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SR 23TEXASSession 892State Billsigned

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Texas Senate pays tribute to the memory of James and Cynthia Rushing

Original title: In memory of James Randall "J. R." Rushing and Cynthia Cherise Rushing of Sulphur Springs.

Last action · September 4, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Bryan Hughes

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate formally honors the lives of James Randall "J. R." Rushing and Cynthia Cherise Rushing of Sulphur Springs, who died in the July 4, 2025, flooding in Kerr County.

Why it matters

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

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Family of James and Cynthia Rushing

Receives an official copy of the resolution and legislative condolences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is being honored by this resolution?

The honors James Randall "J. R." Rushing and Cynthia Cherise Rushing of Sulphur Springs.

What action did the Texas Senate take?

The Texas Senate adopted the on September 4, 2025, and adjourned in their memory.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

4 actions

Sep 4, 2025Senate
Reported enrolled
Sep 4, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
Sep 4, 2025Senate
Read & adopted
Aug 22, 2025Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Connected Entities

Alora Home Health Software, Texas Senate, Kerr County and 4 more

OrganizationAlora Home Health Software“Employer of Cynthia Rushing”Map →

OrganizationTexas Senate“Adopting body”Map →

locationKerr County“Location of the July 4, 2025, flooding”Map →

locationSulphur Springs“Hometown of the Rushings”Map →

OrganizationFlowserve“Employer of J. R. Rushing”Map →

PersonJames Randall Rushing“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →

PersonCynthia Cherise Rushing“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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