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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate April as Promise Month
AI Summary
This resolution designates April as Promise Month for a 10-year period, with a strong religious and biblical foundation. The resolution is rooted in Christian theological principles, emphasizing God's promises as described in various biblical passages, including scriptures from the Gospel of John and 2 Chronicles. It highlights divine promises of love, hope, strength, and guidance, and connects these spiritual concepts to the founding principles of the United States. The resolution specifically resolves that the 89th Legislature of Texas officially recognize April as Promise Month, with the designation to remain in effect for 10 years from the date of final passage, in accordance with Section 391.004(d) of the Government Code. The document's numerous whereas clauses underscore themes of divine faithfulness, encouragement, and the belief that biblical principles played a significant role in the nation's founding.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (50)
Donna Campbell (R)*,
Carrie Isaac (R)*,
Alma Allen (D),
Keith Bell (R),
Rhetta Bowers (D),
Brad Buckley (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Angie Button (R),
Terry Canales (D),
David Cook (R),
Philip Cortez (D),
Charles Cunningham (R),
Harold Dutton (D),
Caroline Fairly (R),
James Frank (R),
Josey Garcia (D),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D),
Ryan Guillen (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Janis Holt (R),
Todd Hunter (R),
Helen Kerwin (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Jeff Leach (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Oscar Longoria (D),
Janie Lopez (R),
Ray Lopez (D),
John Lujan (R),
Mando Martinez (D),
Don McLaughlin (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Brent Money (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Keresa Richardson (R),
Mike Schofield (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Ellen Troxclair (R),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Last Action
Placed on intent calendar (on 05/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HCR59 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HC00059S.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HC00059H.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HC00059I.htm |
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