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HR 15TEXASSession 892State Billsigned
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Texas House adopts resolution commemorating the opening of the Katy Visitors Center

Original title: Commemorating the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Katy Visitors Center.

Last action · August 27, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Mike Schofield

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What This Bill Does

The Texas House of Representatives formally congratulated the ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening of the Katy Visitors Center on August 27, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the facility; no state funding, legal requirements, or service changes are created by this resolution.

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

residents and guests

They gain access to a new visitors center resource providing tourism information, exhibits, and community displays.

Directly affected

city officials, staff, and volunteers

They receive official legislative commendation for their work on completing the visitors center project.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does H.R. No. 15 do?
It officially congratulates the opening of the Katy Visitors Center and commends those who contributed to the project.
What was the building used for previously?
It previously housed a fire station, a library, a tax assessor's office, Keep Katy Beautiful, and the city's Parks and Recreation and Marketing and Tourism Departments.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

7 actions
  1. Aug 27, 2025House
    Reported enrolled
  2. Aug 27, 2025HouseFloor
    Adopted
  3. Aug 27, 2025House
    Laid before the House
  4. Aug 27, 2025House
    Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
  5. Aug 26, 2025House
    Rules suspended
  6. Aug 25, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
Show 1 earlier action
  1. Aug 15, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Sponsors

Mike SchofieldHouse · District 132RepublicanAuthor

Connected Entities

Katy Heritage Society, City of Katy Convention & Tourism Bureau, DG Studios and 11 more
OrganizationKaty Heritage Society“Made valuable contributions to the project”Map →
OrganizationCity of Katy Convention & Tourism Bureau“Contributed to the project”Map →
OrganizationDG Studios“Made valuable contributions to the project”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session“Legislative body adopting the resolution”Map →
OrganizationKaty Vision Committee“Contributed to the project”Map →
OrganizationKeep Katy Beautiful“Involved in the project and previous building use”Map →
OrganizationVLK Architects“Made valuable contributions to the project”Map →
OrganizationKaty Visitors Center“New visitors center in Katy, Texas”Map →
locationHistoric Town Square“Area undergoing revitalization in Katy”Map →
OrganizationKaty City Council“Provided guidance and support for the project”Map →
OrganizationInnovative Environments“Made valuable contributions to the project”Map →
OrganizationParks and Recreation Department“Department involved in the project”Map →
locationCity of Katy“Municipality where the center is located”Map →
Organization900lbs“Experience design agency that contributed to the project”Map →

Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

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