Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR80: In memory of Kent Monroe Wattinger of Marble Falls.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 2, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 2, 2025:
89(2) HR 80 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 80 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The family and friends of Kent Monroe Wattinger of Marble Falls suffered an immeasurable loss with his passing on July 8, 2025, at the age of 36; and WHEREAS, While their vehicle was being swept away by floodwaters in Liberty Hill, Mr. Wattinger summoned the strength and courage to push his wife, Samantha, toward the riverbank, where she was able to pull herself to safety; though he succumbed to the floodwaters, his heroic sacrifice on that fateful day will forever be remembered; and WHEREAS, Born on July 25, 1988, Kent Wattinger was raised by his mother, Kimmie Lynch, and his grandparents; as a child, he cherished time spent in 4-H with his grandmother, and as a young man, he enjoyed playing in bands with his friends; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wattinger and his first wife, Rebecca, became the proud parents of a daughter, Violet; after that marriage ended, he was fortunate enough to find love again with his second wife, Samantha, and he had the pleasure of seeing his treasured family grow to include two more children, Hunter and Zoey; and WHEREAS, Over the course of a rewarding career in the technology industry, Mr. Wattinger rose through the ranks to become a software development engineer at Amazon …
Sponsors
- Caroline Harris Davila (R, HD-052) · 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--Memorial, WATTINGER, KENT MONROE (NE56B)
Common questions
- What is HR80?
- HR80 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): In memory of Kent Monroe Wattinger of Marble Falls.
- What is the status of HR80?
- Passed both chambers as of September 2, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 2, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR80?
- Caroline Harris Davila (R, HD-052).
- Where is the official record for HR80?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00080
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