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Earlier in the day the Senate received a message from the Texas House reporting that the House had passed HCR 54 (Hunter), authorizing the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during a specified period. The secretary read the House message on the Senate floor before SR 54 was taken up.

The procedural measure was adopted by recorded vote (30–0) and will be entered into the Senate journal.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","01/28/2025\tSenate Session","oneSentenceSummary","The Senate adopted SR 54 granting permission to adjourn for more than three days between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4, 2025. The chamber recorded a roll call of 30 ayes, 0 nays; the session also received a House message noting passage of HCR 54.","taxTitle","HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Legislative, Texas","taxId",16094,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366157,"Senate adjourns in memory of Deputy Jesse Vargas and Sergeant Mark Butler; lawmakers press for action on violent offenders",1148,3347000,4495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159635-74088f87c84668225802f871c6e962f6&start=3347&end=4495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159635-74088f87c84668225802f871c6e962f6/thumbnail_3347000.jpg","/articles/6366157/Texas/Senate-adjourns-in-memory-of-Deputy-Jesse-Vargas-and-Sergeant-Mark-Butler-lawmakers-press-for-action-on-violent-offenders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366157-a9e2f11abe5a7ebd03977e283889deac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770975436&Signature=CuBaeRFvsB341MxQUA-pckoP~QvRszmk6FO11IRAZ~jmDtmAdqpn6XUeZtHEojCOKAXrTrfpgSnZASBZgxMXQxJG2V4CetxmA2gPo9NMhuA47SkROnOL9ndveBOC4~VrQX4jc7XJ8X4IjV-k9xJIDrRKPtvFbmoV~wpV2OAfsgYcESyH4rdAPRJrTzhiTciQ62MtY3xttX3Kgjs9eCBH4y2ULD~s6eyvwZxCFnqgg-0unM1mwTHL~FHtYg18ryBaOIbNm3yprd0jG5C6KNApOyq5BC3WrHF4HHi0tj3N0048xoRmxZlk-LCuRwxSJQCAEaIQTF9h0lZwfdZ8jmkUmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Texas Senate on Tuesday adopted memorial resolutions honoring Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas and Navasota Police Sergeant Mark Allen Butler, both of whom died Jan. 15, 2025. The chamber adjourned in their memory and senators asked colleagues and citizens to keep the families in their prayers.

Senator Brandon Middleton introduced the memorial for Deputy Vargas, who was killed while serving a warrant with the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force. Middleton said Vargas was a 17-year law‑enforcement veteran and described the deputy as “a lawman’s lawman” who leaves behind a wife and three daughters. Senator Huffman, representing nearby districts, described the dangers officers face when serving violent‑offender warrants and urged the Legislature to change policies that allow repeat violent felons to remain free; he referenced multiple unsuccessful attempts to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot and urged renewed effort this session.

Senator Lois Kolkhorst introduced the memorial for Sergeant Mark Allen Butler of the Navasota Police Department. Kolkhorst described Butler’s actions during a vehicle incident and said Butler’s maneuver likely prevented additional civilian deaths; she said Butler left two young sons. The Senate recessed and then adjourned until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, “in memory of Sergeant Mark Allen Butler, constituent of Senator Kolkhorst, and Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas, constituent of Senator Middleton.”

Members called for legislative action to keep violent offenders off the street and for support for first responders and families. The memorials were adopted and the chamber approved a motion to add all senators’ names to the resolutions.","The Texas Senate adopted memorial resolutions for Brazoria County Deputy Jesse Vargas and Navasota Sergeant Mark Allen Butler, who both died Jan. 15. Senators used the memorials to urge action against violent repeat offenders and to press for criminal-justice measures including a proposed constitutional amendment.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366162,"Senate adopts resolution recognizing 'Assault Survivors Day' and honors survivors",324,2979000,3303000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159635-74088f87c84668225802f871c6e962f6&start=2979&end=3303","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159635-74088f87c84668225802f871c6e962f6/thumbnail_2979000.jpg","/articles/6366162/Texas/Senate-adopts-resolution-recognizing-Assault-Survivors-Day-and-honors-survivors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366162-8f1faaae25e37b9a123b8a33f7d3e477/orig.mp4?Expires=1770975436&Signature=C6RXsen6amRd0aVtWgVMbfwKssX8WZ9k7YsWAGomMH53isVGzVK~F2QBc0a~dYT773C11wOQ8P6avYNcNNdKQx-HlGUQiYBgjYC5Ru4-H-mIzraGlnGXpuMYVT0sODG15OTZXxs36KMSiR7wz6dFGXldqTMJE2iA-UuQY7BzcpXnuWLHpr8fkjmJn2~QXdiBp4zeNpxdWywRVd-V1IDYK9~YWdRJEpgb6GzdFh5~LgBBoVXq130dDo8FyROjNb1z3lzr38ZrPIHWmH7HJILasQam-ISi7i6NZtgXwWh7S4~0hyuYRlgJpGhX8enrFtw8UiJ~lHKvLwHoQyL3YFNsWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Texas Senate adopted Senate Resolution 17 on Tuesday recognizing Jan. 28, 2025, as an observance for assault survivors. Senator Angela Parker moved adoption; the measure was adopted without recorded objection. Senator Cook moved to add the lieutenant governor’s and all senators’ names to the resolution; the motion carried.

Senator Parker, the resolution’s sponsor, described the observance as a way to honor survivors and to draw attention to prevention and support systems. In remarks on the floor Parker cited statistics: “1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men will experience [assault] in their lifetime,” and said “in Texas, [assault] has been experienced by over 33% of adults,” numbers she presented as context for the observance. Parker also said she authored House Bill 2298 to establish Jan. 28 as the observance.

Senator Cook, who identified herself as a survivor and an emergency room nurse, said the resolution “means a lot” to survivors and moved to add all senators’ names. Senator Sylvia Hidalgo spoke in support and noted backlog issues with evidence kits and the low reporting rate for these crimes, saying less than 5% of victims report them and urging additional support for victims and prosecutors.

The resolution was adopted by voice vote and will be entered into the Senate journal as SR 17.","Senators unanimously adopted SR 17 recognizing Jan. 28 as an observance for assault survivors; sponsor Senator Parker cited state statistics and said she authored House Bill 2298 to establish the observance.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6366167,"Texas Senate adopts resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day",1812,938000,2750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159635-74088f87c84668225802f871c6e962f6&start=938&end=2750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159635-74088f87c84668225802f871c6e962f6/thumbnail_938000.jpg","/articles/6366167/Texas/Texas-Senate-adopts-resolution-recognizing-International-Holocaust-Remembrance-Day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6366167-4bdfb13b20902dd30b954ab932065f9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770975436&Signature=Dty8i8ZzCvuexJO14frxJ66pTb8V1ZOUulG0odBwh1~3LQBqeCBKD8vrRgyT0a3gv6LX-Ouha00cpOoRf3ZYkm3SjrEN4vB~dlgadGpZBsfxeqxRT-ayP4N~HHcSLio3j5kTuRR0atsyJxvHqHLyjYfe5TlLwepQQ2xIgagnB6mvm3rohgSmsGRyFxcF1eG~UhBrPb4ph~scK-raucDW0towmBDqdHjhNX7d0CniTzdiHOUwYV2pHNLkA-wm8jfNUfDleYSh33cLSQ8ynWsuJgpOtOIqb4hjM1JSO7Bmj2YQfuEIaG8RgzsSkppBaP~ZsE7C9HNewAmS-UhJME9IGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Texas Senate on Tuesday adopted Senate Resolution 15, designating Jan. 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the start of Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week. Senator Joan Huffman moved that the resolution be adopted and the chair called for adoption without recorded objections; the resolution was adopted.

The resolution’s author, Senator Brian King, told colleagues the designation coincides with the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and urged lawmakers to support curriculum and programs that “instill in students a sense of responsibility to recognize and uphold human value.” King said the observance honors the 6,000,000 Jewish victims of the Holocaust and “the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution.”

Senator José Menéndez noted the legislature previously passed Senate Bill 1828 establishing Holocaust Remembrance Week and praised the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission’s educational work. “There are so many people, especially young people, who are denying that the Holocaust ever existed,” Menéndez said, adding that education is essential to preventing future atrocities.

Other senators who spoke in favor included Paul Bettencourt, who emphasized the importance of living memory while survivors remain, and Senator Hughes, who recounted visits to Holocaust memorials and underscored the scale of the atrocity. Several members related personal or family experiences and urged vigilance against antisemitism and other forms of hatred.

Senator King closed by describing testimony at the post‑World War II Nuremberg trials and said that remembering the Holocaust is necessary because “if it happened then… it can happen again and it can happen anywhere.” The chamber adopted the resolution and then ordered the names of the lieutenant governor and all senators added to the measure.

The resolution passed by voice vote (no recorded nay vote) and will be entered into the Senate’s records as SR 15.","The Texas Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 15 recognizing Jan. 27–28, 2025 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week, with multiple senators warning about rising antisemitism and urging continued education.","actionData","errors"]

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