BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 2703
89R6002 MCK-D	By: Raymond et al. (Hall)
	Administration
	5/8/2025
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

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H.B. 2703 amends current law relating to designating July as American Patriotism Month.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter D, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding Section 662.117, as follows:

Sec. 662.117. AMERICAN PATRIOTISM MONTH. (a) Provides that July is American Patriotism Month to celebrate and recognize certain values, principles, and people.

(b) Requires that American Patriotism Month be regularly observed by appropriate ceremonies and activities that help citizens develop a sense of national pride and national identity.

SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2025.