H.R. No. 46 is a resolution recognizing Senator Judith Zaffirini for her significant contributions as a state legislator and congratulating her on becoming the first female dean of the Texas Senate on December 31, 2023. Senator Zaffirini, who took office in 1987, is noted for her remarkable legislative achievements, including casting over 72,000 consecutive votes and passing nearly 1,400 bills, making her the highest bill-passer during the last five Republican-dominated legislative sessions. She has held various leadership roles in the Senate and has been involved in numerous committees, showcasing her ability to work across party lines and her commitment to public service.

In addition to her legislative accomplishments, the resolution highlights Senator Zaffirini's recognition as the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas Senate and her induction into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. The Webb County Justice Center was renamed in her honor in 2024, marking it as the first local Texas courthouse named for a woman. Senator Zaffirini has received over 1,200 accolades for her work and is also a former educator and business owner. The resolution concludes by expressing the Texas House of Representatives' high regard for her and the positive impact she has made on the lives of countless Texans.