H.R. 826 is a commemorative House resolution honoring the life and service of Alma Perez Jackson of San Antonio, who passed away on March 17, 2025. The resolution recounts her background, family, faith, civic involvement, and long record of service within Republican Party organizations in Texas, including work as a precinct chair, election judge, county party leader, and vice chair of the Republican Party of Texas. It also recognizes her mentorship, civics education efforts, and community leadership.
The resolution directs the Texas House to pay tribute to her memory, extend condolences to her family and relatives, and prepare an official copy for her family. It further states that the House adjourns that day in her memory. As a memorial resolution, it does not create or amend substantive law, impose regulatory requirements, or affect state agencies or private parties beyond the ceremonial recognition it provides.
Impact
H.R. 826 has no direct impact on Texas statutes, regulations, or state programs because it is a nonbinding memorial resolution rather than legislation altering law. Its legal effect is limited to an official expression of respect by the Texas House, including the preparation of a formal copy for the family and adjournment in memory of the honoree. The affected parties are primarily the family of Alma Perez Jackson and the House itself, which uses the resolution to formally recognize her contributions.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and respectful. The bill was unanimously adopted by a rising vote, indicating broad bipartisan or noncontroversial support. The text itself is celebratory and condolence-focused, emphasizing Jackson’s service, faith, family devotion, and civic leadership, with no recorded opposition in the available materials.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the available record because the measure is a memorial resolution and not a substantive bill. The only potentially political element is its description of Jackson’s prominent role in Republican Party organizations and conservative advocacy, but the resolution presents that information as part of her biography rather than as a disputed issue. No committee debate, amendments, or recorded dissent are provided.