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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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None. This resolution creates no new filing obligations or data retention requirements.
None. There are no fiscal implications for the private sector.
None. The text is closed-ended and strictly honorary. There is no regulatory discretion or "gray zone" associated with this legislation.
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| WHEREAS, David Sauer retired as assistant superintendent | ||
| of the Mineola Independent School District in May 2025, drawing | ||
| to a close three decades of outstanding service in public | ||
| education; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Sauer began his career as a high school | ||
| teacher in Canton, where he worked for seven years before | ||
| becoming an assistant middle school principal in Van; he | ||
| subsequently completed a five-year tenure as assistant principal | ||
| of Mineola Middle School, and he later led Mineola Primary School | ||
| as principal; he went on to serve as principal of Mineola High | ||
| School for seven years, earning recognition as the Region 7 | ||
| Principal of the Year for the 2015-2016 school year; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 2020, Mr. Sauer assumed his duties as assistant | ||
| superintendent of Mineola ISD; in that role, he guided the | ||
| district's participation in the state's Teacher Incentive | ||
| Allotment program, which awarded $500,000 to Mineola educators; | ||
| his successful implementation of TIA garnered statewide | ||
| attention, and he plans to continue assisting with the program in | ||
| retirement; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Sauer holds a bachelor's degree from The | ||
| University of Texas at Arlington and a master's degree in | ||
| education from The University of Texas at Tyler; an active member | ||
| of the Mineola community, he has served as a deacon at New Hope | ||
| Baptist Church and as a board member for both the Kiwanis Club of | ||
| Mineola and the Rotary Club of Mineola; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Through his leadership, professionalism, and | ||
| commitment to excellence, David Sauer has greatly benefited the | ||
| students of Mineola ISD and earned the lasting respect and | ||
| admiration of his colleagues, and his contributions to the | ||
| district will be remembered and appreciated for years to come; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate David Sauer | ||
| on his retirement as assistant superintendent of the Mineola | ||
| Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes | ||
| for the future; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Sauer as an expression of high regard from the | ||
| Texas Senate. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on August 15, 2025. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Common questions about SR7
Senate Resolution 7 is a commemorative legislative act honoring a retiring public school administrator. It imposes no new statutory requirements, fees, or operational mandates on Texas businesses. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 (Nominal; resolutions are typically effective immediately upon adoption).
SR7 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR7 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR7 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR7 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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