1st Special Session
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No impact. Existing Master Services Agreements (MSAs), vendor contracts, and employment agreements remain fully enforceable without amendment.
No impact. There are no new certification requirements, labor mandates, or training protocols associated with this measure.
No impact. SR65 does not trigger reporting obligations to the Secretary of State, the Comptroller, or any licensing board.
None. This resolution imposes no levies, filing fees, or operational costs.
None. The text is explicit and self-contained as a memorial tribute. There are no "gray areas" requiring agency interpretation or future guidance.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Glenda Long | ||
| WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of Glenda Joan Gordon Long of Kilgore on July 13, 2025, at | ||
| the age of 83; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The daughter of Gus and Lucille Coy Gordon, the | ||
| former Glenda Gordon was born in Longview on December 23, 1941, | ||
| and she enjoyed the companionship of four siblings, Charley, | ||
| Wayne, Terry, and Loy; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Ms. Long was the proud mother of two daughters, | ||
| Leslie and Gussie, and over the years, her cherished family grew | ||
| to include 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 | ||
| great-great-grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A lifelong congregant of the Pentecostal Church, | ||
| Ms. Long grew up with a strong sense of community and | ||
| spirituality; a talented musician, she brought joy to those | ||
| around her when she played the piano; she also had a fondness for | ||
| birds, and she took pleasure in searching for unique finds at | ||
| yard sales; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this | ||
| treasured woman's love and friendship will always remember her | ||
| with great tenderness and affection; 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 Glenda Joan Gordon Long and extend heartfelt condolences to | ||
| the members of her family: to her dear companion, Frutoso Moreno; | ||
| to her daughters, Leslie Sowell and her husband, Anthony, and | ||
| Gussie Perez; to her brother, Charley Gordon, and his wife, | ||
| Kathy; to her grandchildren, Angela Olvera and her husband, Alex, | ||
| Billy Huffman, Crystal Melim and her husband, Robert, Brooke | ||
| Duncan, Joanna Bellah and her husband, Bradley, and Calelan Perez | ||
| and her husband, Timothy; to her great-grandchildren, Shy | ||
| Taylor, Ricky Pineda, Kylee and Mila Olvera, Ava, Kennedy, and | ||
| Easton Melim, and Laney, Nathan, and Haley Duncan; to her | ||
| great-great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and | ||
| friends; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Glenda Long. | ||
| 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 | ||
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Common questions about SR65
SR65 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the memory of a private citizen and carries zero business impact. It creates no new statutory requirements, regulatory mandates, or liability exposures for Texas entities; no action is required from your compliance or legal teams. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: Not Applicable.
SR65 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR65 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR65 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR65 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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