Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: To Executive

HR 117 — In memory of Katherine Frances Ferruzzo of Houston.

Last action — Reported enrolled

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced August 28, 2025. It awaits signature.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HR 117 now includes a certification that confirms the bill was unanimously adopted by the House on September 2, 2025. This addition emphasizes the strong support for the bill among lawmakers, which can help strengthen its credibility and importance moving forward. The removal of some earlier draft references streamlines the document, making it clearer and easier to read.

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By:AADeAyala H.R.ANo.A117 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Katherine Frances Ferruzzo of Houston will forever cherish their memories of this vibrant and beloved young woman, who was tragically lost in the July 4, 2025, flooding in Kerr County at the age of 19;
H.R.ANo.A117 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Katherine Frances Ferruzzo of Houston will forever cherish their memories of this vibrant and beloved young woman, who was tragically lost in the July 4, 2025, flooding in Kerr County at the age of 19;
she had gained experience in the field through her involvement with the Spring Branch Independent School District APPLE program for students with 89S21151 BK-D 1 H.R.ANo.A117 autism, and she also volunteered countless hours with the Memorial Chapter of the National Charity League alongside her mother;
she had gained experience in the field through her involvement with the Spring Branch Independent School District APPLE program for students with H.R.ANo.A117 autism, and she also volunteered countless hours with the Memorial Chapter of the National Charity League alongside her mother;
DeAyala H.R.ANo.A117 ______________________________ Speaker of the HouseAAAAA I certify that H.R.
No.
117 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on September 2, 2025.
______________________________ Chief Clerk of the HouseAAA 3
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Action History

  1. Reported enrolled

  2. Adopted

  3. Laid before the House

  4. Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar

  5. Rules suspended

  6. Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

  7. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors HR 117?
HR 117 is sponsored by Mano DeAyala.
What is the current status of HR 117?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced August 28, 2025. It awaits signature.
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