Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR162: Commending Judge Niland for his service as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tempore Joe Moody.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 3, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 3, 2025:
89(2) HR 162 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 162 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Judge Niland has distinguished himself in his responsibilities as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tempore Joe Moody during the 1st and 2nd Called Sessions of the 89th Texas Legislature; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Niland has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, such as building relationships with constituents and analyzing and reporting on the policy efforts of the Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Mr. Niland is a graduate of Columbia University, where he studied sustainable development, was an offensive lineman on the football team, and held leadership roles with the Sigma Chi Fraternity; along the way, he served as an engagement specialist at the Staten Island Borough Hall and as a regulatory compliance specialist at Palmer Steel Supplies in McAllen; in 2024, he was recognized as Counselor of the Term at Camp Longhorn in Burnet; and WHEREAS, Judge Niland has performed his duties as a legislative aide with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine …
Sponsors
- Joseph Moody (D, HD-078) · 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--Congratulatory & Honorary, NILAND, JUDGE (NU5R6)
Common questions
- What is HR162?
- HR162 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Commending Judge Niland for his service as a legislative aide in the office of Speaker Pro Tempore Joe Moody.
- What is the status of HR162?
- Passed both chambers as of September 3, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 3, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR162?
- Joseph Moody (D, HD-078).
- Where is the official record for HR162?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00162
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