Texas House Bill HR 1146

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Honoring the veterans of House District 75 for their military service.

Summary

H.R. 1146 is a simple commemorative House resolution honoring the veterans of Texas House District 75 in El Paso County, specifically residents of San Elizario and Clint who served in the U.S. military. The resolution lists several veterans by name and branch of service, spanning the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Army Reserve, and National Guard, and expresses the Texas House’s gratitude for their service, sacrifice, and patriotism. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law, and it does not appropriate funds or establish any program. Its practical effect is ceremonial: it directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to the honored veterans as a formal expression of respect from the Texas House of Representatives.

Impact

Because H.R. 1146 is a congratulatory and honorary resolution, it has no direct legal impact on Texas statutes, administrative rules, or local government authority. It does not alter veterans’ benefits, military policy, or any state program; instead, it serves as an official legislative recognition of individual constituents and their military service.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and appreciative. The resolution frames the veterans as exemplary public servants and reflects broad institutional support, as shown by its adoption by the House by non-record vote and its placement on the Local & Consent Calendars. There is no evidence of opposition or debate in the provided materials.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The measure is noncontroversial, purely honorary, and focused on recognizing named veterans from a specific district. Any discussion would likely center only on the scope of the honorees and the ceremonial nature of the resolution, rather than on policy differences or legal effects.