HR 358 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Honoring Chris Bower of Galveston for his service as Pastor of the Day on March 6, 2025.

This is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. HR 358 honors Chris Bower, pastor of West Isle Presbyterian Church in Galveston, for serving as "Pastor of the Day" at the Texas House of Representatives on March 6, 2025. The resolution formally recognizes his ministry experience across 10 states and 2 countries, his family, and his community impact. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policy. The Texas House adopted the resolution on March 6, 2025, and will provide Pastor Bower with an official copy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

MODERATE

The document appears to be a resolution honoring Pastor Chris Bower, but the diff shows significant formatting and structural changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The original text was a formal resolution with numbered clauses, while the new version includes accessibility updates, different formatting styles, and additional certification language about adoption by the House.

TECHNICAL

Added accessibility compliance statement about WCAG 2.1 standards for digital content on TLO

Changed document header from 'By: AALeo Wilson H.R.ANo.A358' to '89(R) HR 358 - Enrolled version - Bill Text'

Reorganized resolution text from numbered line format to paragraph format with different spacing and line breaks

Added certification statement confirming the resolution was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025 by a non-record vote

Changed signature block format from single signature line to include Speaker of the House title and Chief Clerk certification

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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Mar 6, 2025

House · Passed

Adopted

Feb 27, 2025

House · Referred to committee

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