TexasTexas lawmakers honor Don Sparks for his 2025 industry award
The Texas Legislature congratulates Midland oil company leader Don Sparks and directs that he receive an official copy of the resolution.
What it does
The Texas Legislature congratulates Don Sparks for receiving the 2025 Chief Roughneck Award from the Independent Petroleum Association of America.
The resolution also directs that Sparks receive an official copy as a sign of the House and Senate’s respect.
Argument forPublic recognition may highlight Sparks’s work and the industry award for Texans who might not otherwise hear about it.
Argument againstA formal honor may offer little practical help to people outside the oil and gas industry.
More detail
The Texas Legislature congratulates Don Sparks on receiving the 2025 Chief Roughneck Award. The resolution recognizes Don Sparks of Midland, cofounder and chair of Discovery Operating.
An official copy of the resolution is to be prepared for Sparks. The copy is for Don Sparks.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Sep 17Signed by the Governor Greg AbbottBecame Law
- Sep 4Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- Sep 4Signed in the SenateMajor
- Sep 4Signed in the HouseMajor
- Sep 4Reported enrolledMinor
- Sep 4Senate passage reportedMajor
- Sep 4Vote recorded in Journal
- Sep 4Read & adoptedPassed 2nd Chamber
- Aug 27Received from the HouseMinor
- Aug 27AdoptedPassed 1st Chamber
- Aug 27Laid before the HouseMinor
- Aug 27Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- Aug 26Rules suspended
- Aug 25Referred to Local & Consent CalendarsMinor
- Aug 18FiledIntroduced
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