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HR 777 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Congratulating the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University on its 50th anniversary.

This resolution (HR 777) is a ceremonial tribute from the Texas House of Representatives to the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University, marking its 50th anniversary in 2024. It recognizes the school's founding in 1974, its growth from 23 initial students to a top-ranked program with notable achievements like being ranked #1 for entrepreneurship and receiving top MBA ratings in 2023. The resolution formally congratulates the school and includes a copy of the resolution to be presented to the institution as a gesture of appreciation. It does not create any new policies, funding, or obligations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Apr 21, 2025
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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits
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The document changed from a Texas House Resolution (H.R. No. A777) to a federal-style enrolled bill (H.R. 777), with significant formatting cleanup and removal of a digital content accessibility notice that was incorrectly inserted at the top. The substantive legislative content regarding the Jones Graduate School of Business 50th anniversary remains unchanged.
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Removed a digital content accessibility notice about WCAG 2.1 standards that was incorrectly added at the beginning of the document

Changed document title from 'H.R. No. A777' to 'H.R. 777 - Enrolled version - Bill Text'

Reorganized layout and removed inconsistent line breaks and spacing throughout the resolution text

Added certification statement at the bottom confirming House adoption on April 17, 2025, with vote count (Yeas 128, Nays 12, 2 present, not voting)

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

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Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
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Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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