Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SR 382

Filed
7/7/26  

Caption

Recognizing the Medal of Honor Host City Museum at North Central Texas College in Gainesville on the occasion of its opening.

Summary

Senate Resolution 382 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the grand opening of the Medal of Honor Host City Museum at North Central Texas College in Gainesville during Medal of Honor Week. The resolution highlights the museum’s role in preserving the stories and legacies of Medal of Honor recipients through exhibits, programs, events, and educational resources, and it emphasizes the museum’s mission to inspire future generations with values such as bravery, duty, patriotism, and remembrance. The resolution does not create or amend any substantive law, impose requirements, or appropriate funds. Instead, it expresses the Texas Senate’s commendation and high regard for the museum and the people involved in establishing it, and it directs that an official copy be prepared for the museum as a formal expression of recognition.

Impact

SR 382 has no direct legal or regulatory impact on state statutes, agencies, or private parties. Its effect is symbolic and commemorative only, serving as an official legislative acknowledgment of the museum’s opening and the broader Medal of Honor Host City Program in Gainesville. The resolution may help elevate public awareness and support for the museum, veterans’ history, and civic remembrance, but it does not alter Texas law.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and supportive. The Senate adopted it without any recorded opposition, and the text itself is celebratory, honoring military heroes and commending those who helped establish the museum. The available voting history and lack of committee controversy suggest broad agreement and a noncontroversial reception.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the available record. Because SR 382 is a ceremonial resolution, it does not present competing legal positions or fiscal disputes. Any discussion would likely center on the value of honoring Medal of Honor recipients, preserving military history, and recognizing the Gainesville museum’s educational mission, all of which appear to have been broadly supported.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SR320

Recognizing the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on the occasion of its opening.

TX HR565

Commemorating the opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington.

TX SR388

Recognizing the Texas Association of Museums on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

TX SR285

Recognizing the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home on the occasion of its opening.

TX SR427

Recognizing the Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

TX SR626

Recognizing Galen College of Nursing on the occasion of its grand opening.

TX SR475

Recognizing La Salle Dialysis on the occasion of its grand opening.

TX SR338

Recognizing Victoria College on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

TX SR184

Recognizing the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Central Texas on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

TX SJR0218

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Sumner County Museum on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.