Congratulating Tracy Stephens on receiving a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.
This resolution (SR 288) is a ceremonial expression of appreciation from the Texas Senate. It formally congratulates Tracy Stephens on receiving the 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. The resolution highlights Mr. Stephens' career in flood drainage systems with the City of Houston, his consulting work for Harris County and state agencies, and his extensive community service through civic organizations. It does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations - only recognizing an individual's contributions.
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passed
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
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The bill text was reformatted from a draft introduction to an enrolled final version, with significant reorganization of WHEREAS clauses and addition of certification signatures. The substantive policy content regarding Tracy Stephens's recognition remains unchanged.
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No substantive change to scope or applicability; only formatting and structural reorganization of the resolution text.
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Resolved clause was expanded to include 'State of Texas' and changed 'Texas Senate' to 'Texas Senate' with additional certification language for the enrolled version.
Formatting was reorganized with WHEREAS clauses reordered and spacing adjusted for final enrolled version.
Added certification signatures for President of the Senate, Secretary of the Senate, and Member of Texas Senate to confirm adoption.
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Borris Miles
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