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Texas Senate pays tribute to the life and service of James Bruce Bugg Jr.

Original title: In memory of James Bruce Bugg Jr. of San Antonio.

Last action · September 4, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsors: Donna Campbell and 19 others

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate formally honors the memory of James Bruce Bugg Jr., former chair of the Texas Transportation Commission and civic leader from San Antonio who passed away on August 6, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to honor an individual; no funding, policy, or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

family and friends of James Bruce Bugg Jr.

Receives an official copy of the resolution expressing condolences and legislative tribute.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senate Resolution 4?
Senate Resolution 4 formally pays tribute to the memory of James Bruce Bugg Jr. and extends sympathy to his family.
When was the resolution adopted?
The resolution was adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Sep 4, 2025Senate
    Reported enrolled
  2. Sep 4, 2025Senate
    Vote recorded in Journal
  3. Sep 4, 2025Senate
    Read & adopted
  4. Aug 18, 2025Senate
    Received by the Secretary of the Senate

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Texas Economic Development Corporation, Texas Partners Bank, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and 23 more
OrganizationTexas Economic Development Corporation“Economic development corporation”Map →
OrganizationTexas Partners Bank“Bank where James Bruce Bugg Jr. served as chair and CEO”Map →
OrganizationGreater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce“Chamber board”Map →
OrganizationTobin Center for the Performing Arts“Performing arts center in San Antonio”Map →
locationMissouri“Birthplace of James Bruce Bugg Jr.”Map →
OrganizationSouthern Methodist University“Alma mater of James Bruce Bugg Jr.”Map →
OrganizationTexas Transportation Commission“State transportation commission”Map →
OrganizationTexas Cultural Trust“Trust board”Map →
OrganizationTexas Research & Technology Foundation“Foundation board”Map →
PersonJames Bruce Bugg Jr.“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
locationTexas“State jurisdiction”Map →
OrganizationMcNay Art Museum“Museum board”Map →
OrganizationSouthwest Bancshares“Holding company for Texas Partners Bank”Map →
OrganizationTobin Endowment“Endowment where James Bruce Bugg Jr. served as chair and trustee”Map →
OrganizationArgyle Investment Company“Private investment firm”Map →
PersonRick Perry“Former Governor of Texas”Map →
OrganizationHumanities Texas“Board of directors”Map →
OrganizationBexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation“Foundation cofounded by James Bruce Bugg Jr.”Map →
PersonJim“Son of James Bruce Bugg Jr.”Map →
PersonTom“Son of James Bruce Bugg Jr.”Map →
PersonGreg Abbott“Governor of Texas”Map →
OrganizationTexas Biomedical Research Institute“Research institute board”Map →
locationSan Antonio“City associated with James Bruce Bugg Jr.”Map →
PersonAlethea Bugg“Wife of James Bruce Bugg Jr.”Map →
OrganizationSt. Mary's Hall“School board”Map →
OrganizationSanta Fe Opera“Opera board”Map →

Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

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