Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HR1278: Commending Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 23, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 23, 2025:
89(R) HR 1278 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 1278 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Benjamin Keith Abell has distinguished himself in his responsibilities as a senior legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis during the 89th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Abell has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, including managing the calendar and coordinating policy events for the legislator, communicating with government agencies and advocacy coalitions, and drafting speeches, press releases, and talking points; 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. Abell has further contributed to the work of the Texas House of Representatives as a director for special projects and emerging issues and as an advisor; his previous experience also includes serving as a regulatory compliance consultant, as regional organizing director for the Connecticut Democratic Party, and as a confined space technical rescuer and safety specialist; a combat veteran, he served in the U.S. Army as a military intelligence analyst in Afghanistan; and WHEREAS, Benjamin Abell has performed his duties as a senior legislative aide with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine …
Sponsors
- Yvonne Davis (D, HD-111) · 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: ABELL, BENJAMIN KEITH (N32MU), Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
Common questions
- What is HR1278?
- HR1278 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Commending Benjamin Keith Abell for his service as a senior legislative aide in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis.
- What is the status of HR1278?
- Passed both chambers as of May 23, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (May 23, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR1278?
- Yvonne Davis (D, HD-111).
- Where is the official record for HR1278?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HR01278
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