Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR53: In memory of Dr. Robert M. Stein of Rice University.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 28, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 28, 2025:
89(2) HR 53 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 53 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Dr. Robert M. Stein, an esteemed political scientist, civic leader, and Rice University educator, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, Born in New York City in 1950, Bob Stein earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; he briefly taught at the University of Georgia before embarking on a long and rewarding career with Rice University in 1979; and WHEREAS, A political science professor at Rice, Dr. Stein also served as dean of the School of Social Sciences, as chair of the political science department, as codirector of the Center for Voting at Rice, and as a fellow in urban politics at the Baker Institute for Public Policy; he was a widely respected expert on voting and elections, urban politics, public policy, emergency preparedness, and severe weather mitigation, and he oversaw student-driven, community-centered research that shaped hurricane evacuation planning and public library strategy; in addition, he played an instrumental role in establishing the Center for Civic Leadership; and WHEREAS, Dr. Stein earned top honors from the American Political Science Association andPolitical Research Quarterly, and he was recognized by Rice with the 2025 Y. Ping Sun Award for Outstanding Community …
Sponsors
- Ann Johnson (D, HD-134) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Memorial, STEIN, ROBERT M. (NP0LU)
Common questions
- What is HR53?
- HR53 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): In memory of Dr. Robert M. Stein of Rice University.
- What is the status of HR53?
- Passed both chambers as of August 28, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 28, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR53?
- Ann Johnson (D, HD-134).
- Where is the official record for HR53?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00053
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