1st Special Session
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None. This legislation imposes no levies, surcharges, or administrative fees.
None. The text is strictly biographical and ceremonial. It contains no regulatory language, leaving no room for agency interpretation or enforcement discretion.
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Arthur Baker | ||
| WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of | ||
| Dr. Arthur Steve Baker of Longview, who passed away on May 31, | ||
| 2025, at the age of 69; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Arthur George and Patricia Steves | ||
| Baker, Steve Baker was born on September 27, 1955, in Barberton, | ||
| Ohio, and he grew up with the companionship of a sister, Mary, and | ||
| a brother, William; after graduating from Forest Park High School | ||
| in Beaumont in 1974, he enrolled at Baylor University and majored | ||
| in chemistry; in 1982, he earned his doctorate of dental surgery | ||
| from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San | ||
| Antonio; he subsequently began practicing dentistry in Longview, | ||
| and over the course of his 31-year career, he took multiple | ||
| dental mission trips to Mexico and Belize; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Active in his community, Dr. Baker was a Tryon | ||
| Road Special Utility District board member for two decades, and | ||
| he also dedicated his time to the Great Texas Balloon Race for 30 | ||
| years, earning the program's highest volunteer honor, the Rudy | ||
| Bresie Award; through his involvement with the Longview Greggton | ||
| Rotary Club, he helped host foreign exchange students and | ||
| supported the rodeo and other local events; in addition, he was a | ||
| valued member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he served as a | ||
| lay minister and as head of the Men of Trinity; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Baker enjoyed the love | ||
| and support of his wife, Lisa, with whom he shared a rewarding | ||
| marriage that spanned 45 years; he took great pride in their | ||
| children, David and Annabeth, and he enjoyed supporting them in | ||
| all of their athletic pursuits; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Steve Baker lived a life that was rich in personal | ||
| and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of | ||
| inspiration to those he has left behind; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Dr. Arthur Steve Baker and extend sincere sympathy to the | ||
| members of his family: to his wife, Lisa Chiles Baker; to his son, | ||
| Arthur David Baker; to his daughter, Annabeth Lee Baker; to his | ||
| sister, Mary Baker Harrison; to his brother, William Warren | ||
| Baker; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Steve Baker. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on August 15, 2025, by | ||
| a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Common questions about SR50
SR50 is a ceremonial resolution memorializing Dr. Arthur Steve Baker and does not amend the Texas Business Organizations Code, Occupations Code, or any regulatory statutes. There is zero operational impact for Texas businesses; this legislation creates no new mandates, liabilities, or reporting requirements.
SR50 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR50 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR50 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR50 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SR50 addresses topics including resolutions, resolutions--memorial and baker, arthur steve.
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