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

HR 156 — In memory of John, Julia, Jack, and James Burgess of Liberty.

Last action — Reported enrolled

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

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced September 02, 2025. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • 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

9 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of Bill HR 156, the names of the sponsors and some procedural text were removed, while a certification that the bill was unanimously adopted by the House was added. This change clarifies the legislative process and indicates strong support for the bill, which can enhance its credibility and encourage further action. This matters because it shows that the bill has broad backing, which might help it move through the legislative process more smoothly.

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By:AACurry H.R.ANo.A156 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The tragic loss of John Louis Burgess IV, Julia Walsh Anderson Burgess, John Louis Burgess V, and James Littleton Burgess on July 4, 2025, during the Hill Country floods has profoundly saddened their family and their many friends and neighbors in the Liberty community;
H.R.ANo.A156 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The tragic loss of John Louis Burgess IV, Julia Walsh Anderson Burgess, John Louis Burgess V, and James Littleton Burgess on July 4, 2025, during the Hill Country floods has profoundly saddened their family and their many friends and neighbors in the Liberty community;
and 89S21366 EME-D 1 H.R.ANo.A156 WHEREAS, Julia Burgess was born in Roswell, New Mexico, on October 3, 1985, to Donna Soper and William Covert Anderson;
and H.R.ANo.A156 WHEREAS, Julia Burgess was born in Roswell, New Mexico, on October 3, 1985, to Donna Soper and William Covert Anderson;
Curry H.R.ANo.A156 ______________________________ Speaker of the HouseAAAAA I certify that H.R.
No.
156 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on September 3, 2025.
______________________________ Chief Clerk of the HouseAAA 4
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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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 156?
HR 156 is sponsored by Pat Curry.
What is the current status of HR 156?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced September 02, 2025. It awaits signature.
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