HR 523 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Dr. Audwin LaBarron Anderson.

This is a memorial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Dr. Audwin LaBarron Anderson, a Texas State University sociology professor who died in January 2025. The resolution formally recognizes his 30-year career at Texas State, his research on race and inequality, and his teaching awards. It directs the Texas House of Representatives to "pay tribute to the life" of Dr. Anderson and extend condolences to his family. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 31, 2025, and will be presented to his family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any group beyond commemorating his legacy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 11, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The document changed from a House Resolution (H.R. 523) text to an enrolled version with added metadata and formatting. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Dr. Audwin LaBarron Anderson remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments and the addition of certification language confirming unanimous adoption.

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Added bill metadata including bill number (H.R. No. 523), enrolled version designation, and certification statement confirming unanimous adoption by the House on March 31, 2025.

Removed draft formatting elements including page numbers, bill reference codes, and various spacing/formatting artifacts from the original introduced version.

Adjusted text formatting and spacing throughout the document, including reformatting the WHEREAS clauses and adding blank lines for readability in the enrolled version.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Mar 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors