Texas House Bill HR 1052

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Congratulating the Galveston College softball team on claiming the 2025 NJCAA Division I Region 14 South Conference cochampionship.

Summary

H.R. 1052 is a simple congratulatory resolution from the Texas House of Representatives honoring the Galveston College softball team for winning a share of the 2025 NJCAA Division I Region 14 South Conference championship. The resolution recognizes the team’s strong regular season, its No. 2 seed in the regional tournament, and its prior success at the national level, while also naming the players and coaches who contributed to the season. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it is an honorary resolution that directs the preparation of an official copy to be presented to the team as an expression of the Legislature’s esteem. Its practical effect is ceremonial, serving to formally commend the athletes, coaches, and staff on behalf of the Texas House.

Impact

Because H.R. 1052 is a resolution of recognition rather than a bill changing statutory law, it has no direct impact on the Texas Government Code, education law, athletics regulation, or any other state statute. Its effect is limited to official legislative commendation and public acknowledgment of the Galveston College softball program’s achievement.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is entirely positive and celebratory. The House adopted it by non-record vote, indicating no recorded opposition and routine support for honoring a successful local college team. The language of the resolution emphasizes pride, excellence, and best wishes for the future.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the available record. The resolution appears to have been noncontroversial, with no committee debate or recorded votes suggesting disagreement. Any discussion would likely have centered only on the appropriateness of recognizing the team’s athletic accomplishment, not on substantive legislative issues.