Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR159: In memory of Susan Gay Morrison of Austin.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 3, 2025
What the bill says
To amend the state constitution to allow for garnishment of wages of delinquent noncustodial parents, and voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment in 1983; she began her career as an assistant general counsel for the Texas Education Agency and served as an administrative law judge; after a long tenure in private practice, she became general counsel for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; and.
From the enrolled text, September 3, 2025:
to amend the state constitution to allow for garnishment of wages of delinquent noncustodial parents, and voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment in 1983; she began her career as an assistant general counsel for the Texas Education Agency and served as an administrative law judge; after a long tenure in private practice, she became general counsel for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; and WHEREAS, Ms. Morrison was a member of numerous professional associations and held many leadership roles, including president of Texas Women Lawyers and the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association; moreover, she served on the State Bar's Grievance Committee for District 9, and she was a director of the Travis County Bar Association; among other accolades, she was named a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation; she benefited the wider community as chair of the Travis County Fee Dispute Committee and a member of such bodies as the City of Austin Ethics Review Commission and Mueller Airport Redevelopment Advisory Board; a former president of the board of Communities in Schools, she helped fundraise and advocate for services for at-risk students; she also served as an election judge and as membership co-chair for the Austin Area Board of the League of Women Voters; in addition, she was very active in the Kiwanis Club and served as …
Sponsors
- Maria Flores (D, HD-051) · 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: MORRISON, SUSAN GAY (NI6LJ), Resolutions--Memorial
Common questions
- What is HR159?
- HR159 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): In memory of Susan Gay Morrison of Austin.
- What does HR159 do?
- In its own words: To amend the state constitution to allow for garnishment of wages of delinquent noncustodial parents, and voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment in 1983; she began her career as an assistant general counsel for the Texas Education Agency and served as an administrative law judge; after a long tenure in private practice, she became general counsel for the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; and.
- What is the status of HR159?
- Passed both chambers as of September 3, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 3, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR159?
- Maria Flores (D, HD-051).
- Where is the official record for HR159?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00159
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