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TX SB1656

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roland Gutierrez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 24 as "Victims of the Uvalde Shooting Day" in Texas to honor the children and teachers killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on May 24, 2022

  • Names all 21 victims in the statute: 19 students and 2 teachers, including Irma Linda Garcia and Eva Mireles

  • Requires the day to be regularly observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities

  • Amends Subchapter C, Chapter 662 of the Government Code by adding Section 662.088

  • Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to designating May 24 as Victims of the Uvalde Shooting Day.

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Last Action

Referred to Administration

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration3/11/2025

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