HR 987 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Congratulating Berna Dean Steptoe on her retirement from WFAA.

This resolution (HR 987) is a formal expression of appreciation from the Texas House of Representatives for Berna Dean Steptoe, a journalist retiring from WFAA after 33 years. It specifically recognizes her work producing "Inside Texas Politics," her 2019 Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, and her career at The Dallas Examiner and other media outlets. The resolution has no legal effect - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of respect. It was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, and will be presented to Ms. Steptoe as a formal tribute.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

May 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 29, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025

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The document format changed from a House Resolution to an Enrolled Bill (H.R. 987), with significant formatting cleanup including removal of page numbers, standardized spacing, and corrected text formatting. The substantive content regarding the resolution congratulating Berna Dean Steptoe on her retirement remains unchanged.

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

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Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

May 1, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

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