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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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
How they voted
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
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