HCR 28 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

In memory of Autry Carl Stephens.

This is a commemorative resolution honoring Autry Carl Stephens, a Permian Basin oil and gas industry leader who died in August 2024. It pays tribute to his career founding Endeavor Energy, his philanthropy (including support for Midland fire stations and Habitat for Humanity), and his dedication to family. The resolution extends condolences to his wife Linda, children, grandchildren, and extended family. As a procedural memorial resolution, it does not create any new laws or policies.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Signed Apr 9, 2025
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Introduced Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 9, 2025
MINOR
The bill text was reformatted from a standard legislative introduction to an enrolled version with added certification statements. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Autry Carl Stephens remains unchanged, with only formatting adjustments and the addition of official adoption certifications from legislative officers.
TECHNICAL

Added enrollment header and certification statements confirming unanimous adoption by House and Senate on March 10 and March 19, 2025

Reformatted text layout and spacing throughout the document

Added signature lines for President of Senate, Speaker of House, Chief Clerk, Secretary of Senate, and Governor

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Apr 9, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Read & adopted
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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