88th Legislature 3rd Special SessionSpecial

Congratulating Jim and Sandy Hall on receiving the 2023 Sam Houston Award from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

In memory of James C. "Jim" Henry of Midland.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Congratulating Lorraine and Ray Perryman on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Congratulating Linda J. Cowden of Midland on receiving the 2023 Excellence in Governing Board Leadership Award.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Congratulating Colton Coates on receiving a Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Honoring Elwood Freeman of Lamesa National Bank for his more than 75 years of service in the banking industry.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Congratulating Glenn Rogers on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Congratulating Myndi Easter on receiving the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

Congratulating Endeavor Energy Resources on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Business Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Sponsor: Tom Craddick

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

Sponsor: Mayes Middleton

Commending Ricardo Puentes of San Elizario High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Commending Javen Hernandez of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Commending Erick Alvidrez of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Commending Andres Lopez of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Honoring Raul Villalobos for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

In memory of Tammy Lin Hill of Euless.

Sponsor: Venton Jones

Commending Stephanie Briones of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Bob Hall

Honoring Rafaela Fay Lozano Brown for her contributions to the Warren Perryman Foundation for Native American Research.

Sponsor: Eddie Morales

Recognizing October 24, 2023, as Camp Charlie Day.

Sponsor: Eddie Morales

Commending Edgar Alvarado of Clint ISD Early College Academy for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Commending Aileen Olivares of Clint ISD Early College Academy for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Commending Natalie Orozco of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Honoring Bob Mabee for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Congratulating Logan Legg on winning state champion honors in the 600-yard competition at the 2023 Texas State Rifle Association Mid-Range Prone Championship.

Sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson

Honoring the Reverend Allen Gene Madison II of DeSoto for his achievements.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

In memory of Joseph Claude Martin III of Laredo.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Commending Kayley Murphey of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Congratulating Alejandra Llanos of McAllen on being named the 2023 National Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Sponsor: Robert Guerra

Recognizing Sunset Elementary School for receiving a National Blue Ribbon Award.

Sponsor: Kevin Sparks

Recognizing Washington Irving Dual Language Academy on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Commending Michelle Sotelo of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Commemorating the 2024 WBCA Red, White and BBQ cook-off in Laredo.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Commending Janezka Sandoval of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Commending Aleily Hernandez of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Commending Arturo Barraza of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

In memory of Dwayne Thomas Stenson of Houston.

Sponsor: Sam Harless

Recognizing Sidney Lanier High School on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Recognizing Duane McGhghy for his service to his country.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Recognizing Nathaniel Hawthorne Academy on the occasion on its 100th anniversary.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Commending Constitize Remijio of Clint ISD Early College Academy for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Commending Steven Soto of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

In memory of John Norman Wright Petry of Carrizo Springs.

Sponsor: Eddie Morales

Congratulating the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 World Series.

Sponsor: Tony Tinderholt

Recognizing Michael J. Scarpello on the occasion of his retirement.

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Recognizing Guadalupe Valley Young Marines for their many contributions to young people in Texas.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

In memory of Walker Eugene Hunt.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees.

Sponsor: Morgan LaMantia

In memory of William Murphey Black Sr. of Ozona.

Sponsor: Andrew Murr

In memory of Jean Jacoby of Junction.

Sponsor: Andrew Murr

Congratulating Christy Lansford on her receipt of the Achievement in Service Award from the Texas Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Congratulating Gumercindo Zambrano of La Grulla on his 100th birthday.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Recognizing IDEA Achieve Academy and College Prep in Haltom City for being honored at the America's Healthiest Schools Leaders Summit.

Sponsor: Stephanie Klick

Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.

Sponsor: Mayes Middleton

Congratulating the Marcus High School boys' water polo team on winning the 2023 UIL 6A state championship.

Sponsor: Kronda Thimesch

Honoring Cynthia Mendoza for her military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Congratulating U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Lt. Col. George C. Carruthers of San Marcos on his 100th birthday.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

In memory of renowned sports photographer James T. "Brad" Bradley.

Sponsor: Morgan Meyer

Congratulating Corando R. Trevino on his 48th anniversary as the owner of Modern Pharmacy in Robstown.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Commending U.S. Army veterans Stephen Lucas, Larry Leonard, and William "Bill" Stevens for their distinguished service as guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Sponsor: Stephanie Klick

Commending Elizabeth G. Alford for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terri Leo-Wilson.

Sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson

Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo.

Sponsor: Four Price

Honoring the Anahuac, Mont Belvieu, and Winnie Area Chambers of Commerce on Chamber of Commerce Week in Chambers County.

Sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson

Congratulating the Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dumas on being named one of the top long-term care nursing facilities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Sponsor: Four Price

In memory of Margaret "Peggy" Bryan of Corpus Christi.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Commemorating the induction of Biggs Ranch into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

Sponsor: Four Price

Commemorating the 3rd annual Smoke & Sounds BBQ Festival in Leander.

Sponsor: John Bucy

In memory of Noel Escobar, former mayor of the City of Escobares.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Honoring Edmundo Ramirez for his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

In memory of Cody Ryan Perez of Corpus Christi.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

Congratulating Mary Peterson Earls on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

In memory of Ewald Edward Koepp Jr. of La Vernia.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Honoring Carlos & Mickey's Restaurant & Cantina in El Paso.

Sponsor: Claudia Ordaz Perez

In memory of Reynaldo Molina III of La Casita.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Congratulating Steve D. Walthour on his retirement as general manager of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating Marise McDermott on her retirement as president and CEO of the Witte Museum in San Antonio.

Sponsor: Josey Garcia

Honoring the Ashley Jadine Foundation on the occasion of its sixth annual Health Fair and 5K Walk.

Sponsor: Alma Allen

Congratulating The University of Texas at Arlington Center for Mexican American Studies on its 30th anniversary.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

Recognizing Columbus Community Hospital for its contributions to public health and wellness.

Sponsor: Donna Campbell

Commemorating the 2024 N'gee BBQ Cookoff.

Sponsor: Kyle Kacal

Commending Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart for his service as president of Amarillo College.

Sponsor: Four Price

Recognizing the festival of Diwali 2023.

Sponsor: Suleman Lalani

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

Sponsor: John Bucy

In memory of Angela Elizabeth Oliverson.

Sponsor: Justin Holland

Commemorating the grand opening of the new city hall and fire station in Mont Belvieu.

Sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson

In memory of Barry Gerard Andrews of Dallas.

Sponsor: Yvonne Davis

Congratulating Cheryl Crouch on her selection as a 2023 Christian Teacher of the Year by the Herzog Foundation.

Sponsor: Lynn Stucky

In memory of James Reed Lovell of Amarillo.

Sponsor: Four Price

Congratulating San Antonio district engineer Gina E. Gallegos on her retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

Sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer

Congratulating Hardy Meredith on being named photographer emeritus at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Sponsor: Travis Clardy

Recognizing November 22, 2023, as Kimchee Day.

Sponsor: Jacey Jetton

In memory of Peggy Diane Ragsdale of Mason.

Sponsor: Andrew Murr

Honoring Valery Tobias for her achievements as a track and cross country athlete.

Sponsor: Oscar Longoria

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo.

Sponsor: Four Price

Recognizing Rear Admiral Samuel Perez Jr. for his service in the U.S. Navy.

Sponsor: Joseph Moody

Honoring Howard Taylor on the occasion of his retirement from the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Arlington Public Library.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

In memory of Susan Reynolds Eveler of Clint.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

In memory of Barry Gerard Andrews of Dallas.

Sponsor: Morgan Meyer

In memory of Joel Mungia of Robstown.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

In memory of Kenneth Dewayne Phillips of Dallas.

Sponsor: Morgan Meyer

Recognizing the sister city relationship between the cities of San Elizario and Socorro, Texas, and Macharaviaya, Spain.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

Congratulating Robert Martinez Jr. on his retirement as international president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Sponsor: Chris Turner

Congratulating Falls City Elementary School on its selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

In memory of Patsie Lee Baugh Johnston of Junction.

Sponsor: Andrew Murr

In memory of U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Lloyd Coley of Belton.

Sponsor: Brad Buckley

Congratulating Fred Grampp on his selection as a 2023 80 Over Eighty Honoree by Family Eldercare.

Sponsor: John Bucy

In memory of Jarin Thomas Cole of Killeen.

Sponsor: Brad Buckley

Congratulating Marie Gonzales on her retirement as the executive director of special education at Round Rock ISD.

Sponsor: John Bucy

In memory of Harlon Brooks of Nacogdoches.

Sponsor: Travis Clardy

Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense.

Sponsor: David Spiller

Commending Sara-ann Groff for her service as district director in the office of State Representative John H. Bucy III.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to the consideration by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of alternative waste collection, treatment, and disposal options before issuing permits to discharge certain waste.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

In memory of Robert Mirk Ellis of Friendswood.

Sponsor: Robert Nichols

In memory of Barbara Jean York Hancock.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Recognizing the induction of the Kraus Farm into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land and Heritage Program.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Recognizing the induction of the Holistic and Historical 1882 Grote Ranch into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Recognizing William Lawhorn for his service to Texas and to the United States.

Sponsor: Royce West

Recognizing the induction of the Wallace Farm into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

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

Sponsor: Ed Thompson

Recognizing Neal Barton Jr. on the occasion of his 20th anniversary with KETK-TV.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Recognizing DeWese's Tip Top Cafe on the occasion of its 85th anniversary.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

In memory of J. Saunders Freels Jr.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Recognizing Tomas Cardenas for his promotion to Texas Ranger.

Sponsor: Morgan LaMantia

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

Sponsor: Charles Cunningham

Recognizing the 12U Texas Longhorn aquatics water polo team for winning the Water Polo Junior Olympics.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

In memory of Shirley Ann Summers.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Recognizing the Chapel Hill Independent School District junior high school honors band for winning state championships.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

In memory of Kenneth Michael Rose of Dripping Springs.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

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 Ethelyn Szad Bell on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

In memory of David Leslie Sanders.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Recognizing Laura Hill for receiving a Distinguished Alumni Award.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating the Angelo State University baseball team on winning the 2023 NCAA Division II national championship.

Sponsor: Drew Darby

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

Sponsor: Steve Toth

In memory of Karon Kaye Tinsley Goolsby of Katy.

Sponsor: Mike Schofield

Congratulating Dr. Andy Schwartz on his retirement as state veterinarian and executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Sponsor: Mary Gonzalez

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 public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to designating July as American Pride Month.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

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

Sponsor: Frederick Frazier

In memory of Claude Wayne Webb Sr.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to certain general definitions in the Code Construction Act.

Sponsor: Brian Harrison

In memory of Robert W. Stone.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

In memory of Jerry Ronald Payne Sr.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Congratulating Brooke Stewart of Victory Christian Academy in Decatur on being named a 2023 Christian Teacher of the Year by the Herzog Foundation.

Sponsor: Lynn Stucky

Recognizing Texas State Parks for receiving the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Recognizing Sydney Lee for participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

Sponsor: Peter Flores

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

Sponsor: Brian Harrison

In memory of E. F. "Bo" Whitus.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

In memory of Andrew Gid Terry Jr.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster.

Sponsor: Brian Harrison

Relating to verification of identity and employment authorization in connection with certain contracts for or concerning the conveyance of residential real property and residential leases.

Sponsor: Tom Oliverson

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

Honoring the history and contributions of the Yanaguana Bands of Mission Indians of Texas.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Recognizing the City of Granbury on the occasion of the dedication of the site at Memorial Lane.

Sponsor: Brian Birdwell

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

Sponsor: Carrie Isaac

In memory of Betty Wade Arnold.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to state agency review of adopted rules.

Sponsor: Brian Harrison

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

Sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

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

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Relating to prohibiting the transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez

Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.

Sponsor: Roland Gutierrez

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

Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to post information regarding parental rights on the district's or school's Internet website.

Sponsor: Glenn Rogers

Relating to the basic allotment under the public school finance system.

Sponsor: J.M. Lozano

Recognizing October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Sponsor: Lacey Hull

Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts, or who utilize the property tax deferral program in section 33.06, Tax Code.

Sponsor: Mike Schofield

Recognizing Jett Hale for showing the grand champion youth market steer at the State Fair of Texas.

Sponsor: Kevin Sparks

Relating to the licensing of child-care facilities providing care to certain unaccompanied children and the suspension of laws relating to the licensing of those facilities; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Stan Kitzman

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

Sponsor: Royce West

Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.

Sponsor: Brian Birdwell

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

Relating to requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system at certain amounts in the General Appropriations Act.

Sponsor: Glenn Rogers

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

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to the duties of a public school counselor.

Sponsor: Janie Lopez

Relating to a prohibition on the sale, production, or distribution of lab-grown meat; authorizing a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Steve Toth

Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Liberty County.

Sponsor: Ernest Bailes

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

Sponsor: Jeff Leach

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed 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 expedited appeals of appraisal review board orders in certain appraisal districts.

Sponsor: Juan Hinojosa

Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.

Sponsor: Charlie Geren

Relating to creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.

Sponsor: Ben Bumgarner

Recognizing October 12, 2023, as Rice Day.

Sponsor: Borris Miles

Recognizing the induction of the Gray Wynn Klein Ranch into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Recognizing October 12, 2023, as Rice Day.

Sponsor: Ann Johnson

Relating to the establishment of the Neurodegenerative Disease Advisory Committee.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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 punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: David Cook

Relating to the establishment of an agriculture disaster relief grant program; making an appropriation.

Sponsor: Carl Tepper

Recognizing Regina Stock for winning the 2023 Mrs. America Pageant.

Sponsor: Kevin Sparks

Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.

Sponsor: Briscoe Cain

Recognizing Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Sponsor: John Whitmire

Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities.

Sponsor: Carl Tepper

Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: John Lujan

Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during certain declared states of disaster.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to a border crime property damage compensation program.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

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

Designating Galveston as the Juneteenth Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2033.

Sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson

Directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the building being constructed in Phase Two of the Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan at the northwest corner of Congress Avenue and 15th Street the Irma Rangel Building.

Sponsor: Jessica Gonzalez

Relating to the use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of testing equipment that identifies the presence of fentanyl, alpha-methylfentanyl, or any other derivative of fentanyl.

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 impeding illegal entry into Texas by providing more funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.

Sponsor: Tom Oliverson

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

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to use public money to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States.

Sponsor: Ellen Troxclair

Relating to reports of certain misconduct engaged in by an employee of a public school, regional education service center, or shared services arrangement and a study by the Texas Education Agency regarding employee misconduct reporting mechanisms.

Sponsor: Reggie Smith

Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.

Sponsor: Ryan Guillen

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: Ryan Guillen

Relating to investigations and security provided by former members of the special forces.

Sponsor: Ellen Troxclair

Relating to establishing a pilot program to provide school district employees assistance with child-care services.

Sponsor: Reggie Smith

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: Sarah Eckhardt

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 eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district.

Sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt

Relating to prohibiting the recognition and enforcement of extreme risk protective orders; creating a criminal offense.

Sponsor: Briscoe Cain

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to a severance payment to a superintendent of a school district.

Sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson

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

Sponsor: Mike Schofield

Relating to the notice and petition for the creation of a municipal utility district in certain counties.

Sponsor: Bob Hall

Relating to the state compression percentage and a school district's maximum compressed tax rate under the public school finance system.

Sponsor: Carrie Isaac

Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.

Sponsor: Steve Toth

Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.

Sponsor: Ben Bumgarner

Relating to the creation of a universal higher education savings trust account by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

Recognizing Gregory R. Anderson for his contributions to the University of North Texas System.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Recognizing Bobby and Lindsey Kasprzak for their contributions to Montgomery County.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

In memory of John Curtis Dillard II.

Sponsor: Drew Springer

Relating to an annual study by the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center of the purchase and sale of single-family homes by certain institutional buyers.

Sponsor: Bryan Hughes

Relating to academic distinction designations under the public school accountability system and the career and technology allotment under the Foundation School Program.

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Relating to an attack by a dangerous dog; increasing a criminal penalty.

Sponsor: Elizabeth Campos

Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by the Texas Facilities Commission to build a wall along this state's international border.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

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 reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.

Sponsor: Briscoe Cain

Declaring an invasion of the State of Texas by transnational cartel terrorists, urging the governor to accelerate the construction of a wall along the Southern Border, and demanding that Congress deploy military forces to combat transnational cartels.

Sponsor: Charles Creighton

Relating to the establishment of a grant program for school districts or open-enrollment charter school campuses that are designated as full-service community schools.

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.

Sponsor: Bob Hall

Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program to reflect inflation.

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Reaffirming Texas' support for Israel and recognizing Israel's right to defend its citizens.

Sponsor: Craig Goldman

Relating to a limit on municipal and county expenditures.

Sponsor: Briscoe Cain

Relating to the prohibition on instruction and certain activities regarding sexual orientation or gender identity provided or allowed by school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and district and charter school employees.

Sponsor: Carl Tepper

Relating to the adoption of a water conservation program by a county.

Sponsor: Erin Zwiener

Recognizing Odyssey Academy on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

Sponsor: Mayes Middleton

Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States.

Sponsor: Ernest Bailes

Relating to the public school finance system.

Sponsor: Jose Menendez

Relating to the establishment of community-based learning centers to serve public school students.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Sponsor: David Spiller

Relating to bond requirements for certain judges.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

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

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

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

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to requirements regarding certain behavior management for a student enrolled in a special education program of a public school.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to creating abbreviated educator preparation programs for certification in marketing education and certification in health science technology education.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Requesting that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives create a joint interim committee to study issuance of credit against required recapture payments for Gulf Coast county school districts with excess facilities costs.

Sponsor: Morgan LaMantia

Relating to the notice provided to certain persons concerning children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to a credit against required recapture payments for certain school districts with excess facilities costs under the public school finance system.

Sponsor: Morgan LaMantia

Relating to instructional facilities funding for certain open-enrollment charter schools.

Sponsor: Angela Paxton

Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.

Sponsor: David Cook

Relating to the prosecution of organized criminal activity involving a controlled substance or dangerous drug.

Sponsor: J.M. Lozano

Relating to the provision of certain behavioral health services, including intensive outpatient services and partial hospitalization services, under Medicaid.

Sponsor: Tom Oliverson

Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who are eligible for the subsidized child-care program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Relating to the discipline of students enrolled in certain grade levels or receiving special education services in a public school.

Sponsor: John Bucy

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 the reduction of a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Sponsor: Carl Tepper

Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Sponsor: Cody Vasut

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.

Sponsor: Angela Paxton

Relating to the implementation of certain rules regarding public school accountability adopted by the commissioner of education or the Texas Education Agency.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Relating to a single common course numbering system for and the transfer of course credit among public institutions of higher education in this state.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.

Sponsor: Lacey Hull

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 the applicability of certain requirements relating to parental rights, open records, and public information to school districts designated as districts of innovation.

Sponsor: Angela Paxton

Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law and eliminating graduation requirements based on satisfactory performance on certain end-of-course assessment instruments.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Sponsor: Briscoe Cain

Relating to an external audit of abuse or neglect investigations conducted by the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Relating to hearings held by or involving the University Interscholastic League.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Relating to electronic voter registration.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.

Sponsor: Cody Vasut

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

Sponsor: Mayes Middleton

Relating to the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; authorizing fees.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.

Sponsor: Judith Zaffirini

Relating to civil and criminal trespass while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction without consent of the owner; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

Sponsor: Matt Schaefer

Relating to the assignment of certain retired and former justices and judges.

Sponsor: Richard Raymond

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 review of advanced placement courses by the State Board of Education and to the advanced placement courses and examinations that may be offered by school districts.

Sponsor: Terri Leo-Wilson

Relating to the use of parental child safety placements.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Relating to the procedures for providing notice to certain individuals on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

Sponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited; making an appropriation.

Sponsor: Phil King

Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

Sponsor: Phil King

Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Sponsor: Brian Harrison

Relating to the establishment of an ombudsman for parents of children enrolled in public school.

Sponsor: Jared Patterson

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

Sponsor: Cecil Bell

Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

Sponsor: Ron Reynolds

Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force.

Sponsor: John Bucy

Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm to Market Road 70 in Nueces County as the Los Robles Trail.

Sponsor: Abel Herrero

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

Sponsor: Ron Reynolds

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

Sponsor: Nathan Johnson

Congratulating Sharla and Bart Hotchkiss on their receipt of a 2023 Judge Pat Baskin Family Volunteer of the Year Award.

Congratulating Glenn Rogers on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating the Black family on receiving the Outstanding Philanthropic Family Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating Jim and Sandy Hall on receiving the 2023 Sam Houston Award from the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Congratulating Linda J. Cowden of Midland on receiving the 2023 Excellence in Governing Board Leadership Award.

Congratulating Steve Davidson on receiving the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating the Young Women's Leadership Academy Interact Club on receiving the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating Lorraine and Ray Perryman on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals TX, Permian Basin Chapter.

Congratulating Brian W. Stubbs on his receipt of the 2023 Outstanding Generations Graduate award.

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

Recognizing Sunset Elementary School for receiving a National Blue Ribbon Award.

Commending Priscilla Montague of Clint ISD Early College Academy for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Honoring Tony "Thomi" Perryman, CEO and founder of the Warren Perryman Foundation for Native American Research.

In memory of Judge Fortunato Pedro "Pete" Benavides of Austin.

Commending Arturo Barraza of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

In memory of Dwayne Thomas Stenson of Houston.

Honoring Rafaela Fay Lozano Brown for her contributions to the Warren Perryman Foundation for Native American Research.

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Texas Department of Agriculture GO TEXAN program.

Honoring the Reverend Allen Gene Madison II of DeSoto for his achievements.

Recognizing Sidney Lanier High School on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Recognizing Duane McGhghy for his service to his country.

Commending Areli Cruz of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Recognizing October 24, 2023, as Camp Charlie Day.

Commending Josh Barraza of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Commending Javen Hernandez of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Honoring Lawn Fitzpatrick for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

Commending Jocelyn Mejia of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Commending Violeta Flores of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Honoring Carlos Miguel Rivera for his military service on the occasion of the 2023 Clint Veterans Day Celebration.

Congratulating South Texas Independent School District Virtual Academy on its selection as an Apple Distinguished School.

Honoring Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development on its 30th anniversary.

Congratulating Logan Legg on winning state champion honors in the 600-yard competition at the 2023 Texas State Rifle Association Mid-Range Prone Championship.

Recognizing CentroMed on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Recognizing Nathaniel Hawthorne Academy on the occasion on its 100th anniversary.

Commemorating the 2023 Fabens Veterans Celebration and honoring the Fabens Veterans Park Committee.

Commending Alexa Ortiz of Fabens High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Commemorating the 2023 Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest golf tournament.

Commending Carissa Duran of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Commending Janezka Sandoval of Americas High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Commending Aleily Hernandez of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Commending Aileen Olivares of Clint ISD Early College Academy for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

Commending Natalie Orozco of Tornillo High School for participating in the 2023 Youth Voice Empowerment Summit in El Paso.

In memory of Robert Mirk Ellis.

Recognizing Downtown Dallas, Inc. on its 65th anniversary.

Recognizing Guadalupe Valley Young Marines for their many contributions to young people in Texas.

In memory of Michael Allen Masters of Austin.

Congratulating Christy Lansford on her receipt of the Achievement in Service Award from the Texas Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals.

Congratulating Gumercindo Zambrano of La Grulla on his 100th birthday.

Recognizing IDEA Achieve Academy and College Prep in Haltom City for being honored at the America's Healthiest Schools Leaders Summit.

Recognizing Austin College on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.

Honoring Octavio A. Trujillo for his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration.

In memory of Lee Hutchins "Hutch" Hubby of Austin.

Congratulating Ashlynn Howell of White Deer High School on receiving the 2023 American FFA Degree.

Congratulating Corando R. Trevino on his 48th anniversary as the owner of Modern Pharmacy in Robstown.

Commending U.S. Army veterans Stephen Lucas, Larry Leonard, and William "Bill" Stevens for their distinguished service as guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Commending Elizabeth G. Alford for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terri Leo-Wilson.

Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo.

Honoring the Anahuac, Mont Belvieu, and Winnie Area Chambers of Commerce on Chamber of Commerce Week in Chambers County.

Congratulating the Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dumas on being named one of the top long-term care nursing facilities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

In memory of Margaret "Peggy" Bryan of Corpus Christi.

Commemorating the induction of Biggs Ranch into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

Commemorating the 3rd annual Smoke & Sounds BBQ Festival in Leander.

In memory of Noel Escobar, former mayor of the City of Escobares.

Honoring Edmundo Ramirez for his military service on the occasion of the 27th Annual San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration.

In memory of Cody Ryan Perez of Corpus Christi.

Congratulating Mary Peterson Earls on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

In memory of Ewald Edward Koepp Jr. of La Vernia.

Honoring Carlos & Mickey's Restaurant & Cantina in El Paso.

In memory of Reynaldo Molina III of La Casita.

Congratulating Steve D. Walthour on his retirement as general manager of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.

Congratulating Marise McDermott on her retirement as president and CEO of the Witte Museum in San Antonio.

Honoring the Ashley Jadine Foundation on the occasion of its sixth annual Health Fair and 5K Walk.

Congratulating The University of Texas at Arlington Center for Mexican American Studies on its 30th anniversary.

Congratulating the Robstown High School band on qualifying for the 2023 UIL 4A Open Class State Marching Band Contest.

Congratulating Madisyn Henderson of White Deer on exhibiting a reserve champion winner in the Youth Market Barrow competition at the 2023 State Fair of Texas Livestock Show.

Congratulating Sunset Elementary School of Dumas ISD on being named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School.

Commending Dr. John Redman of Chambers Health for taking part in overseas medical mission trips.

In memory of Corbet Nicholos Jones.

Commemorating the 50th annual Dickens on the Strand festival in Galveston.

Congratulating Nancy Hanks Ellis on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

Honoring Mary Kay Walker of Flower Mound on her retirement as president of the Seniors in Motion Auxiliary.

Congratulating Sydney Lee for taking part in the 2023 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

In memory of Eula Mae Griffith West.

Commemorating the reunion of the 1973-1974 Pasadena High School band on the 50th anniversary of its performance in the Orange Bowl Parade.

In memory of Dr. Alma Sánchez Pérez of San Angelo.

In memory of Victor Michael Firth of El Paso.

Congratulating William S. "Billy" Harlan on his retirement as superintendent of Academy ISD.

Congratulating St. Edward's University in Austin on receiving the Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education.

Congratulating Madison Swain on her performance at the Miss Juneteenth USA Pageant.

Commending Officer Ronald Cronin of the Dallas Police Department for his heroic actions in apprehending an armed suspect on July 25, 2022.

Recognizing April 2024 as Counseling Awareness Month.

In memory of Ronald Banerji of El Paso.

Recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

In memory of Warren Thomas Stokes of Ozona.

Congratulating Zenia Warren of Killeen on her election as president of the Texas Federation of Republican Women.

In memory of Dewey Edward Pierce of San Angelo.

Congratulating Marie Gonzales on her retirement as the executive director of special education at Round Rock ISD.

In memory of Harlon Brooks of Nacogdoches.

Commending Sara-ann Groff for her service as district director in the office of State Representative John H. Bucy III.

In memory of William Murphey Black Sr. of Ozona.

In memory of Sammie Eaton Hammers.

Congratulating Fred Grampp on his selection as a 2023 80 Over Eighty Honoree by Family Eldercare.

Congratulating Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz Elementary in Roma on its selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Congratulating Hector A. Sanchez of the U.S. Marine Corps on his promotion to the rank of Sergeant Major.

In memory of Joel Mungia of Robstown.

In memory of Barry Gerard Andrews of Dallas.

Recognizing the induction of the Wallace Farm into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

Recognizing the induction of the Old Fuller Place into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

Recognizing the induction of the Holistic and Historical 1882 Grote Ranch into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

Recognizing Donald Gene Davidson on the occasion of his 95th birthday.

In memory of Isabel A. Ortiz.

In memory of Steven A. Shamlian.

In memory of J. Saunders Freels Jr.

In memory of Mary Adele Oden.

Recognizing the Mount Pleasant Lions Club on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Recognizing the 12U Texas Longhorn aquatics water polo team for winning the Water Polo Junior Olympics.

Recognizing Chris Brown on the occasion of his retirement.

In memory of Gerard Johan Evenwel Jr. of Mount Pleasant.

In memory of Kenneth Michael Rose of Dripping Springs.

In memory of David Leslie Sanders.

Congratulating the Angelo State University baseball team on winning the 2023 NCAA Division II national championship.

Commending Anagha Deepak of Round Rock High School on her participation in the 2023 U.S. Youth Ambassadors Program in Ecuador.

Congratulating Dr. Andy Schwartz on his retirement as state veterinarian and executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission.

Recognizing Kambell Stewart for participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

Recognizing Sydney Lee for participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

Recognizing Sujana Ganganamani for participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

Recognizing Mousab Eltgani for participating in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Government-in-Action Youth Tour.

Congratulating Brooke Stewart of Victory Christian Academy in Decatur on being named a 2023 Christian Teacher of the Year by the Herzog Foundation.

Recognizing Ezequiel Silva Sr. and Maria Anita Ramirez Silva on the occasion of their 75th wedding anniversary.

Recognizing Kerrville for being named the 50th Music Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Music Office.

In memory of Corbett Kennard Stephens.

In memory of Bill Sullivan Jr.

Congratulating Rose Brooks of San Marcos on her 90th birthday.

Recognizing Jett Hale for showing the grand champion youth market steer at the State Fair of Texas.

In memory of Carolyn Latham Sullivan.

In memory of Mary Sue Cole.

Recognizing the induction of the Gray Wynn Klein Ranch into the Texas Department of Agriculture Family Land Heritage Program.

Recognizing October 12, 2023, as Rice Day.

Recognizing Regina Stock for winning the 2023 Mrs. America Pageant.

Recognizing Discovery Operating, Inc. on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Recognizing Carolyn Guidry Beckham on the occasion of her 85th birthday.

Recognizing Bobby and Lindsey Kasprzak for their contributions to Montgomery County.

Recognizing DeMarcus Ware for his induction into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor.

Recognizing Israel's right to use decisive force in defending its citizens and reaffirming Texas' support for Israel.

In memory of former State Representative Mary Craver Denny.

In memory of Ellen Grace Fuhrman.