Texas House Bill HR 892

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Congratulating The University of Texas women's basketball team on advancing to the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Division I tournament.

Summary

H.R. 892 is a congratulatory House resolution honoring The University of Texas women’s basketball team for its 2024-2025 season and its advancement to the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Division I tournament. The resolution recounts the team’s 29-2 regular season, SEC regular-season co-championship, No. 1 national ranking, tournament wins over William & Mary, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas Christian University, and its eventual semifinal loss to South Carolina. It also recognizes individual and coaching achievements, including Madison Booker as SEC Player of the Year, Rori Harmon’s defensive honors, Jordan Lee’s freshman recognition, and Vic Schaefer as SEC Coach of the Year. The measure is ceremonial and does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Its practical effect is limited to the Texas House formally expressing pride and commendation for the team and directing that an official copy of the resolution be prepared and presented. No statutes, agencies, funding streams, or regulatory programs are affected, and no legal obligations are imposed on any person or entity.

Impact

H.R. 892 has no substantive impact on Texas statutes, administrative rules, or state programs because it is a nonbinding congratulatory resolution. Its only legal effect is to serve as an official legislative recognition of the University of Texas women’s basketball team and to create a formal record of the House’s commendation. The resolution affects no regulated parties and does not alter rights, duties, or appropriations.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The House adopted it by a non-record vote, indicating broad, noncontroversial support for honoring a successful Texas athletic program. The language of the resolution emphasizes pride, excellence, teamwork, and statewide recognition, with no indication of opposition in the available record.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the available materials because the resolution is honorary rather than substantive. Any discussion would likely center only on the appropriateness of legislative recognition for a university sports team, but no committee debate, recorded votes, or objections are provided. The measure appears to have moved through the House as a routine local and consent item.