WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HR 1502

Commending the staff of the Texas Legislative Council for its work during the 89th Legislative Session.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charlie Geren

Honors and commends the Texas Legislative Council staff for service during the 89th Texas Legislative Session; symbolic, non-binding recognition with no policy or funding effect.

Reported enrolled
#legislativecouncil #texas(v0001) #resolutions--congratulatory&honorary(i0705)
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HR 1502

Summary — H. Res. 1502 (2025): Commending the staff of the Texas Legislative Council for its work during the 89th Legislative Session

Purpose

H. Res. 1502 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution that commends and recognizes the staff of the Texas Legislative Council for their work during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create legal rights, obligations, or funding.

Key provisions

  • Expresses formal congratulations and appreciation to the Texas Legislative Council staff for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.
  • Acknowledges the professionalism and contributions of council personnel in supporting the legislative process (for example, through bill drafting, research, legal advice, and administrative support) — consistent with the typical roles of such staff — though the resolution itself is primarily laudatory rather than prescriptive.

(As a congratulatory resolution, H. Res. 1502 contains no policy directives, budgetary changes, or regulatory modifications.)

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: staff of the Texas Legislative Council (the resolution publicly recognizes and honors these employees).
  • Secondary: members of the Texas Legislature and broader public benefit from the public acknowledgement of the council’s role, though there is no direct practical or fiscal effect.

Procedural history and current status

  • Introduced in the House: February 21, 2025
  • Referred to House Committee on Financial Services: February 21, 2025
  • Filed: May 31, 2025
  • Rules suspended: June 2, 2025
  • Adopted (by the House): June 2, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: June 3, 2025

“Reported enrolled” indicates the enrolled (final) form of the resolution has been prepared following adoption. As a House resolution of a congratulatory nature, it does not require the President’s signature.

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Representative Adrian Smith
  • Cosponsors: Derek Schmidt; Mike Flood; Tracey Mann; Seth Moulton; John R. Moolenaar; Don Bacon; Marc A. Veasey
  • Companion bill: S. 645 (a Senate counterpart)

Impact and notes

  • Symbolic recognition only — no statutory, regulatory, or fiscal impacts.
  • Functions to publicly document congressional appreciation for a state legislative support body and to record that appreciation in the Congressional Record or House papers.

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

Sign in to ask a question.