Bill > HB1242

This bill proposes to change the name of a Texas state holiday from "Confederate Heroes Day" to "Civil War Remembrance Day," with the new holiday observed on the second Monday in May to honor all individuals who served during the Civil War, rather than specifically commemorating Confederate figures. The bill amends Section 662.003(b) of the Government Code, which lists official state holidays, by removing the existing provision for "Confederate Heroes Day" and inserting the new "Civil War Remembrance Day" in its place, while also renumbering subsequent holiday entries. This change is set to take effect on September 1, 2015.