Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas SCR5: Directing the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium.
Status: Signed into law, June 20, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 25, 2025:
89(R) SCR 5 - Enrolled version - Bill Text S.C.R. No. 5 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Texas School for the Deaf alumnus Robert Rives was a dedicated educator and a trailblazing figure in the state's deaf and hard of hearing community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rives became the first TSD alumnus to attend the prestigious National College, which is today known as Gallaudet University, in Washington, D.C.; following his graduation in 1893, he embarked on a rewarding career as a teacher at TSD that spanned more than four decades; he also served as the school's first football coach from 1894 to 1898, achieving a record of 10-8-1; among his many honors, he was inducted into the Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association Hall of Fame in the sports category in 1999; and WHEREAS, Robert Rives continues to be a source of inspiration to young athletes at the Texas School for the Deaf, and the naming of the TSD middle school gymnasium in his honor would be a fitting tribute to his legacy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby direct the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium; and, be it further RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official copy of this …
Sponsors
- Sarah Eckhardt (D, SD-014) · primary sponsor
- Judith Zaffirini (D, SD-021)
- Royce West (D, SD-023)
- Maria Flores (D, HD-051)
- Donna Howard (D, HD-048)
- Rodríguez Ramos, Ana-María (D, HD-102)
- Brad Buckley (R, HD-054)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Sent to the Governor
- : Signed in the House
- : Signed in the Senate
- : Reported enrolled
- : House passage reported
- : Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- : Record vote (RV#3420)
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
Votes
- State Affairs Committee Vote (Out of committee): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Education K-16 Committee Vote (Out of committee): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Record vote RV#3420 (May 23, 2025): 129 yea, 5 nay, passed
Subjects: DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE, Resolutions--Legislative Policy, ROBERT RIVES GYMNASIUM (N16RU)
Common questions
- What is SCR5?
- SCR5 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Directing the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium.
- What is the status of SCR5?
- Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 20, 2025).
- Who sponsored SCR5?
- Sarah Eckhardt (D, SD-014), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR5?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SCR00005
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