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

SR 17 — In memory of Matthew Thomas Young of Lindale.

Last action — Reported enrolled

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

58 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Resolution 17 includes a tribute to Matthew Young by incorporating additional details about his personal life and career. Notably, it expands on his educational background, professional achievements, and family life, making the resolution more comprehensive and personal. These changes matter because they provide a fuller picture of Mr. Young's contributions to his community and the impact he had on those around him, honoring his memory in a meaningful way.

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By:AAHughes S.R.ANo.A17 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Matthew Thomas Young of Lindale, who passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 49;
SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
17 In Memory of Matthew Young WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Matthew Thomas Young of Lindale, who passed away on JanuaryA5,A2025, at the age of 49;
he went on to receive a bachelor ’s degree in kinesiology from The University of Texas at Austin;
he went on to receive a bachelor ’ s degree in kinesiology from The University of Texas at Austin;
and WHEREAS, In 2001, Mr.
and WHEREAS, In 2001, Mr.AYoung married the former Jamie McGraw;
AYoung married the former Jamie McGraw;
a man of faith, Mr.
a man of faith, Mr.AYoung was a devoted congregant of First United Methodist Church in Mt.
AYoung was a devoted congregant of First United Methodist Church in Mt.
and 89S20480 EME-D 1 S.R.ANo.A17 WHEREAS, While Matt Young will be deeply missed, his contributions as an educator, a family man, and a valued member of his community will long be treasured by all those who had the good fortune to know him;
and S.R.
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Matthew Thomas Young and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
ANo.A17 WHEREAS, While Matt Young will be deeply missed, his contributions as an educator, a family man, and a valued member of his community will long be treasured by all those who had the good fortune to know him;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Matthew Thomas Young and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:
and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Matt Young.
and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Matt Young.
Hughes ________________________________ 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

  1. Reported enrolled

  2. Vote recorded in Journal

  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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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors SR 17?
SR 17 is sponsored by Bryan Hughes.
What is the current status of SR 17?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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