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 vote from all elected members of both houses of the legislature. If it does not achieve this level of support, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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