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SR 8TEXASSession 892State Billsigned
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Texas Senate honors the life and legacy of Dr. James F. Arens

Original title: In memory of James F. Arens.

Last action · September 4, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Lois Kolkhorst

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate formally honors the life, medical career, and legacy of Dr. James F. Arens, who passed away on July 27, 2025, at the age of 91.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record through an honorary memorial; no funding, services, or legal rights are altered.

Background
  • Senate Resolution 8 is an honorary legislative measure introduced in the Texas Senate during the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Family of James F. Arens

Receives a prepared copy of the resolution as an expression of sympathy from the Texas Senate.

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What is the purpose of Senate Resolution 8?
The resolution honors and commemorates the life, career, and legacy of Dr. James F. Arens and expresses condolences to his family.
When was Senate Resolution 8 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 19, 2025Senate
    Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Sponsors

Lois KolkhorstSenate · District 18RepublicanAuthor

Connected Entities

James F. Arens II, Health Science Center at Houston, James F. Arens and 25 more
PersonJames F. Arens II“Son of James F. Arens”Map →
OrganizationHealth Science Center at Houston“Institution of professional leadership”Map →
PersonJames F. Arens“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
OrganizationTexas Society of Anesthesiologists“Professional society”Map →
OrganizationOchsner Clinic“Clinic in New Orleans”Map →
OrganizationCreighton University“University where medical degree was earned”Map →
locationNew Orleans“Location of residency and Ochsner Clinic”Map →
locationMinnesota“State of birth”Map →
PersonPatricia Ann Goforth“Daughter of James F. Arens”Map →
PersonDavid“Grandchild of James F. Arens”Map →
PersonPorter“Grandchild of James F. Arens”Map →
locationTravis Air Force Base“Military assignment location”Map →
locationCaliforia“State of Travis Air Force Base”Map →
PersonLauren“Grandchild of James F. Arens”Map →
OrganizationAmerican Board of Anesthesiology“Professional board”Map →
PersonPeyton“Grandchild of James F. Arens”Map →
OrganizationAmerican Board of Medical Specialties“Professional board”Map →
OrganizationAmerican Societies of Anesthesiologists“Professional society”Map →
PersonElsbeth“Grandchild of James F. Arens”Map →
OrganizationBlinn College Foundation“Foundation where Dr. Arens remained active”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Mississippi“Institution of professional leadership”Map →
OrganizationMD Anderson Cancer Center“Institution of professional leadership”Map →
locationHamel“Birthplace of James F. Arens”Map →
PersonAnn Gardner Arens“Wife of James F. Arens”Map →
OrganizationThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston“Institution of professional leadership”Map →
OrganizationUnited States Air Force“Branch of military service”Map →
OrganizationCrosier Seminary“School attended by James F. Arens”Map →
locationHawaii“Location of medical residency”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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