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TX SR2
TX SR2Recognizing Israel's right to use decisive force in defending its citizens and reaffirming Texas' support for Israel.
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Introduced
10/09/2023
10/09/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
10/09/2023
10/09/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/09/2023
10/09/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature 3rd Special Session
Bill Summary
That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby 1. Reaffirm its support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel
AI Summary
This Resolution, adopted by the Texas Senate during its 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, reaffirms Texas' strong support for Israel, recognizing its right to use decisive force to defend its citizens. The resolution was prompted by the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, a group designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the United States, which killed civilians, took hostages, and fired rockets. The Senate expresses condolences to the victims, calls for vigilance against discrimination towards Israeli and Jewish Americans, and encourages other states to condemn Hamas. It also supports Israel's right to eliminate Hamas without interference and urges the U.S. to provide necessary assistance to Israel in its defense.
Sponsors (31)
Carol Alvarado (D)*,
Paul Bettencourt (R)*,
Brian Birdwell (R)*,
César Blanco (D)*,
Donna Campbell (R)*,
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Sarah Eckhardt (D)*,
Pete Flores (R)*,
Roland Gutierrez (D)*,
Bob Hall (R)*,
Kelly Hancock (R)*,
Chuy Hinojosa (D)*,
Joan Huffman (R)*,
Bryan Hughes (R)*,
Nathan Johnson (D)*,
Phil King (R)*,
Lois Kolkhorst (R)*,
Morgan LaMantia (D)*,
José Menéndez (D)*,
Mayes Middleton (R)*,
Borris Miles (D)*,
Robert Nichols (R)*,
Tan Parker (R)*,
Angela Paxton (R)*,
Charles Perry (R)*,
Charles Schwertner (R)*,
Kevin Sparks (R)*,
Drew Springer (R)*,
Royce West (D)*,
John Whitmire (D)*,
Judith Zaffirini (D)*,
Last Action
Reported enrolled (on 10/09/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=883&Bill=SR2 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/883/billtext/html/SR00002F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/883/billtext/html/SR00002I.htm |
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