Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HR275: In memory of Judge Zinetta Arceneaux Burney of Houston.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 1, 2025:
89(R) HR 275 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 275 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Honorable Zinetta Arceneaux Burney of Houston passed away on September 22, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving her loved ones to reflect on her remarkable life and achievements; and WHEREAS, A Houston native, the former Zinetta Arceneaux was born on February 24, 1941, to John and Thelma Arceneaux; although she left high school to raise her daughter, Sharon Maria Burney, she later earned her GED and completed training to begin her career as a licensed vocational nurse; in 1968, she received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Texas Southern University, and she went on to graduate from TSU's Thurgood Marshall School of Law on her way to becoming an attorney; and WHEREAS, Alongside four other women, Ms. Burney founded the first African American female-led law practice in the country, known as the "Sisters in Law," which served the Acres Homes community; she took on cases even when her clients were unable to pay, and her generosity extended to helping others in the neighborhood with groceries and other necessities; she later became the senior partner of the law firm of Burney & Foreman, and in 2004, she was elected presiding judge of Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 7, Place 2; she served …
Sponsors
- Jolanda Jones (D, HD-147) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
- : Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
- : Motion withdrawn
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Subjects: BURNEY, ZINETTA ARCENEAUX (NX2M8), Resolutions--Memorial
Common questions
- What is HR275?
- HR275 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): In memory of Judge Zinetta Arceneaux Burney of Houston.
- What is the status of HR275?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (June 1, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR275?
- Jolanda Jones (D, HD-147).
- Where is the official record for HR275?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HR00275
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