Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR60: In memory of Cacique Jose Sierra Sr. of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe in El Paso.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 28, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 28, 2025:
89(2) HR 60 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 60 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The passing of Cacique Jose Sierra Sr. on August 16, 2025, concluded a remarkable life of service to the Tigua people of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe in El Paso; and WHEREAS, Jose Sierra was born into the YDSP in 1943; over the years, he went on to hold the leadership positions of governor, alguacil, or sheriff, tribal judge, and mayordomo; in 2017, he became cacique, or chief, a lifelong term on the tribal council that represents the highest spiritual authority in guiding the pueblo's ceremonies and traditions; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to the well-being of the Tigua people, Cacique Sierra played a key role in the establishment of such community assets as the YDSP Cultural Center, a spice plant, a health care clinic, an early learning center, and new housing; he was also instrumental in securing federal and state recognition of the pueblo, and his efforts contributed to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the tribe's gaming rights; in addition, he led a delegation to the Netherlands to help secure the repatriation of several sacred artifacts that had been held there since 1882; and WHEREAS, Outside of his service to the pueblo, Mr. Sierra worked for more than three decades as a …
Sponsors
- Mary Gonzalez (D, HD-075) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Moody (D, HD-078)
- Claudia Ordaz Perez (D, HD-079)
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: SIERRA, CACIQUE JOSE, SR. (NO3RM), Resolutions--Memorial
Common questions
- What is HR60?
- HR60 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): In memory of Cacique Jose Sierra Sr. of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe in El Paso.
- What is the status of HR60?
- Passed both chambers as of August 28, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 28, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR60?
- Mary Gonzalez (D, HD-075), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR60?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00060
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