88th Legislature 4th Special SessionSpecial

Congratulating John C. Owens of Lubbock on being named a Distinguished Alumni by the Texas Tech Alumni Association.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Recognizing The University of Texas Permian Basin football team for winning the 2023 Lone Star Conference championship.

Sponsor: Kevin Sparks

Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.

Sponsor: Joan Huffman

In memory of Winifred Yates Waller.

Sponsor: Phil King

Congratulating Jerod Foster on being named a Distinguished Alumni by the Texas Tech Alumni Association.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

In memory of James Ratliff "Jay" Hurt Jr.

Sponsor: Kevin Sparks

Paying tribute to Terry Williamson on the occasion of his posthumous induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Recognizing the 2024 Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation BBQ Cook-Off.

Sponsor: Kevin Sparks

Congratulating John Billingsley of Dallas on being named a Distinguished Alumni by the Texas Tech Alumni Association.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

In memory of Trinidad "Trini" Perales Garza of Dallas.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

In memory of U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) Ralph Hockley of Dallas.

Sponsor: Julie Johnson

Congratulating the Arlington Fire Department on the grand opening of Fire Station 1.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

Congratulating Argyle Liberty Christian Volleyball team on winning the state championship for TAPPS 5A.

Sponsor: Richard Hayes

In memory of Dr. Celia Arellano Gentry of San Benito.

Sponsor: Janie Lopez

Congratulating the Liberty Christian School football team on winning the 2023 TAPPS Division II state championship.

Sponsor: Kronda Thimesch

In memory of Mitchell Ryan Payne.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Commemorating the ninth annual Chupacabra BBQ Throwdown in Eagle Pass.

Sponsor: Eddie Morales

In memory of Mary Lou Schanen of Robstown.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Commending Terra Willett for her service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Kyle Kacal.

Sponsor: Kyle Kacal

Congratulating Bishop Mark D. Kirkland of Greater Saint Mark Ministries on his 50th anniversary in the ministry.

Sponsor: Nicole Collier

Recognizing Samuel Garcia for his inclusion on the Forbes magazine 30 Under 30 list.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Congratulating Fran Laukaitis on her retirement as president of Methodist Charlton Medical Center.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

Congratulating Tom Banning on his receipt of the 2023 Primary Care Champion Award from the Texas Primary Care Consortium.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

In memory of David Gray Hall.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

In memory of Robert Lake Tumberlinson of San Benito.

Sponsor: Janie Lopez

In memory of Alice Jane Boulter Littlejohn.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Recognizing the Albanian American Cultural Center for their contributions to the State.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Recognizing John Ben Sutter on the occasion of his retirement.

Sponsor: Royce West

Congratulating Matthew Wright on winning the unified division title at the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Congratulating Jack Martin on his induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

In memory of Juan C. Venecia of La Victoria.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Congratulating the city of Borger on its receipt of the 2023 Texas Planning Award for Community of the Year from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on being recognized by U.S. News and World Report, Washington Monthly, and DegreeChoices.com.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Congratulating Justin Hobbs on attaining the rank of sergeant with the Flower Mound Police Department.

Sponsor: Ben Bumgarner

Congratulating the Northside Lions of Conroe on winning the 2023 American Homeschool Football Championship.

Sponsor: Steve Toth

Congratulating Dr. Cheryl Sparks on her 70th birthday and commending her for her service as president of Howard College.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

Congratulating Christian Torres on receiving the 2023 Entrepreneurship Award from the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Lex Frieden Employment Awards program.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Relating to requirements for trial in the contest of an election on a proposed constitutional amendment.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating Jennifer East of Riceland Healthcare on her selection as the 2023 Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Southeast Texas Nurse Practitioners.

Sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson

In memory of Joyce W. Dorrycott.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Congratulating The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on receiving the Large Employer Award from the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

In memory of Rodrigo Garza Ramon Sr. of Robstown.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Congratulating the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD KTRI Student Reporter Program on receiving a Student Multimedia Spotlight Award from Dave Campbell's Texan Live and VCRNOW.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Congratulating Karla Garcia on being named the 2023 Ambassador of the Year by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

In memory of William Henderson Bowlin.

Sponsor: Matthew Shaheen

Congratulating the Valley Association for Independent Living on receiving the 2023 Martha Arbuckle Award from the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Lex Frieden Awards program.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Congratulating Augustin Rivera Jr. on receiving the 2023 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award from the South Texas Council Boy Scouts of America.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Congratulating the Tomball Christian Warriors on winning the 2023 National Homeschool Football Association Division 1 championship.

Sponsor: Tom Oliverson

Congratulating the Panhandle High School band on its third-place finish at the 2023 UIL 2A State Marching Band Contest.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Dr. Walter Wornardt and Ruth Wornardt on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Sponsor: Terry Wilson

In memory of civil rights activist Janice Elaine Winkley Gore of Dallas.

Sponsor: Venton Jones

Congratulating Dr. Lidia Fonseca on receiving the 2023 Governor's Trophy from the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Lex Frieden Employment Awards program.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Congratulating Sabrina Walker Hernandez on being named the 2023 Woman of the Year by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Congratulating Raul Liendo on his 69th birthday.

Sponsor: Victoria Neave Criado

Congratulating Judge Omar Maldonado on his receipt of the 2023 Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Congratulating Dr. Walter Wornardt and Ruth Wornardt of Houston on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Sponsor: Terry Wilson

Affirming Texas' support for life and encouraging the U.S. President and Congress to facilitate the end of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Sponsor: Suleman Lalani

Requesting the creation of a joint interim committee to study deficiencies in the State of Texas systems for protecting wards under state-supervised guardianships.

Sponsor: Morgan LaMantia

Congratulating Dick Sivalls on his receipt of the 2023 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Scouts BSA Buffalo Trail Council.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Congratulating the Carver Center in Midland ISD on its selection as the top charter elementary school in Texas for 2023 by U.S. News and World Report.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Recognizing Louise Stefan for 60 years of service to Hastings Humans.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Recognizing Randy MacNaughton for his service to his community.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving tampering with a state-owned barrier or part of a barrier used to prevent travel across the international border of this state.

Sponsor: Bob Hall

In memory of Laura Lewis.

Sponsor: Charles Perry

Recognizing Jose Victor Baldovinos for his work as environmental health director for the City of South Padre Island.

Sponsor: Morgan LaMantia

Recognizing Robert L. Alexander on the occasion of his 65th birthday.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Recognizing South Texas College on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

In memory of Suzanne Linbeck Reynolds.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Recognizing Joseph Jackson on his elevation to the office of Auxiliary Bishop in the Church of God in Christ, International.

Sponsor: Royce West

In memory of C. Garth Cline.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Recognizing the Cameron Lions Club on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Sponsor: Charles Schwertner

Recognizing Falls City, Francisco Farias, and Roel A. & Celia R. Saenz Elementary Schools and Hector J. Garcia Early College High School for their selection as National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

In memory of Doris Jane Sheridan.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Recognizing the Carthage High School football team for winning a state championship.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

In memory of Javier Garza.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Recognizing Hill-Bert's Burgers on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Recognizing the Leander Independent School District for being named the College Board Advanced Placement Large District of the Year.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

In memory of Robert Lee Moody Sr.

Sponsor: Mayes Middleton

Recognizing Byrne Construction Services on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Sponsor: Kelly Hancock

Recognizing DeMetris Sampson for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Sponsor: Royce West

Recognizing Patti and Don Johnson for their service to Senate District 25.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Recognizing Debra Bourgeois for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Sponsor: Royce West

Recognizing November 20, 2023, as Adoption Day in Hays, Caldwell, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Recognizing the Korean American Medical Association of Texas for its contributions to the state.

Sponsor: John Whitmire

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

Sponsor: Ken King

In memory of Joseph Claude Martin III.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Recognizing Joyce Ratcliff for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Sponsor: Royce West

Recognizing Mae Ping Wong on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

Sponsor: John Whitmire

Urging Governor Greg Abbott to utilize all available means to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza.

Sponsor: Salman Bhojani

Honoring Richard Milburn Academy in Killeen on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

Sponsor: Brad Buckley

Congratulating Mark Thomas on his retirement as president and CEO of the Taylor Economic Development Corporation.

Sponsor: Caroline Harris Davila

In memory of the Reverend Bryan Dunagan of Dallas.

Sponsor: Morgan Meyer

Honoring Dr. Manuel Flores and Adan Chavez for their achievements as radio broadcasters.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Honoring Senior Access on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Sponsor: Caroline Harris Davila

Congratulating Cinco Ranch High School on receiving the inaugural Katy Cup Champions award.

Sponsor: Jacey Jetton

Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.

Sponsor: Jacey Jetton

Commemorating the grand opening of the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Lone Star College-University Park.

Sponsor: Sam Harless

In memory of Patricia Ann Phillips Johnson.

Sponsor: John Lujan

Commending Andrew Paumen for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

Commemorating the dedication of the Argyle ISD administration building honoring Dr. Telena Wright.

Sponsor: Kronda Thimesch

Honoring Kyle Park for his contributions to Texas music.

Sponsor: Dewayne Burns

Congratulating Harker Heights High School athletic trainer Andy Wilson on his retirement from Killeen ISD.

Sponsor: Brad Buckley

Honoring La Sociedad Mutualista de Cuauhtémoc in San Marcos.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

Commemorating Ralph Gonzales Day in San Marcos.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to prohibit the movement of people through the municipality or county.

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

Sponsor: Brad Buckley

Congratulating Dr. Bill Coppola on his retirement as president of Tarrant County College Southeast Campus.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

Commemorating the 2023 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest hosted by the Calaboose African American History Museum.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

Congratulating Anna Temple on taking part in the 2023 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

In memory of Brent Dorman of Centerville.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of the Honorable Lee J. Rountree of Bryan.

Sponsor: Mike Schofield

Honoring the members of The Texas Trio for their contributions to Texas music and culture.

Sponsor: Dewayne Burns

Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.

Sponsor: Dennis Paul

Recognizing the International Trade Center Community Empowerment Organization on the occasion of its 21st anniversary.

Sponsor: John Whitmire

Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the creation of the Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 27; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system; making an appropriation.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the separation of federal elections from state and local elections, and to related practices and procedures.

Sponsor: Mike Schofield

Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools.

Sponsor: Charles Cunningham

Relating to the minimum number of instructional days provided by public schools.

Sponsor: Charles Cunningham

Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium owners' associations.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to confirmation of a voter's residence by a voter registrar.

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

Relating to the recovery by this state from the federal government of certain border security expenditures.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.

Sponsor: Janie Lopez

Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.

Sponsor: Jacey Jetton

Relating to transportation of students entitled to a public education grant.

Sponsor: Penny Morales Shaw

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Recognizing Carter Bostic for winning first place at the National FFA Convention and Expo.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Recognizing Enrique Montalvo for winning fourth place at the National FFA Convention and Expo.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Relating to honesty in state taxation.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to the period of appointment of a board of managers of a school district.

Sponsor: Penny Morales Shaw

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for making a false report of a bomb threat involving certain locations.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Recognizing Val LaMantia on the occasion of her induction into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Recognizing the Burnet High School FFA team for winning a national championship.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing requirements for the exercise of the power of impeachment by the House of Representatives and providing that officers against whom articles of impeachment are preferred receive pay during the pendency of impeachment proceedings.

Sponsor: Travis Clardy

Recognizing Jackson Drozd for winning second place at the National FFA Convention and Expo.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Relating to the persons authorized or appointed to exercise the power of sale under the terms of a contract lien on real property.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Relating to a bonus payment for certain public school employees and to the public school finance system.

Sponsor: Gina Hinojosa

Relating to increasing the expenditure requirement for the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Urging Congress to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict in the Middle East.

Sponsor: Penny Morales Shaw

Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.

Sponsor: Janie Lopez

Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.

Sponsor: Janie Lopez

Relating to a credit for prepayment of the amount required to be paid by a school district for the purchase of attendance credit under the public school finance system.

Sponsor: Morgan Meyer

Relating to the period for which an applicant for admission as an undergraduate student to a public institution of higher education is entitled to an academic fresh start.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of a substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Relating to the establishment of the Texas border enforcement coordination program; making appropriations.

Sponsor: Janie Lopez

Relating to the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.

Sponsor: Ron Reynolds

In memory of Hector Hugo Gutierrez.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Relating to the consideration of distinction designations in the assignment of district and campus performance ratings under the public school accountability system.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Recognizing Nedra S. Kinerk for her service to the people of McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Relating to the career and technology education allotment under the Foundation School Program.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to air conditioning requirements at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to the definition of firearm for purposes of certain criminal offenses.

Sponsor: Frederick Frazier

Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Tom Oliverson

Relating to the establishment of a parental empowerment program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.

Sponsor: Briscoe Cain

Relating to the eligibility of certain children of classroom teachers for enrollment in a free prekindergarten program.

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Briscoe Cain

Relating to designating the second Saturday in October as Hospice and Palliative Care Day.

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.

Sponsor: Ron Reynolds

Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.

Sponsor: Steve Toth

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.

Sponsor: Ron Reynolds

Relating to an employee's right to privacy of personal health information; providing a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Steve Toth

Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from insurance premium taxes.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to a determination of a school district's assets to liabilities ratio under the public school financial accountability rating system.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to the combination of certain election precincts.

Sponsor: David Cook

Relating to county requirements for the creation of a special district located in the county.

Sponsor: Keith Bell

Relating to the designation of the portion of State Highway 249 in Montgomery County as the Paul P. Mendes Memorial Parkway.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to required disclosure of an individual's vaccination status.

Sponsor: Carrie Isaac

Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace.

Sponsor: Ron Reynolds

Designating April as Promise Month for a 10-year period ending in 2033.

Sponsor: Carrie Isaac

Relating to designating July as American Pride Month.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and a biennial study on providing additional adjustments based on the effects of increased inflation.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to implementation of an express lane option for determining eligibility and enrolling certain individuals in Medicaid or the child health plan program.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to a paid parental leave policy at public schools and an allotment under the Foundation School Program for the cost of providing paid parental leave under that policy.

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Relating to parental consent for certain activities engaged in by a school district employee or contractor with respect to the parent’s child.

Sponsor: Valoree Swanson

Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Cody Vasut

Relating to the creation of the Honey Creek Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.

Sponsor: Frederick Frazier

Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating gas appliance, vehicle, and tool usage within the State of Texas.

Sponsor: Steve Toth

Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Sponsor: Brian Harrison

Relating to the small and mid-sized district allotment under the public school finance system.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a Department of Public Safety office in Liberty County.

Sponsor: Steve Toth

Relating to the development and implementation of the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals; imposing penalties.

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Relating to the authority to suspend entry into this state of certain persons.

Sponsor: Brian Harrison

Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.

Sponsor: Carrie Isaac

Relating to public school selection of an alternative assessment instrument in place of state-administered assessment instruments.

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Relating to a public school classroom safety review and referral program for students who engage in violent criminal conduct; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Steve Toth

Relating to verification of citizenship or legal residency for purposes of certain contracts for or concerning the purchase of residential real property located in platted subdivisions; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to establishing the safety protection grant program under which the parent of a student whose safety is in jeopardy may elect to transfer the student to another public school campus or receive funding for the student to attend private school.

Sponsor: Carrie Isaac

In memory of James Ratliff "Jay" Hurt Jr.

In memory of former state representative Walter David Counts Jr. of Knox City.

Congratulating Terri McColloch on her induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends.

Congratulating Fred Underwood on being named a Distinguished Alumni by the Texas Tech Alumni Association.

Congratulating former Midland High School baseball coach Barry Russell on his induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends.

Congratulating Jesse Benavidez on his induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends.

In memory of Winifred Yates Waller.

Paying tribute to Terry Williamson on the occasion of his posthumous induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends.

Recognizing the 2024 Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation BBQ Cook-Off.

In memory of Gregory Raymond Byrne.

Congratulating Ernestine Lawson on her 100th birthday.

Honoring Charles W. Zahn Jr. for his service as chair of the Port of Corpus Christi Commission.

Congratulating endurance horseback rider Haley Moquin of Spring on placing sixth and receiving the Haggin Cup in the 2023 Tevis Cup Ride.

Congratulating Anderson Boyd Lampkin and Dorothy Mae Lampkin of Fort Worth on their 70th wedding anniversary.

In memory of Judith Morrow Boyd Hirschfeld of San Angelo.

Recognizing Ray Wilson on the occasion of his retirement.

In memory of Monica M. Kenney of Cedar Hill.

Honoring Lori Walker for her 10 years of service as president of the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce.

Recognizing the first Saturday after Veterans Day as Texas Memorial Illumination Day.

Congratulating the Montgomery County Farm Bureau on receiving the 2023 Golden Buckle Award from the Texas Farm Bureau.

Congratulating Fran Laukaitis on her retirement as president of Methodist Charlton Medical Center.

Congratulating the city of Borger on its receipt of the 2023 Texas Planning Award for Community of the Year from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Congratulating The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on being recognized by U.S. News and World Report, Washington Monthly, and DegreeChoices.com.

Congratulating Justin Hobbs on attaining the rank of sergeant with the Flower Mound Police Department.

Congratulating the Northside Lions of Conroe on winning the 2023 American Homeschool Football Championship.

Congratulating Dr. Cheryl Sparks on her 70th birthday and commending her for her service as president of Howard College.

In memory of Joyce W. Dorrycott.

In memory of David Gray Hall.

In memory of Troy Peterson Bacon II.

In memory of Wylie O. Webb of San Angelo.

Recognizing Robert Vasquez for his service to our country and state.

Recognizing Pamela Anglin for her service as president of Paris Junior College.

In memory of the life of Jerry Wayne Wallace.

Congratulating endurance horseback rider Kim Moquin of Spring on placing seventh in the 2023 Tevis Cup Ride.

In memory of Mary Lou Garcia of San Benito.

Congratulating Christian Torres on receiving the 2023 Entrepreneurship Award from the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Lex Frieden Employment Awards program.

In memory of former Lubbock firefighter Matthew Dawson.

In memory of Amalia S. Rivera of La Grulla.

Congratulating the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Early College High School Mighty Bear Band on winning first place at the 2023 UIL 6A Area G Marching Band Contest and advancing to the state competition.

Recognizing Eddie Lucio Jr. for receiving the Defender of Life Award.

Congratulating the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD KTRI Student Reporter Program on receiving a Student Multimedia Spotlight Award from Dave Campbell's Texan Live and VCRNOW.

Congratulating Karla Garcia on being named the 2023 Ambassador of the Year by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.

In memory of William Henderson Bowlin.

Congratulating the Valley Association for Independent Living on receiving the 2023 Martha Arbuckle Award from the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Lex Frieden Awards program.

Congratulating Augustin Rivera Jr. on receiving the 2023 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award from the South Texas Council Boy Scouts of America.

Congratulating the Tomball Christian Warriors on winning the 2023 National Homeschool Football Association Division 1 championship.

Congratulating the Panhandle High School band on its third-place finish at the 2023 UIL 2A State Marching Band Contest.

Congratulating Dr. Walter Wornardt and Ruth Wornardt on their 60th wedding anniversary.

In memory of civil rights activist Janice Elaine Winkley Gore of Dallas.

Congratulating Dr. Lidia Fonseca on receiving the 2023 Governor's Trophy from the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities Lex Frieden Employment Awards program.

Congratulating Sabrina Walker Hernandez on being named the 2023 Woman of the Year by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.

Congratulating Raul Liendo on his 69th birthday.

Congratulating Judge Omar Maldonado on his receipt of the 2023 Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award.

Congratulating Dr. Walter Wornardt and Ruth Wornardt of Houston on their 60th wedding anniversary.

Recognizing Hastings Humans on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Recognizing Randy MacNaughton for his service to his community.

In memory of Jesus Adalberto Lucio.

Recognizing Jessyn Rebecca Ramos on the occasion of her quinceañera.

Recognizing Jose Victor Baldovinos for his work as environmental health director for the City of South Padre Island.

Recognizing the Cameron Lions Club on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

In memory of Suzanne Linbeck Reynolds.

Recognizing Children and Family Institute on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

Recognizing Alejandra Llanos for being named the National Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Recognizing Elizabeth Noel Harwerth for her appointment to the Order of the British Empire.

In memory of Bill W. Harper.

Recognizing Hill-Bert's Burgers on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

In memory of Javier Garza.

Recognizing Gina E. Gallegos on the occasion of her retirement.

Recognizing Robert L. Alexander on the occasion of his 65th birthday.

Recognizing Joseph Jackson on his elevation to the office of Auxiliary Bishop in the Church of God in Christ, International.

Recognizing Mark Majek on the occasion of his retirement.

In memory of John Hamshire Williams.

Recognizing Byrne Construction Services on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Recognizing the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series.

In memory of Barbara Ruth Boone.

Recognizing the San Antonio Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Recognizing participants of the Larry Turner Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.

Recognizing Joyce Ratcliff for 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Recognizing November 20, 2023, as Adoption Day in Hays, Caldwell, Comal, and Guadalupe Counties.

Recognizing Patti and Don Johnson for their service to Senate District 25.

Honoring Richard Milburn Academy in Killeen on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

Congratulating Cinco Ranch High School on receiving the inaugural Katy Cup Champions award.

Commemorating the grand opening of the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Lone Star College-University Park.

Commemorating the dedication of the Argyle ISD administration building honoring Dr. Telena Wright.

In memory of Leslie Paul Boone.

Commemorating Ralph Gonzales Day in San Marcos.

Congratulating the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 World Series.

Honoring Dr. Manuel Flores and Adan Chavez for their achievements as radio broadcasters.

Honoring Georgan Reitmeier for her service on the Klein ISD Board of Trustees.

Honoring La Sociedad Mutualista de Cuauhtémoc in San Marcos.

Congratulating Mark Thomas on his retirement as president and CEO of the Taylor Economic Development Corporation.

In memory of Robert Lake Tumberlinson of San Benito.

Commemorating the 2023 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest hosted by the Calaboose African American History Museum.

In memory of Brent Dorman of Centerville.

In memory of Patricia Ann Phillips Johnson.

In memory of Mary Elisa Espinoza.

In memory of the Reverend Bryan Dunagan of Dallas.

Congratulating Bertha M. Dorian of Houston on her 90th birthday.

Congratulating Dr. Bill Coppola on his retirement as president of Tarrant County College Southeast Campus.

Commending Ben Lai for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

Congratulating Anna Temple on taking part in the 2023 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

Recognizing June 6 and 7, 2024, as Eternal Heroes Memorial Days.

Recognizing Robert A. Williams Jr. for receiving the Sword of the Spirit.

Recognizing the Burnet High School FFA team for winning a national championship.

Recognizing Vega Junior High School for receiving a National Blue Ribbon Schools award.

Recognizing Carter Bostic for winning first place at the National FFA Convention and Expo.

Recognizing Elizabeth Suarez for her induction into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.

Recognizing Enrique Montalvo for winning fourth place at the National FFA Convention and Expo.

Recognizing James Baylor for his service with the United States Army.

Recognizing Augustin Rivera Jr. for receiving the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award from the South Texas Council of Boy Scouts of America.