Texas House Bill HR 1134

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Designating the grandchildren of House members as honorary mascots.

Summary

H.R. 1134 is a ceremonial House resolution that designates a specified list of grandchildren of Texas House members as honorary mascots of the Texas House of Representatives. The resolution follows a long-standing House custom of recognizing members’ children as mascots and, since 1983, members’ grandchildren as honorary mascots. It names each child individually and directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for each honorary mascot as a memento of the honor. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any substantive state law, nor does it affect public programs, taxes, or regulatory authority. Its effect is limited to the internal traditions and commemorative practices of the Texas House, with the only practical outcome being formal recognition and presentation copies for the listed grandchildren. The general sentiment around the resolution appears strongly positive and routine. It was adopted unanimously by the House on May 23, 2025, with 137 yeas, 0 nays, and 2 present not voting, indicating broad agreement and no recorded opposition. The absence of committee transcript discussion also suggests it was treated as a noncontroversial ceremonial item. There is little to no substantive contention associated with the bill. Because the resolution is honorary in nature, there were no apparent disagreements over policy, fiscal impact, or legal change. Any interest in the measure is primarily tied to legislative tradition, family recognition, and House ceremonial customs rather than contested public policy.

Impact

H.R. 1134 has no direct impact on Texas statutes or state regulatory law. It operates solely as an internal House resolution honoring named grandchildren of House members as honorary mascots and authorizing commemorative copies of the resolution. The affected parties are limited to the listed families and the Texas House of Representatives’ ceremonial practices.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding H.R. 1134 is uniformly favorable and ceremonial. The House adopted it unanimously, reflecting broad bipartisan support or at least complete absence of opposition. The resolution appears to have been treated as a customary recognition measure rather than a policy debate.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the available record. The bill is a nonbinding honorary resolution, and the vote was unanimous. No committee testimony or floor discussion is provided indicating disagreement, and no members appear to have objected to the tradition of naming honorary mascots.