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TX HR1426

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Terri Leo-Wilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Texas House of Representatives commemorates the dedication of the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Texas Gulf Coast east of Houston, officially dedicated on April 24, 2025

  • The 39,000-acre refuge was renamed from Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge following a secretary's order signed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on March 10, 2025, pursuant to a presidential executive order

  • The refuge honors Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in June 2024 and was known for her love of nature and compassion for animals

  • The refuge supports a wide variety of wildlife including birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects

  • Resolution adopted by the Texas House on June 1, 2025, by non-record vote

Legislative Description

Commemorating the dedication of the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.

Resolutions

Last Action

Reported enrolled

6/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Local & Consent Calendars5/29/2025

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