TexasTexas House honors Kent Wattinger and offers his family condolences
The Texas House adopted a tribute to Kent Monroe Wattinger, who died in floodwaters while helping his wife reach safety, and offered his family condolences.
What it does
The Texas House honors Kent Wattinger and offers condolences to his family. It also directs that a family copy be prepared and that the House adjourn in his memory.
Argument forAn official tribute and a copy for the family could give grieving relatives a lasting record of public recognition.
Argument againstPreparing the family’s official copy could take House staff time that might otherwise go to other legislative work.
More detail
The Texas House honors Kent Wattinger and directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for his family. The condolences extend to his wife, his three children, his mothers, and his other relatives and friends. The House adopted the resolution on September 2, 2025. The memorial adjournment instruction applies to that day.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Sep 2Reported enrolledLatest
- Sep 2AdoptedAdopted
- Sep 2Laid before the HouseMinor
- Sep 2Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- Sep 2Rules suspended
- Aug 28Referred to Local & Consent CalendarsMinor
- Aug 26FiledIntroduced
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