TexasTexas House honors Ellen Getten and offers condolences to her family
Adopted by the Texas House, the resolution honors Ellen Getten, who died in the July 4, 2025, floods, and offers condolences to her family.
What it does
The Texas House honors Ellen Getten, a nine-year-old Houston girl who died in the July 4, 2025, Kerr County floods, and offers condolences to her family.
The House directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for Ellen’s family.
Argument forThe public tribute and official copy may comfort Ellen’s family by honoring her memory and sharing her story.
Argument againstBecause the resolution focuses on remembrance and condolences, it may not give the family practical help after their loss.
More detail
The Texas House honors Ellen Getten and offers condolences to her family. Ellen Getten was a nine-year-old from Houston who died in the July 4, 2025, Kerr County floods; the resolution names her parents, sister, extended family, and friends. The House adopted the resolution on September 3, 2025.
The House directs that an official copy be prepared for Ellen’s family. The official copy is for Ellen Getten’s family. The resolution also directs the House to adjourn that day in Ellen’s memory.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Sep 3Reported enrolledLatest
- Sep 3AdoptedAdopted
- Sep 3Laid before the HouseMinor
- Sep 3Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- Sep 3Rules suspended
- Sep 2Referred to Local & Consent CalendarsMinor
- Sep 2FiledIntroduced
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