Texas legislation · 89th Legislature Regular Session
Texas SCR49: Recognizing Austin Oaks Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
Status: Signed into law, June 20, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 23, 2025:
89(R) SCR 49 - Enrolled version - Bill Text S.C.R. No. 49 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, For a century, families have come together to worship at Austin Oaks Church, and the congregation is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the church's founding in 2025; and WHEREAS, Originally known as the Swedish Evangelical Free Church of Austin, this venerable house of worship was formed on August 16, 1925, as part of the Evangelical Free Churches, a movement established by Swedish immigrants; its first sanctuary was located in downtown Austin, and services were conducted entirely in Swedish until the decision was made to transition to English in the late 1930s; and WHEREAS, The church relocated twice during the decades that followed, eventually settling on a campus off of Monterey Oaks Boulevard in southwest Austin in 2002; it went on to adopt its current name, Austin Oaks Church, in 2014; and WHEREAS, Over the years, the congregation has benefited from the dedicated efforts of many outstanding pastors, and today that tradition of service is continued by lead pastor Brandon Zieske and executive pastor BJ Forguson; under their leadership, Austin Oaks offers a wide variety of ministries for members seeking to deepen their faith and become more involved in church life, including groups for men, women, and young adults, Spanish-language services, and global and community …
Sponsors
- Sarah Eckhardt (D, SD-014) · primary sponsor
- Bryan Hughes (R, SD-001)
- Tan Parker (R)
- Royce West (D, SD-023)
- Donna Howard (D, HD-048)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Sent to the Governor
- : Signed in the House
- : Signed in the Senate
- : Reported enrolled
- : House passage reported
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, AUSTIN OAKS CHURCH (NO1DL)
Common questions
- What is SCR49?
- SCR49 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature Regular Session): Recognizing Austin Oaks Church on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
- What is the status of SCR49?
- Signed into law as of June 20, 2025. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 20, 2025).
- Who sponsored SCR49?
- Sarah Eckhardt (D, SD-014), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SCR49?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SCR00049
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