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

SR 31 — In memory of Charles Glen Patton of New Boston.

Last action — Reported enrolled

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    Introduced
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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 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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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

55 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Senate Resolution No. 31 added a tribute to Charles Patton, highlighting his life and contributions in more detail. Specifically, it included additional personal and professional information about his background, family, and the positive impact he had as a mathematics teacher and community member. These changes matter because they provide a fuller picture of Mr. Patton's life and legacy, honoring his memory more comprehensively for those who knew and admired him.

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By:AAHughes S.R.ANo.A31 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 Charles Glen Patton of New Boston on July 31, 2025, at the age of 78;
SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
31 In Memory of Charles Patton WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close with the passing of Charles Glen Patton of New Boston on July 31, 2025, at the age of 78;
he graduated as valedictorian of New Boston High School and went on to attend Texarkana College before earning his master’ s degree from East Texas State University;
he graduated as valedictorian of New Boston High School and went on to attend Texarkana College before earning his master’s degree from East Texas State University;
and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr.
and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr.APatton enjoyed the love and support of his wife of 48 years, Janet Patton;
APatton enjoyed the love and support of his wife of 48 years, Janet Patton;
now, therefore, be it 89S20546 KRT-D 1 S.R.ANo.A31 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charles Glen Patton and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
now, therefore, be it S.R.
ANo.A31 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charles Glen Patton and extend sincere condolences 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 Charles Patton.
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 Charles Patton.
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

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  3. Read & adopted

  4. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Not signed on (183)

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Who sponsors SR 31?
SR 31 is sponsored by Bryan Hughes.
What is the current status of SR 31?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced August 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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