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

SR 8 — In memory of James F. Arens.

Last action — Reported enrolled

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    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.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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By:AAKolkhorst S.R.ANo.A8 SENATE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life and legacy of James F.
SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
8 In Memory of James F.
Arens WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life and legacy of James F.
his outstanding 2025S0481-1 08/14/25 1 S.R.ANo.A8 contributions to the field of anesthesiology and the education of hundreds of aspiring residents were recognized with many accolades and Distinguished Service Awards from esteemed national organizations;
his outstanding contributions to the field of anesthesiology and the education of hundreds of aspiring residents were recognized with many accolades and Distinguished Service Awards from esteemed national organizations;
and WHEREAS, James Arens leaves behind a legacy defined by professional excellence and a deep commitment to serving others, and his memory will long be a source of inspiration to the countless students, colleagues, patients, friends, and loved ones whose lives he touched;
and WHEREAS, James Arens leaves behind a legacy defined by professional excellence and a deep commitment to serving others, and his memory will long be a source of inspiration to the S.R.ANo.A8 countless students, colleagues, patients, friends, and loved ones whose lives he touched;
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 2025S0481-1 08/14/25 2 S.R.ANo.A8 Senate and that when the Senate adjourns on this day, it do so in memory of James Arens.
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 on this day, it do so in memory of James Arens.
2025S0481-1 08/14/25 3
Kolkhorst ________________________________ 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

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

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 8?
SR 8 is sponsored by Lois Kolkhorst.
What is the current status of SR 8?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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