Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HR1240: In memory of Carlton Carl of Martindale.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 1, 2025:
89(R) HR 1240 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 1240 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Carlton Carl of Martindale, an admired wordsmith, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and friend to many, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 79; and WHEREAS, The son of Claudia and Urbane Carl, Carlton Carl was born in Houston on September 20, 1945, and grew up with an older brother, Colin; he graduated from Columbia University and went on to earn his master's degree from the institution's renowned journalism school; at the age of 26, he was appointed press secretary to then-governor Preston Smith; two years later, he joined the staff of Texas House Speaker Price Daniel Jr.; he subsequently worked on or ran campaigns for such Democratic Party legends as Bob Bullock and Ann Richards; in 1983, he moved to Washington, D.C., as press secretary to U.S. Representative John Bryant, of Dallas, Texas, a close friend; he later became vice president of communications, policy, and strategy for the American Association for Justice, the national organization of trial lawyers dedicated to seeking civil redress for workers and consumers; and WHEREAS, Mr. Carl's love of small-town Texas drew him back to the state in the mid-2000s, when he sold his townhome in Washington, D.C., to take on the mission of revitalizing old downtown Martindale; after purchasing three …
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: CARL, CARLTON (N23YG), Resolutions--Memorial
Common questions
- What is HR1240?
- HR1240 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): In memory of Carlton Carl of Martindale.
- What is the status of HR1240?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (June 1, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR1240?
- John Bryant (D, HD-114).
- Where is the official record for HR1240?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HR01240
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