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Texas House adopts resolution paying tribute to the memory of Brooke Catherine Harber

Original title: In memory of Brooke Catherine Harber of Dallas.

Last action · August 28, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Morgan Meyer

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What This Bill Does

The Texas House of Representatives formally honors the memory of 11-year-old Brooke Catherine Harber of Dallas, who passed away during the July 2025 flooding in Kerr County, and extends condolences to her family.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record by issuing a formal memorial tribute; no funding, services, or legal rights are altered.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Family and relatives of Brooke Catherine Harber

Receives an official copy of the memorial resolution and the formal condolences of the Texas House of Representatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of H.R. No. 42?
H.R. No. 42 is a commemorative resolution adopted by the Texas House of Representatives to honor the memory of Brooke Catherine Harber and express condolences to her family.
Did this resolution allocate any funding or change state laws?
No. As a commemorative resolution, it changes only the official legislative record and does not appropriate funds or alter state laws.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

7 actions
  1. Aug 28, 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 18, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Connected Entities

Annie Harber, RJ Harber, St. Rita Catholic School and 10 more
PersonAnnie Harber“Mother of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
PersonRJ Harber“Father of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
OrganizationSt. Rita Catholic School“School attended by Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
PersonCharlene Harber“Grandmother of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
locationKerr County“Location of the July 2025 flooding”Map →
PersonJennifer Harber“Aunt of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
PersonLisa Cravotta King“Great-aunt of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
locationDallas“Hometown of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
PersonGreg Harber“Great-uncle of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
PersonJimmy Cravotta“Great-uncle of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
PersonBrooke Catherine Harber“Subject of the memorial resolution”Map →
PersonBlair Harber“Sister of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →
PersonMike Harber“Grandfather of Brooke Catherine Harber”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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