Texas House Bill HR 858

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Honoring the Reverend Allen Page III for his service as Pastor of the Day on May 6, 2025.

Summary

H.R. 858 is a simple honorary House resolution recognizing the Reverend Allen Page III of Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Houston for serving as Pastor of the Day for the Texas House of Representatives on May 6, 2025. The resolution highlights his background, including his education, ministerial experience, and leadership roles within the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and commends him for his service and example of faith and goodwill. The measure does not create a new program, impose a duty, or change any substantive law. Instead, it directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to Reverend Page as an expression of the Texas House’s esteem. Its practical effect is ceremonial and symbolic, with no direct impact on state statutes, agency operations, or private rights.

Impact

H.R. 858 has no substantive legal effect and does not amend, repeal, or create any Texas statutes. Its impact is limited to the House’s formal recognition of an individual and the preparation of an official copy for presentation, making it a ceremonial resolution rather than a policy measure. The only affected parties are Reverend Allen Page III, the Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church community, and the Texas House of Representatives in its commemorative capacity.

Sentiment

The available context suggests unanimous and noncontroversial support. The resolution was adopted by the House by a non-record vote, indicating it moved forward without recorded opposition or division. The tone of the bill text is wholly positive, emphasizing respect, gratitude, and appreciation for Reverend Page’s ministry and public service.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the bill or the available legislative history. Because the resolution is honorary and nonbinding, it does not appear to have generated debate over funding, legal authority, or implementation. Any discussion would likely have been limited to the appropriateness of the recognition itself, and the non-record vote suggests no visible disagreement.