Texas House Bill HR 1139

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Congratulating Mike Quinn on his retirement as executive director of administrative services of Killeen ISD.

Summary

H.R. 1139 is a simple congratulatory House resolution honoring Mike Quinn for his retirement as executive director of administrative services for the Killeen Independent School District. The resolution recites his 30-year career with the district, beginning as a teacher and later serving as assistant principal, middle school principal, executive director of secondary schools, and finally in his administrative services role. It highlights his work on student registration, the district’s information management system, discipline committee meetings, parent concerns, graduation coordination, and implementation of a cell phone prohibition policy on campuses. The resolution does not create new law, amend existing statutes, or impose any regulatory or fiscal requirements. Its effect is ceremonial only: it directs that an official copy be prepared for Mr. Quinn as an expression of the Texas House’s esteem and best wishes. Because it is a local/consent resolution, it is intended for noncontroversial consideration and has no direct impact on state law or school district policy.

Impact

H.R. 1139 has no substantive legal effect and does not change Texas statutes, school district governance rules, or education policy. Its impact is limited to formally recognizing an individual’s public service and placing the House’s commendation into the official record. The only affected parties are Mike Quinn, his family, and the Killeen Independent School District community, which is acknowledged for his long service.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and appreciative. The bill was adopted by the House by non-record vote, which is consistent with a ceremonial measure receiving broad, uncontroversial support. The language emphasizes gratitude, respect, and best wishes for retirement, with no evidence of opposition in the available record.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. No committee debate or recorded votes suggest disagreement, and the resolution was handled through the Local & Consent Calendars, indicating it was treated as a routine honorary measure. Any discussion is limited to praise for Mr. Quinn’s career and contributions to Killeen ISD.