H.B. No. 3489 proposes to designate May 24 as "Victims of the Uvalde Shooting Day" in honor of the 21 children and teachers who lost their lives in the tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on that date in 2022. The bill adds a new section, Section 662.088, to Subchapter C of Chapter 662 in the Government Code, which outlines the significance of this day and lists the names of the victims. The bill emphasizes that this day will be observed through appropriate ceremonies and activities to remember those who were affected by the tragedy.

The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature. If it does not achieve this majority, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to ensure that the memory of the victims is honored and that the community reflects on the impact of such violence.

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