Texas House Bill HR 873

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Congratulating Simon Bejarano, Jimmie Lee Finister III, Matthew Huntington Fisk, Climon Leroy Hall Jr., and William Coltrane Mouton of Scouting America Troop No. 242 in Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Summary

H.R. 873 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring five members of Scouting America Troop No. 242 in Houston for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The resolution names Simon Bejarano, Jimmie Lee Finister III, Matthew Huntington Fisk, Climon Leroy Hall Jr., and William Coltrane Mouton, and recognizes the leadership, perseverance, and community service reflected in their Eagle Scout achievements. The resolution also notes that the Eagle Scout rank requires completion of 21 merit badges and a community-benefiting Eagle Scout project. It directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for the troop as an expression of the Texas House’s esteem. The measure was adopted by the House by non-record vote on May 23, 2025.

Impact

H.R. 873 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to an official legislative commendation entered into the House record and presented to the troop. The only parties directly affected are the named Scouts, their troop, and Scouting America as the organization being recognized.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill was adopted by non-record vote, indicating no recorded opposition and suggesting broad, routine support for honoring youth achievement and community service. The available context shows no committee debate or controversy.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the available record. Because the measure is a congratulatory resolution rather than substantive legislation, it appears to have been treated as a local and consent item and passed without dissent. Any discussion would likely have centered on recognition of the Scouts’ accomplishments rather than policy differences.