Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HR1397: Commending Joanna Contreras for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jessica González during the 89th Legislative Session.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 1, 2025:
89(R) HR 1397 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 1397 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Joanna Contreras has ably served her fellow Texans as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jessica González during the 89th Legislature; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Jo Contreras has managed such activities as analyzing bills, facilitating office functions, and coordinating hearings; her exceptional leadership skills have allowed her to support the House LGBTQ Caucus and to mentor staffers and legislative directors in other offices; moreover, her contributions to carrying forth Representative González's legislative agenda, including assisting with the passage of House Bill 1203, have helped address issues facing citizens across the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Ms. Contreras began her career as a legislative aide with Arnold Public Affairs; she went on to serve as a scheduler and operations manager in the office of Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and as an assistant clerk for the House Committee on Ways and Means; since July 2024, she has been the Voter Assistance Hotline manager for the Texas Democratic Party, and she previously served as the organization's primary administrator for filing; and WHEREAS, This esteemed public employee has performed her duties as legislative director with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her …
Sponsors
- Jessica Gonzalez (D, HD-104) · 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
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, CONTRERAS, JOANNA (NY2YS)
Common questions
- What is HR1397?
- HR1397 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Commending Joanna Contreras for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jessica González during the 89th Legislative Session.
- What is the status of HR1397?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (June 1, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR1397?
- Jessica Gonzalez (D, HD-104).
- Where is the official record for HR1397?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HR01397
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