1st Special Session
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
None. This resolution does not alter force majeure clauses, indemnity provisions, or vendor agreements. Do not issue redlines for existing contracts.
None. No changes to HR policy, staffing levels, or mandatory training modules are required.
None. There are no filing requirements with the Secretary of State or industry regulators.
None. This legislation imposes no levies, surcharges, or administrative fees.
None. The text is restricted to the expression of legislative sentiment regarding a specific individual. There is no regulatory gray zone, and no future agency interpretation will alter the non-binding nature of this resolution.
Our government affairs experts can walk you through this bill's specific impact on your operations.
Schedule ConsultationInformation presented is for general knowledge only and is provided without warranty, express or implied. Consult qualified government affairs professionals and legal counsel before making compliance decisions.
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
|
|
||
| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Joe Weinberg | ||
| WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort | ||
| those saddened by the death of Joe Herman Weinberg of Marshall on | ||
| May 18, 2025, at the age of 86; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Joseph Harris Weinberg and Nell Davis | ||
| Weinberg, Joe Weinberg was born in Kilgore on February 4, 1939, | ||
| and he grew up with the companionship of two brothers, George and | ||
| John, and a sister, Mary; a member of the Kilgore High School | ||
| Class of 1957, he went on to earn a business degree from North | ||
| Texas State University in 1962; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Weinberg embarked on a long and rewarding | ||
| career in retail when he joined Weinberg's, his family's menswear | ||
| store in downtown Kilgore; in 1969, he founded Oil Center Uniform | ||
| Company in Lafayette, Louisiana, and three years later, he | ||
| purchased and managed the historic Joe Weisman and Company | ||
| department store in Marshall; he later expanded into ventures in | ||
| Texarkana and Shreveport, Louisiana; warm, outgoing, and a | ||
| natural salesman, he had the ability to make his customers feel | ||
| appreciated, and he brought his sharp fashion sense to each of | ||
| his businesses; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Weinberg enjoyed the | ||
| love and support of his wife, the former Gayle Littlefield, with | ||
| whom he shared 65 years of marriage; he was the devoted father of | ||
| two sons, Trey and Russell, and over the years, his cherished | ||
| family grew to include six grandchildren and three | ||
| great-grandchildren; his favorite pastimes included golf, | ||
| fishing, reading, and bridge nights with friends; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Joe Weinberg appreciated life's simple pleasures | ||
| and treasured the richness that each day brought, and he will | ||
| long be remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Joe Herman Weinberg and extend sincere condolences to the | ||
| members of his family: to his wife, Gayle Weinberg; to his sons, | ||
| Joe "Trey" Herman Weinberg Jr. and John Russell Weinberg; to his | ||
| siblings, George Weinberg and his wife, Pam, and Mary Nell | ||
| Weinberg Fried and her husband, Jack; to his grandchildren, | ||
| Joseph, Jonathon, Andrew, John, Sloane, and Shea; to his | ||
| great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Jonathan, and Thomas; and to his | ||
| other relatives and friends; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Joe Weinberg. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on August 15, 2025, by | ||
| a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
Explore more bills from this author and on related topics
Common questions about SR35
Senate Resolution 35 is a ceremonial legislative act memorializing Joe Herman Weinberg and creates no statutory requirements, compliance obligations, or legal duties for business entities. No industries are affected, and the resolution does not amend the Texas Business Organizations Code or any regulatory statutes. You may disregard this item for compliance purposes.
SR35 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR35 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR35 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR35 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SR35 addresses topics including resolutions, resolutions--memorial and weinberg, joe herman.
Need help with Government Relations, Lobbying, or compliance? JD Key Consulting has the expertise you're looking for.
