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

SR 12 — In memory of George Wayne Hines of Sulphur Springs.

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 19, 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:AAHughes S.R.ANo.A12 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of George Wayne Hines of Sulphur Springs on MarchA7, 2025, at the age of 85;
SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
12 In Memory of George Hines WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of George Wayne Hines of Sulphur Springs on MarchA7, 2025, at the age of 85;
and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr.
and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr.AHines enjoyed the love and support of his wife, the former Lou Ann Burkhart, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage of more than three and a half decades;
AHines enjoyed the love and support of his wife, the former Lou Ann Burkhart, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage of more than three and a half decades;
and 89S20451 EME-D 1 S.R.ANo.A12 WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his community, George Hines earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were privileged to know him;
and WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his community, George Hines earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who were privileged to know him;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Wayne Hines and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family:
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Wayne Hines and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family:
to his great-grandchildren, Eisley, Finn, and Lyncoln Rose Henderson, Maddox, Addilyn, and Jaxsyn Francis, Owen Davison, Michael Watkins AJr., and Makaylah Watkins;
to his great-grandchildren, Eisley, Finn, and Lyncoln Rose Henderson, Maddox, Addilyn, and Jaxsyn Francis, Owen Davison, Michael WatkinsAJr., and Makaylah Watkins;
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 George Hines.
and, be it further S.R.
ANo.A12 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 George Hines.
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

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  3. Read & adopted

  4. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

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Who sponsors SR 12?
SR 12 is sponsored by Bryan Hughes.
What is the current status of SR 12?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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