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HR 22TEXASSession 892State Billsigned

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Texas House adopts resolution honoring first responders of the July 2025 Texas Hill Country floods

Original title: Honoring the first responders who provided aid to those impacted by the Texas Hill Country floods of July 2025.

Last action · August 28, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Wes Virdell

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What This Bill Does

The Texas House of Representatives officially honors the local, state, national, and international first responders and volunteers who provided rescue and recovery aid during the July 2025 Texas Hill Country floods.

Why it matters

Provides formal legislative recognition and appreciation to emergency personnel and volunteers without altering any laws, funding allocations, or government services.

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

First responders

Receive formal legislative recognition and expression of appreciation from the Texas House of Representatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of House Resolution 22?

H.R. No. 22 formally honors and extends sincere appreciation to the first responders and volunteers who provided aid following the July 2025 Texas Hill Country floods.

Does this resolution change any laws or allocate funds?

No. This is a commemorative resolution and does not alter laws, provide funding, or change government services.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

7 actions

Aug 28, 2025House
Reported enrolled
Aug 27, 2025HouseFloor
Adopted
Aug 27, 2025House
Laid before the House
Aug 27, 2025House
Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Aug 26, 2025House
Rules suspended
Aug 25, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

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Aug 15, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Connected Entities

Salvation Army, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Texas Department of Public Safety and 16 more

OrganizationSalvation Army“Organization that received volunteers for community assistance”Map →

OrganizationFederal Emergency Management Agency“Mobilized federal urban search and rescue assets and logistical coordination”Map →

OrganizationTexas Department of Public Safety“Provided rescue operations assets”Map →

PersonScott Ruskan“U.S. Coast Guard swimmer who rescued approximately 165 people via helicopter”Map →

PersonWes Virdell“Sponsor of H.R. No. 22”Map →

OrganizationKerr County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency that conducted welfare checks and responded to service ca”Map →

OrganizationTexas National Guard“Provided personnel and assets for rescue operations”Map →

OrganizationLouisiana Swift Water Rescue team“Sent 14 specialists to assist in relief”Map →

OrganizationAmerican Red Cross“Organization that directed volunteers for community assistance”Map →

OrganizationMarble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department“Volunteer fire department that helped with search and rescue efforts”Map →

OrganizationNational Aeronautics and Space Administration“Deployed aircraft through its Disaster Response Coordination System”Map →

OrganizationTexas Parks and Wildlife Department“Provided boats, vehicles, and personnel for statewide rescue operations”Map →

OrganizationColorado Task Force 1“Sent 48 members to aid Texas flood response”Map →

OrganizationTexas A&M Engineering Extension Service“Formed two task forces with swift water rescue boat squads and urban search and ”Map →

OrganizationArkansas National Guard“Sent 22 personnel to assist in relief”Map →

OrganizationFundación 911“Provided K-9 teams from Acuña, Mexico”Map →

PersonMichael Phillips“Fire Chief of the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department who lost his life ”Map →

OrganizationSan Antonio Fire Department“Sent water rescue teams, medical personnel, and an ambulance bus”Map →

OrganizationKerrville Police Department“Law enforcement agency that responded to service calls in flood zones”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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