Texas House Bill HR 889

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

• Filed: 7/7/26

Caption

Congratulating the Providence Preparatory School girls' basketball team on winning the 2025 Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship state championship.

Summary

H.R. 889 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring the Providence Preparatory School girls' basketball team from Belton for winning the 2025 Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship (TCAF) state championship. The resolution recounts the team’s season, including playoff victories, the championship game against Grace Academy of Georgetown, and the team’s final 17-6 record. It also recognizes individual players, coaches, managers, and the statistician who contributed to the team’s success. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it serves as an official expression of congratulations and appreciation by the Texas House of Representatives, and directs that an enrolled copy be prepared for the team as a mark of high regard. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition and ceremonial honor for the school community and the athletes involved.

Impact

H.R. 889 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on Texas statutes, agencies, or private parties beyond the symbolic recognition it provides. It does not change education law, athletics rules, or any other state legal framework; rather, it is a nonbinding commendation adopted by the House and entered into the legislative record.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The House adopted it by non-record vote, indicating no visible opposition, and the text emphasizes pride, achievement, teamwork, and community support. The resolution frames the team’s championship as a source of honor for the school and its supporters.

Contention

There is no substantive contention reflected in the bill text, voting history, or available committee context. Because the measure is a congratulatory resolution, it does not appear to have generated debate over policy, funding, or legal consequences. Any discussion would likely have been limited to the appropriateness of the recognition itself, with no recorded disagreement in the available materials.