Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR68: In memory of Dr. Maxine Thornton-Reese of Dallas.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 21, 2025
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 21, 2025:
89(2) HR 68 - Introduced version - Bill Text 89S20680 KRT-D By: Rose H.R. No. 68 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The citizens of Dallas lost an esteemed community leader with the passing of Dr. Maxine Thornton-Reese on August 15, 2025, at the age of 86; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Mack and Lucille Thornton, the former Maxine Thornton was born in Dallas on December 7, 1938, and she grew up with the companionship of two sisters, Thelma and Bobbye; as one of the first African American students to attend North Texas State College, her experiences during the Civil Rights movement were documented in the university's oral history project; she earned her bachelor's degree in 1961 and her master's degree in 1967 before attaining her doctor of education degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1982; and WHEREAS, Over the course of a long and rewarding career with the Dallas Independent School District, Dr. Thornton-Reese served as a mathematics teacher, counselor, assistant principal, principal, and dean of instruction; after retiring from education, she embarked on a second career in civic service, and during her eight years representing District 4 on the Dallas City Council, her many accomplishments included helping to improve public amenities and expand after-school programs; she also served on a number of committees and boards, among them the Dallas Citizens Police Review …
Sponsors
- Toni Rose (D, HD-110) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Rules suspended
- : Filed
Subjects: THORNTON-REESE, MAXINE (NE17F), Resolutions--Memorial
Common questions
- What is HR68?
- HR68 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): In memory of Dr. Maxine Thornton-Reese of Dallas.
- What is the status of HR68?
- Passed both chambers as of August 21, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 21, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR68?
- Toni Rose (D, HD-110).
- Where is the official record for HR68?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00068
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