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

SR 56 — In memory of Ronald Edward Dugger.

Last action — Reported enrolled

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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.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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By:AAEckhardt S.R.ANo.A56 SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Ronald Edward Dugger, who died on May 27, 2025, at the age of 95;
SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
56 In Memory of Ronald Edward Dugger WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Ronald Edward Dugger, who died on May 27, 2025, at the age of 95;
he also cofounded Alliance for Democracy and contributed articles to such major publications as The Nation, The New Yorker, and The 2025S0463-1 07/29/25 1 S.R.
he also cofounded Alliance for Democracy and contributed articles to such major publications as The Nation, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic;
ANo.A56 Atlantic;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Ronald Edward Dugger;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Ronald Edward Dugger;
and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ronnie Dugger.
and, be it further S.R.
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ANo.A56 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ronnie Dugger.
Eckhardt ________________________________ AAAAAPresident of the Senate AAAAAI hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, by a rising vote.
________________________________ AAAAASecretary of the Senate ________________________________ AAAAAAMember, Texas 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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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Not signed on (183)

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Subjects

DUGGER, RONALD EDWARD (NX1EJ) Resolutions--Memorial (I0710)
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Who sponsors SR 56?
SR 56 is sponsored by Sarah Eckhardt.
What is the current status of SR 56?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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