HR 917 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Congratulating Karen Maddox on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year at Mitchell Elementary School in Plano ISD.

This resolution (HR 917) is a symbolic gesture by the Texas House of Representatives to congratulate Karen Maddox, a third-grade teacher at Mitchell Elementary School in Plano ISD, on being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year. It formally recognizes her contributions to education and expresses the House's support for her work. The resolution does not create any new laws, policies, or financial obligations - it simply serves as an official expression of appreciation from the legislature. As a commemorative resolution, it directly affects only Karen Maddox and is non-binding.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 23, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

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The bill text was reformatted from a traditional resolution format to an enrolled bill format with additional administrative text. The substantive content regarding Karen Maddox's recognition as Teacher of the Year remains unchanged. No policy, funding, eligibility, or procedural changes occurred.

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No substantive scope change; only formatting and administrative text additions

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Added enrolled bill header text and administrative certification language

Removed original line numbers and resolution formatting

Added digital accessibility statement and signature blocks

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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 30, 2025

Committee

Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors