We pray that Texas will remain a shining city on a hill, a land of opportunity and blessing, where faith and freedom flourish. May this state continue to be a stronghold for righteousness and a refuge for those seeking justice and prosperity.

And now, Lord Jesus, we entrust this session and the work of these leaders into your hands. May all they do be for your glory and for the good of the people they serve. We ask these things with humble hearts and sincere purpose. We ask this in the mighty and matchless name of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. God bless America, and may God continue to bless the great State of Texas. Amen.

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

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

Rodríguez Ramos on motion of C. Morales.

The chair presented Dr. Jacqueline Champlain of Georgetown as the "Doctor for the Day."

The house welcomed Dr. Champlain and thanked them for their participation in the Physician of the Day Program sponsored by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

On motion of Representative Geren and by unanimous consent, the reading and referral of bills was postponed until just prior to adjournment.

Representative Hunter moved that the house grant permission for all committees and subcommittees to meet while the house is in session, pursuant to their committee postings or recess motions. For purposes of this motion, committees and subcommittees scheduled to meet or reconvene today upon final adjournment or recess or during bill referral if permission is granted are authorized to convene upon adoption by the house of today's adjournment motion.

Permission to meet was granted.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

SCR 16, Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning Thursday, February 20, 2025, and ending Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

SCR 16 was adopted by (Record 26): 118 Yeas, 21 Nays, 2 Present, not voting.

Yeas — Alders; Allen; Anchía; Ashby; Barry; Bell, C.; Bell, K.; Bernal; Bhojani; Bonnen; Bowers; Bryant; Buckley; Bucy; Bumgarner; Button; Campos; Capriglione; Cole; Collier; Cook; Cortez; Craddick; Cunningham; Curry; Darby; Davis, A.; Davis, Y.; Dean; DeAyala; Dutton; Dyson; Fairly; Flores; Frank; Gámez; Garcia, J.; Garcia, L.; Garcia Hernandez; Gates; Gerdes; Geren; Gervin-Hawkins; González, M.; Goodwin; Guerra; Guillen; Harless; Harris; Harris Davila; Hefner; Hernandez; Hickland; Hinojosa; Howard; Hull; Hunter; Isaac; Johnson; Jones, J.; Jones, V.; King; Kitzman; LaHood; Lalani; Lambert; Landgraf; Leach; Leo Wilson; Longoria; Lopez, J.; Lopez, R.; Lujan; Martinez; Martinez Fischer; McQueeney; Metcalf; Meyer; Meza; Moody; Morales, C.; Morales, E.; Morales Shaw; Muñoz; Noble; Ordaz; Orr; Patterson; Paul; Perez, M.; Perez, V.; Phelan; Plesa; Raymond; Reynolds; Romero; Rose; Rosenthal; Schoolcraft; Shaheen; Shofner; Simmons; Slawson; Smithee; Spiller; Talarico; Tepper; Thompson; Troxclair; VanDeaver; Vasut; Villalobos; Vo; Walle; Ward Johnson; Wilson; Wu; Zwiener.

Nays — Cain; Dorazio; Harrison; Hayes; Holt; Hopper; Kerwin; Little; Louderback; Lowe; Lozano; Luther; Money; Olcott; Pierson; Richardson; Schatzline; Tinderholt; Toth; Virdell; Wharton.

Present, not voting — Mr. Speaker(C); McLaughlin.

Absent, Excused — Rodríguez Ramos; Turner.

Absent — Canales; González, J.; Manuel; Morgan; Oliverson; Schofield; Swanson.

When Record No. 26 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.

Canales

When Record No. 26 was taken, I was in the house but away from my desk. I would have voted yes.

Manuel

When Record No. 26 was taken, my vote failed to register. I would have voted no.

Oliverson

Representative Leo Wilson submitted the following reason for vote to be printed in the journal:

Each of the record votes I cast to approve a Senate Concurrent Resolution for adjournment longer than three days was in response to a formal request from the Texas Senate, not the house. These breaks were requested so that committee work and legislative preparation could take place.

It is also important to understand that, under the Texas Constitution, the house is limited in what it can consider during the first 60 days of session, unless four-fifths of the members vote to suspend the rules. We did not have the votes necessary to suspend the rules during those early weeks. In addition, the governor did not release his emergency legislative priorities until February 2, 2025, which further limited the legislation that could be taken up during that period.

It is important to set the record straight. Even when we approved these adjournments at the senate's request, house members, including myself, were hard at work.

The legislative process does not only happen on the house floor. During these early months, I spent many hours meeting with constituents, stakeholders, and advocates to develop and refine the legislation I intended to pass. It takes significant behind-the-scenes work to get a bill to the floor, and that work does not stop when the chamber is not in session.

Just because your county commissioner is not in court does not mean they are not working. In the same way, I spent countless hours in my office during what many called "long weekends," doing the work that the people of Chambers and Galveston Counties elected me to do. Legislative service includes research, negotiation, and advocacy, much of which takes place outside of public view but is essential to passing effective policy.

Representative Martinez Fischer moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 154.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 154, In memory of former state senator Joe J. Bernal of San Antonio.

HR 154 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

Representative Harless moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 290.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 290, Congratulating recording star Cody Daniel Johnson on his achievements in country music.

HR 290 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Harris, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 290 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Harless who introduced Cody Daniel Johnson and friends.

Representative Guillen moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 299.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 299, Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Rio Grande Valley Day at the State Capitol.

HR 299 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Martinez, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 299 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Guillen who introduced a delegation from the Rio Grande Valley.

Representative Tepper moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 54.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 54, Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Lubbock Day at the State Capitol.

HR 54 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Meyer, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 54 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Tepper who introduced a delegation from Lubbock County.

Representative Moody moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 188.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 188, Recognizing February 18 and 19, 2025, as El Paso Days at the State Capitol.

HR 188 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Ordaz, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 188 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representative Moody who introduced a delegation from El Paso.

Representative Thompson moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 303.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 303, Congratulating State Representative Harold V. Dutton, Jr., on his 80th birthday and his 40th anniversary with the Texas House.

HR 303 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Dutton, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 303 as signers thereof.

The chair recognized Representatives Geren and Kerwin who introduced U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, daughter of Representative Kerwin.

(Harris in the chair)

Representative Guillen moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 304.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 304, Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas FFA Day at the State Capitol.

HR 304 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Ashby, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 304 as signers thereof.

Representative Harless moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 227.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 227, Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Building Owners and Managers Association Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

HR 227 was adopted.

Representative Holt moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 101.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 101, Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Liberty County Day at the State Capitol.

HR 101 was adopted.

Representative J. Jones moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 273.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 273, Honoring the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., at The University of Texas at Austin on the occasion of its Founders Week celebration.

HR 273 was adopted.

Representative VanDeaver moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 80.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 80, Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Northeast Texas Regional Alliance Day at the State Capitol.

HR 80 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Geren, the names of all the members of the house were added to HR 80 as signers thereof.

Representative Zwiener moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 283.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 283, Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Preservation Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 283 was adopted.

The following member was granted leave of absence for the remainder of today and the remainder of the week because of illness:

Hernandez on motion of Walle.

Representative Zwiener moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 284.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 284, Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Audubon Texas Day at the State Capitol.

HR 284 was adopted.

Representative Bryant moved to suspend all necessary rules to take up and consider at this time HR 288.

The motion prevailed.

The following resolution was laid before the house:

HR 288, Honoring Medical City Dallas Hospital, Medical City Children's Hospital, and Medical City Green Oaks Hospital on the occasion of HCA Healthcare Advocacy Day at the State Capitol on February 19, 2025.

HR 288 was adopted.

(Speaker in the chair)

At 11:40 a.m., Representative Martinez Fischer moved that the house adjourn in memory of the Honorable Joe J. Bernal, and Representative Hopper moved that the house adjourn in memory of Jill Glover of Double Oak, until 10 a.m. tomorrow, at the conclusion of the reading of bills and resolutions on first reading and referral to committees.

The motion prevailed.

(Dyson in the chair)

Resolutions were at this time laid before the house and referred to committees. (See the addendum to the daily journal, Referred to Committees, List Nos. 1 and 2.)

In accordance with a previous motion, the house, at 11:45 a.m., adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow.

The following bills and joint resolutions were today laid before the house, read first time, and referred to committees, and the following resolutions were today laid before the house and referred to committees. If indicated, the chair today corrected the referral of the following measures:

List No. 1

HR 6 (By C. Morales), Posthumously honoring the construction workers who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 7 (By C. Morales), Commemorating Mexican Mother's Day on May 10, 2025.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 8 (By C. Morales), Commemorating the second anniversary of the designation of Fort Cavazos.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 10 (By C. Morales), Honoring Adán Medrano for his outstanding contributions as a chef, author, and documentary filmmaker.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 11 (By C. Morales), Commemorating the 143rd anniversary of the birth of Minnie Fisher Cunningham.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 13 (By E. Morales), Honoring the United Warrior Band of the Seminole Nation/John Horse Band.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 14 (By Raymond), In memory of Judge Morris L. Overstreet.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 15 (By Raymond), In memory of Peggy Jean Newman of Laredo.

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HR 17 (By Raymond and Curry), In memory of Corey D. Comperatore of Sarver, Pennsylvania.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 18 (By Cole), In memory of Dr. Charles Eugene Urdy of Austin.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 19 (By Cole), In memory of William Matthew Biggar of Austin.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 20 (By Cole), Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Ebenezer Third Baptist Church in Austin.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 21 (By Cole), Congratulating Aaditya R. Bhat of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 22 (By Cole), In memory of Peter Winstead of Austin.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 23 (By Cole), In memory of former Austin City Council member Chris Riley.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 24 (By Cole), In memory of John Brotherton of Pflugerville.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 25 (By Cole), In memory of musician W. C. Clark of Austin.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 26 (By Cole), In memory of Ara La'Shon Duke.

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HR 27 (By Cole), In memory of Lyndsey Captain Vicknair of Manor.

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HR 29 (By Cole), In memory of Albert Black of Austin.

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HR 30 (By Morales Shaw), In memory of U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 32 (By Lalani), Recognizing Pakistan Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 33 (By Lalani), Recognizing April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 34 (By Lalani), Recognizing the holy month of Ramadan 2025.

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HR 35 (By Lalani), Recognizing April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 36 (By Lalani), Recognizing Eid al-Fitr 2025.

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HR 37 (By Lalani), Commending the Emgage Texas Emerging Leaders program.

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HR 38 (By Lalani), Recognizing May 11, 2025, as Mother's Day.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 39 (By Lalani), Commemorating Father's Day 2025.

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HR 40 (By Lalani), Commemorating Sindhi Saqafat 2025.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 41 (By Lalani), Recognizing the festival of Diwali 2025.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 42 (By Lalani), Commemorating Veterans Day 2025.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 43 (By Lalani), Commemorating Memorial Day 2025.

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HR 44 (By Lalani), Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 45 (By Lalani), Recognizing April 29, 2025, as Texas Muslim Capitol Day.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 46 (By Morales Shaw), Recognizing Senator Judith Zaffirini for her contributions as a state legislator.

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HR 47 (By Cole), In memory of Dale Woodkey of Pflugerville.

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HR 48 (By Cole), In memory of Julian Boaz Alexander Bibby.

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HR 49 (By Cole), In memory of Ina Glasberg of Needham, Massachusetts.

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HR 50 (By Leo Wilson), Commending education foundations in Texas for their contributions.

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HR 55 (By J. Lopez), In memory of Maria Ninfa Cantu De La Garza of Harlingen.

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HR 56 (By J. Lopez), In memory of José "Joe G." García Gonzalez of San Benito.

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HR 57 (By Wu), Congratulating Chi-mei Lin on her retirement as chief executive officer of the Chinese Community Center in Houston.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 58 (By Oliverson), Recognizing March 2025 as Kidney Month.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 59 (By Raymond), Recognizing José D. Ollervides for his service to the City of Laredo.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 61 (By Leo Wilson), Congratulating UTMB in Galveston on its recognition as a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 62 (By Lozano), Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Kleberg County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 63 (By Lozano), Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Jim Wells County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 64 (By Lozano), Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Calhoun County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 65 (By Lozano), Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Bee County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 66 (By Buckley), In memory of Anthony Dale Dunn of Killeen.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 67 (By Lozano), Recognizing March 19, 2025, as San Patricio County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 68 (By Guerra), Recognizing February 4, 2025, as McAllen Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 69 (By Cain), Commending the Crosby High School Band for performing at the State Capitol on December 5, 2024.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 71 (By Collier), Congratulating Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez on earning a 2024 Michelin Recommended designation.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 73 (By Johnson), Recognizing January 19-25, 2025, as National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 74 (By Darby), Congratulating Merle Truesdell of San Angelo on her 100th birthday.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 77 (By Harris), Recognizing March 18, 2025, as Navarro County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 79 (By Harris), Recognizing the city of Palestine.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 81 (By Collier), Commemorating the 95th anniversary of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Fort Worth.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 83 (By Lozano), Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 84 (By J. Lopez), Congratulating Chief Michael Kester on his retirement from the Harlingen Police Department.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 85 (By Lujan), In memory of Crystal Garcia Mendoza.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 86 (By Collier), Congratulating Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth on earning a 2024 Michelin Recommended designation.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 87 (By Johnson), Commemorating the opening of the Rabbi Samuel Karff Memorial Bridge in Houston.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 88 (By Bumgarner), In memory of James Bobbitt of the Flower Mound Fire Department.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 89 (By Bumgarner), Commemorating the centennial of the city of Lewisville.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 90 (By Bumgarner), Congratulating Gregory Cline and Chloe Beck on their wedding.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 91 (By Vasut and Barry), Congratulating the Brazoswood High School girls' water polo team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 92 (By Vasut), In memory of Sharron Lea Hoff Stewart of Lake Jackson.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 93 (By Troxclair), In memory of Inda Sorrels Williams of Marble Falls.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 94 (By Guillen), In memory of Jose Maria Longoria Sr. of Starr County.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 95 (By Lujan), In memory of Andrew H. Villarreal of San Antonio.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 96 (By Lambert), In memory of Gilbert J. Riojas III of Corpus Christi.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 100 (By Holt), Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 102 (By Harris Davila), Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 103 (By Harris Davila), Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Texas Baptist Children's Home in Round Rock.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 104 (By Cain), Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 105 (By Cain), Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 107 (By Leo Wilson and Bonnen), Commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 108 (By Leo Wilson and Bonnen), Recognizing March 6, 2025, as Galveston County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 111 (By Cain), Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2025.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 112 (By Cain), Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 2026.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 113 (By Hunter), Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Leadership Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 123 (By Cain), Commemorating the 232nd anniversary of the birth of Sam Houston.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 124 (By Cain), Commemorating the 233rd anniversary of the birth of Sam Houston.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 125 (By Johnson), Congratulating Rice University on being named to Forbes magazine's list of New Ivies.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 126 (By Longoria), Commending Gabriela Garza for designing the House District 35 ornament for the Lone Star Celebration Christmas Tree.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 128 (By Morgan), Congratulating the football team from Randle High School in Richmond on winning the UIL 5A Division 2 state championship.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 129 (By Lozano), Recognizing February 24, 2025, as Taft Housing Authority Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 132 (By K. Bell), Congratulating Tyler Wade of Terrell on winning the 2024 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Team Roping World Championship.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 136 (By Curry and Raymond), In memory of Clyde Vance Dunnam of Waco.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 137 (By Johnson), Honoring Frances "Poppy" Northcutt for her professional and civic achievements.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 138 (By Johnson), Congratulating Susan Christian on her retirement as director of the Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 139 (By Cain), Recognizing February 20, 2025, as Baytown Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 140 (By Vasut and Barry), In memory of Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 142 (By Fairly), Honoring Lanora C. Pettit for her service as principal deputy solicitor general of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 145 (By Vasut), Congratulating Patricia "Trish" Thompson on becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States of America.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 146 (By Cain), Congratulating NFL placekicker Zane Gonzalez on helping the Washington Commanders advance to the 2025 NFC Championship Game.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 147 (By Lalani), Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians Advocacy Leadership Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 148 (By Lalani), Recognizing February 2025 as American Heart Month in Texas.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 149 (By Lujan), Congratulating Maria Guzman of Hutchins Elementary School on receiving the EXCEL Award for South San Antonio ISD.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 150 (By Lujan), Congratulating Suzanne Kenoyer on her more than 30 years of dedicated service to the Judson Independent School District.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 151 (By Cain), Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Deer Park Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 152 (By Vo), Congratulating Alief Early College High School in Houston on being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 155 (By Hefner), In memory of George James Brown of Mount Pleasant.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 158 (By Cain), Recognizing March 5, 2025, as La Porte Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 164 (By Troxclair), In memory of John Russell Baker of Lago Vista.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 166 (By Curry), Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Waco Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 167 (By Martinez Fischer), Honoring Holmes High School on the occasion of the Northside ISD Council of PTAs Founders Day celebration on February 6, 2025.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 170 (By Hopper, Oliverson, Schatzline, Olcott, and Luther), In memory of Jill Glover of Double Oak.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 174 (By Cain), Congratulating Cecil V. Newton of Highlands on his 100th birthday.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 179 (By Leo Wilson), Commemorating the 2025 Bon Temps Rouler Cajun Throwdown BBQ and Crawfish Cook-Off.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 181 (By Muñoz), Congratulating Taek and Nancy Kim for their 29 years as the owners of the Pulga de Alamo.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 183 (By Darby), Congratulating David Winfield Killam of Laredo on his selection as Mr. South Texas by the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 184 (By Wu), Commemorating Bone Marrow, Blood, and Organ Donation Registry Day 2025.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 186 (By Hull, Rosenthal, and Vo), Honoring the Westlake Fire Department on its 50th anniversary.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 192 (By Lujan), Congratulating Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD on being named a Career and Technical Education District of Distinction.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 194 (By Villalobos), In memory of Robert Maurice "Bobby" Galvan Sr. of Corpus Christi.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 196 (By Kitzman), Congratulating the Austin County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team on its national championship.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 197 (By Kitzman), Congratulating the Columbus High School football team on winning the 2024 UIL Class 3A Division 1 state championship.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 199 (By Guerra), Congratulating Manuel M. Vela on his retirement as associate vice president and chief operating officer of the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 200 (By Guerra), Congratulating Amelia "Molly" Bluhm on her retirement from Tropical Texas Behavioral Health.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 201 (By Guerra), Congratulating Great Beginnings Early Childhood Center in Harlingen on receiving Texas Rising Star certification from the Texas Workforce Commission.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 202 (By Geren), Recognizing February 10 and 11, 2025, as Tarrant County Days at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 203 (By Tepper), Honoring the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for its contributions to rural health care, education, and research.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 204 (By Villalobos), In memory of Santos Saenz Alvarado of Robstown.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 205 (By C. Bell, Holt, and Metcalf), Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Montgomery County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 207 (By Harless), Congratulating Elwood "Woody" Mitchell on his retirement from the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 209 (By Little), Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Texans for Vaccine Choice.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 211 (By Johnson), Honoring the work of The Lighthouse of Houston.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 212 (By Johnson), Commending Dr. Christine Wan for her participation in the Physician of the Day Program.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 213 (By Johnson), Honoring Dr. Rashmi Rode for her participation in the Physician of the Day program at the State Capitol on February 26, 2025.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 216 (By Romero), Congratulating the Fort Worth band Latin Express on its 50th anniversary.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 219 (By Dyson), Recognizing February 26, 2025, as Orange and Maroon Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 221 (By Cain), Commemorating the 189th anniversary of the William B. Travis letter from the Alamo.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 222 (By Cain), Commemorating the 190th anniversary of the William B. Travis letter from the Alamo.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 223 (By J. Jones), Recognizing February 11, 2025, as University of Houston Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 226 (By Longoria), Recognizing Aaliyah Sarabia of Palmview for her accomplishments.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 228 (By Hernandez), Congratulating Jalen Hurts on leading the Philadelphia Eagles to the 2025 Super Bowl championship.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 230 (By V. Jones, Y. Davis, Rose, Bryant, and Garcia Hernandez), Honoring Ken Molberg for his service as a justice of the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 231 (By Garcia Hernandez), In memory of Mary Winifred Weingarth Newton.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 232 (By Morales Shaw), In memory of U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 233 (By Spiller), Recognizing February 19, 2025, as Brown County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 234 (By Spiller), Recognizing February 18, 2025, as Montague County Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 236 (By Howard), In memory of Cecile Richards, former president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 237 (By Lozano), Congratulating Annette Sánchez on being elected to the position of Zone 8 director on the National Association of Elementary School Principals Board of Directors.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 241 (By Raymond), In memory of Sergeant Roberto Manuel Castillo of the Webb County Sheriff's Office.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 242 (By Raymond), In memory of Margaret Mary Peregoy of Laredo.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 243 (By Darby), Honoring Shelley Smith on her retirement as CEO of West Texas Centers in Big Spring.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 247 (By Morales Shaw), In memory of U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 248 (By Reynolds), Recognizing March 4, 2025, as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 249 (By Hickland), Commemorating the 180th anniversary of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 250 (By Lujan), In memory of Michael V. Pullin of San Antonio.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 252 (By Hunter), Recognizing March 5, 2025, as Port Aransas Day at the State Capitol.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 253 (By Leo Wilson), In memory of John Lee Sullivan of Galveston.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

HR 254 (By Lozano), Congratulating the Portland City Council on its selection as the 2025 City Council of the Year by the Texas City Management Association.

To Local and Consent Calendars.

List No. 2

HR 9 (By C. Morales), Commemorating the 48th anniversary of the death of Joe Campos Torres of Houston.

To Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs.

HR 51 (By Raymond and Curry), Condemning the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and denouncing political violence.

To State Affairs.

HR 53 (By Dyson), Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for costs incurred under Operation Lone Star.

To Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans' Affairs.