1st Special Session
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
None. This resolution does not trigger "change in law" provisions, nor does it require amendments to vendor agreements, employment contracts, or Master Services Agreements (MSAs).
None. No new certifications, mandatory training, or personnel adjustments are required.
None. There are no new filing obligations, forms, or retention schedules mandated by this text.
None. This legislation imposes no new taxes, fees, or surcharges.
None. The text is purely honorary and unambiguous. There are no regulatory gray zones or areas subject to future interpretation.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Annette Holmes, who is retiring from her role as senior | ||
| analyst for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts after 31 | ||
| years with the office, which concludes her 46 years of | ||
| outstanding service to the State of Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A native of Texas and a graduate of Bishop | ||
| College, where she earned her bachelor's degree in business | ||
| education, Annette Holmes began her career in public service with | ||
| a clear commitment to effective government, sound policymaking, | ||
| and the well-being of the people of Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the course of her career, Annette Holmes has | ||
| served in a wide range of positions across state and local | ||
| government; as executive director of the Legislative Black | ||
| Caucus, she played a key role in policy development, constituent | ||
| advocacy, and advancing legislative priorities on behalf of | ||
| underrepresented communities; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Annette brought her insight and experience to the | ||
| Texas Senate and served as a senior staff member in the offices of | ||
| multiple legislators, including state senator Royce West and | ||
| former state senators Rodney Ellis and Frank Tejeda; she also | ||
| served with distinction on the staff of Travis County | ||
| Commissioner Hank Gonzalez and continued to contribute to | ||
| effective governance and public outreach at the local level; and | ||
| WHEREAS, During her more than three decades at the Office | ||
| of the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Annette served as a senior | ||
| analyst and applied her knowledge of state operations and finance | ||
| to advance transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the | ||
| effective use of public resources; her deep institutional | ||
| knowledge and dedication to excellence made her a valued | ||
| colleague and a trusted voice within the agency; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In addition to her professional achievements, | ||
| Annette has remained active in her local community through her | ||
| faithful service as a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church as well | ||
| as through her participation in such events and charitable | ||
| organizations as the American Cancer Society's East Austin Relay | ||
| for Life and the Sisters Network; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Annette Holmes has earned the respect and | ||
| admiration of colleagues, community leaders, and all who have had | ||
| the privilege to work alongside her, and her unwavering | ||
| commitment to service in all aspects of her life sets a shining | ||
| example for future generations of public servants; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Annette Holmes | ||
| on her valuable contributions to the Lone Star State and extend | ||
| to her congratulations on her retirement and best wishes for the | ||
| future; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| West | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on August 15, 2025. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Common questions about SR92
Senate Resolution 92 is a ceremonial legislative act commending Annette Holmes on her retirement. It creates no new statutory requirements, amends no existing regulations, and has no impact on private sector operations or compliance obligations. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A (No action required).
SR92 was authored by Texas Senator Royce West during the 1st Special Session.
SR92 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR92 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR92 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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