Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR57: Congratulating Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Michael Lee Russell on his retirement from the Texas State Guard.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 28, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 28, 2025:
89(2) HR 57 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 57 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Michael Lee Russell of Magnolia is retiring from the Texas State Guard in September 2025, drawing to a close an exceptional tenure with the Texas Military Department's state defense force branch; and WHEREAS, LTC Michael Russell has overseen Texas State Guard training at Camp Mabry in Austin since 2024; a senior staff officer, he is at the helm of a civil affairs battalion with three companies, including at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston; he was commander of the 4th Battalion, 2nd Brigade from 2019 through 2023, and he has been a medical brigade doctor and executive officer of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Brigade; he deployed in support of Operation Border Health Protection, and he led a successful operation during the state's historical 2021 winter storm; his awards include the Texas Medal of Merit, the Texas Humanitarian Service and Texas Faithful Service Medals, and the Adjutant General's Individual Award; and WHEREAS, A licensed clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Russell retired as an army officer and psychologist after nearly a quarter century of active-duty service; he served as the neuropsychology consultant to the U.S. Army surgeon general and as the army's expert on traumatic brain injury, and from 2014 through 2020, he directed the Center …
Sponsors
- Cecil Bell (R, HD-003) · 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, RUSSELL, MICHAEL LEE (NY9ID)
Common questions
- What is HR57?
- HR57 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Congratulating Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Michael Lee Russell on his retirement from the Texas State Guard.
- What is the status of HR57?
- Passed both chambers as of August 28, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 28, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR57?
- Cecil Bell (R, HD-003).
- Where is the official record for HR57?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00057
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