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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

Senate Bill 1145

Senate Author:  Zaffirini et al.

Effective:  9-1-09

House Sponsor:  Dunnam


            Senate Bill 1145, to be known as the Rod Welsh Act in honor of the sergeant-at-arms of the Texas House of Representatives, amends the Government Code to provide specific instructions for the means by which the Texas flag should be folded.  The bill specifies that a folded Texas flag should be presented or displayed with all folded edges secured and with the blue stripe and a portion of the white star visible, and that it should be stored or displayed in a manner that prevents tearing or soiling of the flag.