HR 855 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Congratulating Mayva Almanza on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Mendenhall Elementary School in Plano ISD.

HR 855 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to formally congratulate Mayva Almanza, a first-grade teacher at Mendenhall Elementary School in Plano ISD, on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year. The resolution expresses the House's appreciation for her contributions to education and extends "sincere best wishes for continued success." It does not create any new laws or policies, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 14, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text was reformatted from an original introduction version to an enrolled version, with significant reorganization of the resolution text and addition of certification language. The substantive policy content regarding Teacher of the Year recognition for Mayva Almanza remains unchanged.

Scope change

No substantive policy changes; the bill's scope and applicability remain the same - it recognizes one specific individual as Teacher of the Year.

TECHNICAL

Added certification language confirming House adoption date and voting method

Added Speaker signature line and bill number formatting

Removed original introduction header and page number markings

Reorganized resolution text with different line breaks and spacing for enrolled version formatting

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Apr 28, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors