HR 481 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Honoring President Richard C. Benson for his service to The University of Texas at Dallas and the field of higher education.

HR 481 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Richard C. Benson, president of The University of Texas at Dallas, for his leadership and contributions to the university and higher education. It recognizes his eight-year tenure, including fundraising achievements exceeding $415 million, campus development projects, and professional recognition from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it simply expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation and sends a copy to Dr. Benson as a formal gesture of respect. This is a commemorative resolution, not a legislative bill with operational provisions.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025

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This document is not a legislative bill but a resolution honoring President Richard C. Benson of the University of Texas at Dallas. The text shows formatting changes from a raw legislative markup to a clean enrolled version, with no substantive policy changes. The resolution recognizes Benson's leadership, fundraising efforts, and academic achievements.

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

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Committee

Mar 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 11, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

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