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SR 49TEXASSession 892State Billsigned

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Texas Senate recognizes Colonel Stefanie Watkins Nance for 21 years of military service

Original title: Recognizing Stefanie Watkins Nance for her 21 years of military service and leadership.

Last action · September 4, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Royce West

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate adopted a resolution commending Colonel Stefanie Watkins Nance for her 21 years of military service, medical leadership, and contributions to public health on September 4, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes only official legislative recognition; no funding, program changes, or legal mandates are established by this resolution.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Stefanie Watkins Nance

Receives formal legislative commendation and recognition from the Texas Senate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SR 49 do?

It formally commends Colonel Stefanie Watkins Nance for her 21 years of military service and leadership in the United States Air Force.

Does this resolution change any laws or provide funding?

No. This is a commemorative resolution that extends congratulations and best wishes without altering laws or allocating funds.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

4 actions

Sep 4, 2025Senate
Reported enrolled
Sep 4, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
Sep 4, 2025Senate
Read & adopted
Aug 22, 2025Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Connected Entities

Stefanie Watkins Nance, Goodfellow Air Force Base, The University of Texas at Austin and 8 more

PersonStefanie Watkins Nance“Colonel recognized for 21 years of military service”Map →

locationGoodfellow Air Force Base“Location where she served as staff pediatrician”Map →

OrganizationThe University of Texas at Austin“University where she earned a master's degree in public health”Map →

PersonSenator Royce West“Senator for whom she served as a legislative aide”Map →

Organization59th Medical Operations Group“Unit where she served as department chair of Primary Care Services”Map →

locationLackland Air Force Base“Location where she completed her pediatrics residency”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Air Force“Military branch where she served on active duty starting in 2004”Map →

locationJoint Base San Antonio“Assigned base where she served as a medical member of the Formal Physical Educat”Map →

locationSheppard Air Force Base“Location where she served as chief of medical staff for the 82nd Medical Group”Map →

OrganizationHoward University“Alma mater where she earned a doctor of medicine”Map →

OrganizationUniversity of Southern California“Alma mater where she earned a bachelor's degree”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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