Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas HR987: Congratulating Berna Dean Steptoe on her retirement from WFAA.
Status: Passed both chambers, May 23, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 23, 2025:
89(R) HR 987 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 987 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Berna Dean Steptoe is retiring from WFAA in Dallas on May 1, 2025, concluding a noteworthy career spanning 33 years with the television station; and WHEREAS, A member of the WFAA political team, Ms. Steptoe produces and provides analysis for its weekly program,Inside Texas Politics, which airs on 11 stations; in 2019, she accepted the station's Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism at the ceremony held by the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.; she also writes for the station's website and offers in-depth analysis on WFAA's digital political program; in addition, she has been in demand as a public speaker; and WHEREAS, Before joining WFAA, Ms. Steptoe was employed as an editorial columnist forThe Dallas Examiner; she focused on politics, government, and community issues; previously, she worked in newspaper sales at theFort Worth Star-TelegramandDallas Times Heraldand pursued entrepreneurship; and WHEREAS, Ms. Steptoe is a graduate of Huston-Tillotson University; highly engaged in the Dallas Chapter of its alumni association, she has held a number of leadership roles; in addition, she is an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and she serves on several boards; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her long career in journalism, Berna Dean Steptoe has demonstrated a …
Sponsors
- Yvonne Davis (D, HD-111) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, STEPTOE, BERNA DEAN (NU4D0)
Common questions
- What is HR987?
- HR987 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Congratulating Berna Dean Steptoe on her retirement from WFAA.
- What is the status of HR987?
- Passed both chambers as of May 23, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (May 23, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR987?
- Yvonne Davis (D, HD-111).
- Where is the official record for HR987?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HR00987
Source: official Texas record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.