Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HR1239: In memory of former state representative Fred Charles Head of Athens, Texas.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 23, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 23, 2025:
89(R) HR 1239 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 1239 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Former state representative Fred Charles Head of Athens, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 86, bringing a great loss to his family and friends; and WHEREAS, The son of Lou Ella Wilkinson Head and Alvie Charles Head, Fred Head was born in Troup in Smith County on February 22, 1939; he earned his bachelor's degree in business from Southern Methodist University and went on to graduate from the SMU Dedman School of Law; a rancher, real estate investor, and attorney, he was honored in 2013 by the State Bar of Texas for his 50 years in the legal profession; and WHEREAS, Mr. Head was elected to the first of seven terms in the Texas House of Representatives in 1966; during his tenure, he served as chair of the Higher Education and Reapportionment Committees, and he was a member of numerous other committees, including appropriations, energy resources, and penitentiaries; in the early 1970s, he was part of the anti-corruption "Dirty 30" movement in the legislature, and in retaliation, his district was redrawn to place him in the same district as the speaker of the House; despite sustaining injuries from a major car accident in the middle of his campaign, he won the …
Sponsors
- John Bryant (D, HD-114) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: HEAD, FRED CHARLES, REP. (AD7M6), Resolutions--Memorial
Common questions
- What is HR1239?
- HR1239 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): In memory of former state representative Fred Charles Head of Athens, Texas.
- What is the status of HR1239?
- Passed both chambers as of May 23, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (May 23, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR1239?
- John Bryant (D, HD-114).
- Where is the official record for HR1239?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HR01239
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