HR 53 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In memory of Dr. Robert M. Stein of Rice University.

This is a memorial resolution honoring Dr. Robert M. Stein, a former Rice University political science professor and dean, who passed away in July 2025. The resolution commemorates his career in political science, voting research, and community engagement, including his roles as dean of the School of Social Sciences and codirector of Rice's Center for Voting. It extends the Texas House of Representatives' condolences to his family and designates the resolution as a tribute to his legacy. As a procedural memorial measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2025

Committee Review

Aug 2025

House Passage

Aug 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Aug 19, 2025 Last action Aug 28, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

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The document appears to be a resolution honoring Dr. Robert M. Stein, a deceased political science professor at Rice University. The changes primarily involve formatting and layout adjustments rather than substantive policy modifications. The bill text remains focused on paying tribute to Dr. Stein's memory and extending sympathy to his family.

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Formatting and layout changes including removal of original line numbers and restructuring of text spacing

Added header information indicating this is the enrolled version of HR 53

Removed original document tracking numbers and some formatting artifacts from the introduction version

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

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Committee

Aug 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Aug 25, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

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