Texas HR17: In memory of the 13 victims of catastrophic flooding that occurred in San Antonio on June 11 and 12, 2025.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, July 21, 2025:

89(1) HR 17 - Introduced version - Bill Text 89S10131 CW-D By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 17 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, People from across the State of Texas were deeply saddened by the tragic events of June 11 and 12, 2025, when catastrophic flooding in San Antonio claimed the lives of 13 residents; and WHEREAS, As storms produced widespread flash flooding in the San Antonio area and unleashed more than six inches of rain in just a few hours, high water flooding occurred on the lower level of Interstate 35 and on many other roads; at approximately 4:15 a.m. on June 12, first responders began receiving calls about individuals stranded on the Loop 410 frontage road near Perrin Beitel Road, where a wall of water swept more than a dozen vehicles into Beitel Creek and where 11 of the 13 victims were killed; the other two victims were found near Leon Creek and U.S. Highway 90 as well as several miles upstream; volunteers joined the San Antonio Fire and Police Departments and Texas A&M Task Force 1, a statewide urban search and rescue team, in conducting extensive rescue operations; and WHEREAS, This heartbreaking incident led to the passing of Esther Chung, age 77; Derwin Anderson, age 43; Martha De La Torre Rangel, age 55, and her son, Josue Pina De La Torre, …

Sponsors

• Trey Martinez Fischer (D, HD-116) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 21, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HR17?

HR17 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 1st Special Session): In memory of the 13 victims of catastrophic flooding that occurred in San Antonio on June 11 and 12, 2025.

What is the status of HR17?

Introduced as of July 21, 2025. Latest action: Filed (July 21, 2025).

Who sponsored HR17?

Trey Martinez Fischer (D, HD-116).

Where is the official record for HR17?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=891&Bill=HR00017