Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Passed Senate

SR 50 — Recognizing the Ochoa family on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the opening of their family restaurant, Palenque Grill.

Last action — Reported enrolled

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

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By:AAHinojosa of Hidalgo S.R.ANo.A50 SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Ochoa family in honor of the 20th anniversary of their family-owned restaurant, Palenque Grill;
SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
50 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Ochoa family in honor of the 20th anniversary of their family-owned restaurant, Palenque Grill;
and WHEREAS, With the help of his son, Carlos Ochoa, and the traditional family recipes from his wife, Flerida, the Ochoa family’s dream to open a full-service restaurant became a reality, and the first Palenque Grill opened in McAllen in 2005;
and WHEREAS, With the help of his son, Carlos Ochoa, and the traditional family recipes from his wife, Flerida, the Ochoa family s dream to open a full-service restaurant became a reality, and the first Palenque Grill opened in McAllen in 2005;
the restaurant has become a mainstay for Texans seeking the authentic, delicious North Pacific Mexican cuisine the Ochoa family and their restaurant group have perfected, and all who 2025S0470-2 08/20/25 1 S.R.
the restaurant has become a mainstay for Texans seeking the authentic, delicious North Pacific Mexican cuisine the Ochoa family and their restaurant group have perfected, and all who have contributed to its success are truly deserving of recognition for reaching this special milestone;
ANo.A50 have contributed to its success are truly deserving of recognition for reaching this special milestone;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Don Pancho Ochoa and the Ochoa family on their many valuable contributions to the S.R.
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Don Pancho Ochoa and the Ochoa family on their many valuable contributions to the restaurant industry in Texas and extend to all with the Palenque Restaurant group congratulations on Palenque Grill’s 20th anniversary and best wishes for continued success in the future;
ANo.A50 restaurant industry in Texas and extend to all with the Palenque Restaurant group congratulations on Palenque Grill’s 20th anniversary and best wishes for continued success in the future;
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Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Blanco, Gutierrez Hinojosa of Nueces, Zaffirini AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA______________________________ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMember, Texas Senate ______________________________ ______________________________ AAAAAAMember, Texas SenateAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMember, Texas Senate ______________________________ ______________________________ AAAAAAMember, Texas SenateAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMember, Texas Senate ______________________________ AAAAPresident of the Senate AAAAAAI hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025.
______________________________ AAAASecretary of the Senate 2
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Action History

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  3. Read & adopted

  4. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 50?
SR 50 is sponsored by Judith Zaffirini, Adam Hinojosa, Roland Gutierrez, César Blanco, and Juan Hinojosa.
What is the current status of SR 50?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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