Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR143: In memory of Mary Grace Baker of Beaumont.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 3, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 3, 2025:
89(2) HR 143 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 143 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at the passing of Mary Grace Baker of Beaumont, who was tragically lost in the July 4, 2025, flooding in Kerr County; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Katie O'Neill Baker and Clarke Baker, Mary Grace Baker was born in Beaumont on April 10, 2017, and she was eight years old at the time of her passing; she enjoyed an extremely close bond with her younger brother, Jeb, and included him in every activity; surrounded by the love of family, she spent many happy hours in the company of her cousins, Molly, Will, Sonny, Laurel, and Robby, who was often taken to be her twin; she adored her parents and grandparents, and her favorite activities included playing mahjong with her mother, going to the West End Little League opening day with her father, golfing with PatPat, visiting the spa with Shesha, and playing tickle monster with Popsie; she was especially devoted to her grandmother Nana, who hosted countless playdates and sleepovers and imparted valuable lessons of religious faith; Mary Grace received her First Holy Communion at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church; and WHEREAS, Through the years, Mary Grace attended Calder Baptist nursery, Trinity Weekday Ministries, and St. Anne Catholic School, …
Sponsors
- Dade Phelan (R, HD-021) · 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: BAKER, MARY GRACE (N91HL), Resolutions--Memorial
Common questions
- What is HR143?
- HR143 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): In memory of Mary Grace Baker of Beaumont.
- What is the status of HR143?
- Passed both chambers as of September 3, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 3, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR143?
- Dade Phelan (R, HD-021).
- Where is the official record for HR143?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00143
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