Congratulating Moncerath Lerma on being selected as the 2025 Teacher of Promise at Cook Elementary School in the Austin Independent School District.
HR 721 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives to honor Moncerath Lerma, a first-year teacher at Cook Elementary School in Austin. The resolution formally congratulates her on being named the 2025 "Teacher of Promise" for her student-centered approach and campus improvements. It directs the House to prepare an official copy for Lerma as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no policy changes or financial impact. This procedural resolution directly affects only Lerma and serves as a formal expression of legislative appreciation for her work.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action May 23, 2025
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This document shows a formatting change from a House resolution to an enrolled bill version. The substantive content remains the same - it recognizes Moncerath Lerma as the 2025 Teacher of Promise at Cook Elementary School. The changes are primarily structural, converting the resolution format to bill format with proper numbering and certification.
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Changed document format from House Resolution to enrolled bill version with proper H.R. No. 721 designation and Speaker certification
Added accessibility update note about TLO digital content aligning with WCAG 2.1 standards
Reformatted text layout from indented resolution style to standard bill text format with line numbers removed
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
1
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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