Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas SR76: Recognizing Margaret J. Gómez for her service as commissioner of Travis County Precinct Four.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 4, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 15, 2025:
89(2) SR 76 - Enrolled version - Bill Text SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 76 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Margaret J. Gómez on her distinguished service as commissioner of Travis County Precinct Four and on her many contributions to Travis County; and WHEREAS, Margaret J. Gómez was inspired to pursue politics by her father's interest in local and world news and his emphasis on education, and she went on to lead a trailblazing career as one of the most highly esteemed and longest-serving elected officials in Travis County; and WHEREAS, In 1973, Margaret first became involved in county governance as an aide to Richard Moya, the first Latino elected as a Travis County commissioner; she broke barriers as the first woman to become a Travis County constable and served from 1980 until 1994, and in 1995, she became the first Mexican American woman elected to the Travis County Commissioners Court; and WHEREAS, Margaret's wisdom and expertise as a commissioner have positively affected available resources for all of the county's residents and helped the county government to thrive in an era of tremendous growth and change; she guided the establishment of such institutions as the Travis County Health and Human Services Department, STAR Flight, and the Travis County Housing Authority, and her extensive committee and …
Sponsors
- Judith Zaffirini (D, SD-021) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Vote recorded in Journal
- : Read & adopted
- : Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, GÓMEZ, MARGARET J. (N28E1)
Common questions
- What is SR76?
- SR76 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Recognizing Margaret J. Gómez for her service as commissioner of Travis County Precinct Four.
- What is the status of SR76?
- Passed both chambers as of September 4, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 4, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR76?
- Judith Zaffirini (D, SD-021).
- Where is the official record for SR76?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=SR00076
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