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TX SB1297

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates "Confederate Heroes Day" (January 19th), which honored Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and other Confederate figures, from the list of official Texas state holidays

  • Creates a new state holiday on June 28th called "Celebration of Suffrage Day" to honor the centuries-long struggle to secure voting rights for all Americans

  • Retains existing state holidays including Texas Independence Day (March 2), San Jacinto Day (April 21), Emancipation Day in Texas (June 19), Lyndon Baines Johnson Day (August 27), the Friday after Thanksgiving, December 24, and December 26

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the creation and elimination of certain state holidays.

Holidays

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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