HR 988 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Congratulating Dr. Neal Weaver on his investiture as president of Stephen F. Austin State University.

HR 988 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives congratulating Dr. Neal Weaver on his appointment as president of Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). The resolution formally recognizes Dr. Weaver's leadership experience, academic background, and achievements in higher education, including his prior roles at Georgia Southwestern State University and other institutions. It expresses the House's support for his leadership of SFA as part of The University of Texas System, with no policy changes or financial impact. This resolution serves solely as a formal expression of goodwill to Dr. Weaver and the SFA community.
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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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits
MODERATE
The document transitioned from a draft resolution to an enrolled version of H.R. 988, a formal resolution congratulating Dr. Neal Weaver on his investiture as president of Stephen F. Austin State University. The primary changes involve formatting adjustments, removal of draft markings, and addition of certification language confirming the bill was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were modified.
TECHNICAL

Document formatting changed from draft markup to final enrolled version with proper spacing and layout

Added certification statement confirming House adoption date of May 23, 2025

Removed draft identifiers and internal document tracking numbers

Added signature line for Speaker of the House and Chief Clerk certification

Floor votes

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Joanne Shofner
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
TX
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