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What does Texas SR8 do?
SR8 is a ceremonial resolution honoring a deceased individual and imposes no statutory or regulatory obligations on Texas businesses. You may immediately close your review of this item; it requires no further action.
Signed Into Law
Signed August 15, 2025Effective 2025-09-01
SR8
1st Special Session
In memory of Reginald Reagan "Reg" Connor Jr. of Walnut Grove.
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SR8: Government Affairs Overview
SR8 is a ceremonial resolution honoring a deceased individual and imposes no statutory or regulatory obligations on Texas businesses. You may immediately close your review of this item; it requires no further action.
Sen. Bryan Hughes·Senate Bill·1st Special Session
LowStandard timeline
Low Cost
Effective:2025-09-01
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SR8
LowIn memory of Reginald Reagan "Reg" Connor Jr. of Walnut Grove.
Low Compliance Urgency
Requires routine attention
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-09-01Primary Author: Sen. Bryan Hughes
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Implementation Timeline
- Effective Date: September 1, 2025
- Compliance Deadline: N/A (No mandates exist).
- Agency Rulemaking: None. No state agency has jurisdiction or directive to promulgate rules based on this resolution.
Immediate Action Plan
- Archive Immediately: Mark SR8 as "Non-Operational" in your legislative tracking software.
- Filter Alerts: Update your compliance dashboard to suppress further alerts regarding this specific bill number to prevent false positives during audits.
- No Communication Needed: Do not circulate this analysis to department heads; it requires no attention from operations or HR.
Operational Changes Required
Contracts
None. This resolution does not trigger "Change in Law" provisions, nor does it require amendments to vendor, employment, or service agreements.
Hiring/Training
None. No personnel notifications or training updates are necessary.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
None. Do not create a compliance file for this legislation. No filings are required with the Secretary of State.
Fees & Costs
None. There are no fiscal implications, fee increases, or budget adjustments required.
Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations
None. The text is self-contained and purely sentiment-based. There are no regulatory gray zones or deferred implementation details.
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Senate Authors
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SR8
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Who authored SR8?
SR8 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
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When was SR8 signed into law?
SR8 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
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How significant are the changes in SR8?
The regulatory priority for SR8 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
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What is the cost impact of SR8?
The cost impact of SR8 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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What topics does SR8 address?
SR8 addresses topics including resolutions, resolutions--memorial and connor, reginald reagan "reg", jr..
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What are the key dates for SR8?
Key dates for SR8: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: January 11, 2026