Bill

HR 1513

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Texas Legislative Council.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charlie Geren

H.R. 1513 ceremonial recognizes the Texas Legislative Council’s 75th anniversary, honoring its history and staff without creating legal rights or fiscal impact.

Reported enrolled

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Bill Summary · HR 1513

Summary — H. Res. 1513

Title: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Texas Legislative Council
Bill Number: H.R. 1513
Classification: Resolution (Congratulatory & Honorary)
Introduced: February 21, 2025
Status: Reported enrolled (adopted by the House)

Purpose and Intent

H.R. 1513 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of the Texas Legislative Council. The resolution’s intent is to recognize the Council’s history, contributions, and service to the Texas Legislature and to commemorate this institutional milestone. As a House resolution of congratulations/recognition, it is symbolic and non‑binding.

Key Provisions

Officially commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Texas Legislative Council.
Likely includes “whereas” findings (typical in such resolutions) that describe the Council’s founding date, mission, accomplishments, and service to lawmakers—though the full text is not reproduced here.
Expresses appreciation and recognition of the Council’s staff and leadership for their contributions to legislative research, drafting, and support services.
Does not create legal rights, change statutes, or authorize expenditures (resolutions of this type are typically purely honorary).

Who Is Affected

Primary subjects: the Texas Legislative Council (its members, staff, and affiliated legislative bodies).
Secondary effects: Members of the Texas Legislature and the broader Texas public who may receive increased public recognition of the Council’s role.
No regulatory, funding, or administrative impacts on federal law or agencies.

Legislative Procedural History (selected)

2025-02-21: Introduced in the House; referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and additionally to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (for provisions within their jurisdiction); further referred to Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2025-05-31: Filed.
2025-06-01: Rules suspended; adopted by the House; reported enrolled.
Companion bill in the Senate: S. 651.

Impact Summary

H.R. 1513 is a ceremonial recognition of an institutional anniversary. It carries symbolic value—honoring past service, raising public awareness, and boosting institutional morale—but imposes no legal obligations, fiscal effects, or policy changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.