Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 1st Special Session
Texas SR12: Recognizing the Tarleton State University men's rodeo team for winning a National Championship.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 15, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 15, 2025:
89(1) SR 12 - Enrolled version - Bill Text SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the men's rodeo team at Tarleton State University, which won the national championship at the 2025 College National Finals Rodeo; and WHEREAS, These dedicated student athletes carried on a proud legacy of exemplary skill and performance at the national competition and captivated audiences during their individual and team events; and WHEREAS, Team members Montgomery Parsons, Coleman Shallbetter, Bailey Small, and Waitley Sharon delivered impressive performances in saddle bronc riding; Landris White competed fiercely in steer wrestling, and Brayden Roe excelled in tie-down roping; each athlete displayed remarkable grit, precision, and the relentless drive to bring home the team championship, scoring 250 points ahead of the runner-up; and WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of head rodeo coach Mark Eakin and associate head rodeo coach Brittany Stewart, these university competitors developed outstanding discipline and proudly represented their university as one of the nation's largest and winningest rodeo programs; and WHEREAS, Tarleton State University and the State of Texas are justifiably proud of the team for upholding a tradition of excellence in collegiate rodeo through their exceptional athleticism and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th …
Sponsors
- Brian Birdwell (R, SD-022) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Vote recorded in Journal
- : Read & adopted
- : Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY
Common questions
- What is SR12?
- SR12 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 1st Special Session): Recognizing the Tarleton State University men's rodeo team for winning a National Championship.
- What is the status of SR12?
- Passed both chambers as of August 15, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 15, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR12?
- Brian Birdwell (R, SD-022).
- Where is the official record for SR12?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=891&Bill=SR00012
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