Texas House Bill HR 1148

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Honoring El Paso Desert ADAPT for its more than four decades of service in support of disability rights.

Summary

H.R. 1148 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring El Paso Desert ADAPT for more than four decades of advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities. The resolution recognizes the organization as an affiliate of ADAPT of Texas and National ADAPT and describes its work as grassroots activism focused on disability rights, accessibility, and inclusion. It highlights the group’s efforts to remove institutional, architectural, and communication barriers and its role in advancing policies that support independence and full participation in community life. The resolution specifically commends El Paso Desert ADAPT for helping secure access to transit systems such as Sun Metro and for supporting the construction of sidewalks with curb cuts. It concludes by extending the Texas House’s best wishes to the organization and directing that an official copy of the resolution be prepared as an expression of high regard. The measure does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements; it is a formal commendation only.

Impact

Because H.R. 1148 is a congratulatory resolution rather than substantive legislation, it does not amend state law, create statutory duties, or change agency authority. Its practical effect is limited to the official recognition of El Paso Desert ADAPT by the Texas House of Representatives. The resolution may nonetheless reinforce public attention to disability access issues, including transit accessibility, curb cuts, and broader accommodations for people with disabilities.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and noncontroversial. The House adopted the resolution by non-record vote, indicating broad support and no recorded opposition. The language of the resolution is appreciative and celebratory, emphasizing the organization’s long service and its contributions to disability rights and community inclusion.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the available record. The measure is honorary and does not appear to have generated debate, amendments, or divided votes. The only substantive themes mentioned are disability access, transit accessibility, and public accommodations, but these are presented as shared points of praise rather than areas of disagreement.