TexasTexas lawmakers honor George Cowden at an Austin building dedication
Texas lawmakers honor George Cowden at the dedication of a relief group’s Austin headquarters and call for an official copy to be prepared for him.
What it does
Texas lawmakers recognize the dedication of Children’s Emergency Relief International’s Austin building named for George Cowden and thank him for his service.
The resolution calls for the Texas House and Senate to prepare an official copy for Cowden as a mark of respect.
Argument forThe recognition could draw attention to Cowden’s public service and the organization’s work supporting children and families.
Argument againstThe resolution may honor Cowden without providing new food, clean water, or safe homes for the children the organization serves.
More detail
The Texas Legislature commemorates the dedication and expresses appreciation for George Cowden’s service. The building is Children’s Emergency Relief International’s Austin headquarters, named for former Texas representative George Malcolm Cowden. The organization held the dedication ceremony on August 15, 2025.
The resolution calls for an official copy to be prepared for George Cowden. The copy is an expression of regard from the Texas House and Senate.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Sep 17Signed by the Governor Greg AbbottBecame Law
- Sep 4Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- Sep 4Signed in the SenateMajor
- Sep 4Signed in the HouseMajor
- Sep 4Reported enrolledMinor
- Sep 4Senate passage reportedMajor
- Sep 4Vote recorded in Journal
- Sep 4Read & adoptedPassed 2nd Chamber
- Aug 27Received from the HouseMinor
- Aug 27AdoptedPassed 1st Chamber
- Aug 27Laid before the HouseMinor
- Aug 27Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- Aug 26Rules suspended
- Aug 25Referred to Local & Consent CalendarsMinor
- Aug 18FiledIntroduced