Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR28: Congratulating the Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia on his appointment as bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Austin.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 28, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 28, 2025:
89(2) HR 28 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 28 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin on July 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, Bishop Garcia was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Austin in 1988, and he went on to serve as associate pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Humble and three Austin parishes, St. Catherine of Siena, Cristo Rey, and St. Louis King of France, and as founding pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Austin; in 2014, he was named vicar general and moderator of the curia, and the following year he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Austin; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Bishop Garcia has held a number of leadership roles with the diocese, including vocation director and master of ceremonies for the bishop, chair of the Presbyteral Council, and dean of the Austin North Deanery, and he served as a member of the Diocesan Vocation Team, Liturgical Commission, Diaconal Advisory Committee, College of Consultors, and Priests' Personnel Board; he left the Diocese of Austin in 2019 to become bishop of the Diocese of Monterey in California; and WHEREAS, A native of Central Texas, Bishop Garcia holds an associate's degree from Tyler Junior College, bachelor's …
Sponsors
- Gina Hinojosa (D, HD-049) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, GARCIA, DANIEL E. (N40TO)
Common questions
- What is HR28?
- HR28 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Congratulating the Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia on his appointment as bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Austin.
- What is the status of HR28?
- Passed both chambers as of August 28, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 28, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR28?
- Gina Hinojosa (D, HD-049).
- Where is the official record for HR28?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00028
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