Texas House Bill HR 903

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Congratulating Rudy Bernal on his retirement as head coach of the boys' basketball team at Antonian College Preparatory High School in San Antonio.

Summary

H.R. 903 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Rudy Bernal on his retirement as head coach of the boys' basketball team at Antonian College Preparatory High School in San Antonio. The resolution recounts his long coaching career, including his years at San Antonio Lanier High School and Antonian, his district titles, playoff appearances, state tournament runs, and TAPPS state championships, and it recognizes his role as a mentor and role model to student-athletes. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared and presented to Coach Bernal as an expression of the Texas House of Representatives' esteem and congratulations. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition and commemoration by the Legislature.

Impact

H.R. 903 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on state statutes, agencies, or private parties. It is a congratulatory resolution only, affecting no Texas codes or legal rights, and serves solely to place the House's recognition of Rudy Bernal's career into the official legislative record.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive. The bill was adopted by the House by non-record vote, indicating no recorded opposition, and the text itself is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Coach Bernal's achievements, leadership, and influence on student-athletes. There is no evidence of controversy in the available record.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text, committee history, or voting record. Because H.R. 903 is a local and consent calendar congratulatory resolution, it appears to have been treated as a noncontroversial ceremonial measure rather than a policy bill. The only substantive content is praise for Coach Bernal's career and service.