Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR171: Commemorating the 2025 Global Encounters Festival and commending the members of the Ismaili Muslim community in House District 76 and throughout Texas for their leadership in organizing the event.
Status: In committee, September 3, 2025
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 3, 2025:
89(2) HR 171 - Introduced version - Bill Text 89S21386 JRI-F By: Lalani H.R. No. 171 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The members of the Ismaili Muslim community in House District 76 and throughout Texas are deserving of special recognition for their leadership in organizing the 2025 Global Encounters Festival; and WHEREAS, Although the event is international in scope, the important role played by Ismaili Muslims from Texas in this prestigious event brings great pride to their fellow residents of the Lone Star State and serves to heighten the prominence of Texas on the world stage; and WHEREAS, The Global Encounters Festival took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from July 20 through 27, 2025; and WHEREAS, Organized by the Ismaili Muslim community with the collaboration of several UAE organizations, the festival is dedicated to promoting tolerance and coexistence while showcasing the power of the arts and sports to build bridges between cultures; the event marked the first time that the Jubilee Arts and Jubilee Games have been staged at the same time, and it brought together 4,000 artists and athletes from more than 50 countries and drew an audience of over 25,000 visitors; and WHEREAS, The festival featured more than 250 works of art from artists across the globe through the International Art Gallery, film screenings showcasing international filmmakers and their stories …
Sponsors
- Suleman Lalani (D, HD-076) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: GLOBAL ENCOUNTERS FESTIVAL (NJ0Q0), Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, ISMAILI MUSLIM COMMUNITY (NS0WP)
Common questions
- What is HR171?
- HR171 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Commemorating the 2025 Global Encounters Festival and commending the members of the Ismaili Muslim community in House District 76 and throughout Texas for their leadership in organizing the event.
- What is the status of HR171?
- In committee as of September 3, 2025. Latest action: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars (September 3, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR171?
- Suleman Lalani (D, HD-076).
- Where is the official record for HR171?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00171
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