Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR99: Congratulating Tina Cannon on her retirement as president and CEO of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
Status: In committee, August 28, 2025
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 27, 2025:
89(2) HR 99 - Introduced version - Bill Text 89S21129 KSM-D By: Bucy H.R. No. 99 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Tina Cannon is retiring as president and chief executive officer of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce on September 12, 2025, drawing to a close more than a half decade of exemplary service to the chamber; and WHEREAS, A dedicated advocate for underrepresented communities, Ms. Cannon joined the Austin LGBT Chamber in May 2019, and under her able leadership, the chamber's membership has grown by over 500 percent; she also played an instrumental role in launching the Pride in Local Music Festival and expanding the annual Business of Pride Awards, and she led a number of high-profile intercity visits that amplified the voices of local LGBTQ+ businesses at the national and international levels; in addition, she oversaw the establishment of the Diversity & Ethnic Chamber Alliance, and she spearheaded the Regional Equity in Economic Development Plan, which promotes resilience, equity, and inclusive investment across Central Texas; and WHEREAS, Ms. Cannon has brought to her role a wealth of experience in public service; she previously served as a senior policy analyst for a member of the Austin City Council, and in 2017, she became the vice president of local government relations at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, A graduate of …
Sponsors
- John Bucy (D, HD-136) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, CANNON, TINA (NW0RL)
Common questions
- What is HR99?
- HR99 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Congratulating Tina Cannon on her retirement as president and CEO of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
- What is the status of HR99?
- In committee as of August 28, 2025. Latest action: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars (August 28, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR99?
- John Bucy (D, HD-136).
- Where is the official record for HR99?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00099
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