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HR 27TEXASSession 892State Billsigned

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Texas House congratulates Elena Cantu as Austin ISD 2025 Teacher of Promise

Original title: Congratulating Elena Cantu of the Rosedale School on her selection as an Austin ISD 2025 Teacher of Promise.

Last action · August 27, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Gina Hinojosa

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What This Bill Does

The Texas House of Representatives adopted HR 27 on August 27, 2025, to formally congratulate Elena Cantu of the Rosedale School on being named a 2025 by the Austin Independent School District.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the individual; no funding, policy, or service changes are stated.

Background

The Austin Independent School District is a public school district headquartered in Austin, Texas. context
The Texas House of Representatives is the lower house of the Texas Legislature. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Elena Cantu

Receives formal legislative recognition and an official copy of the resolution.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What award did Elena Cantu receive?

She was named a 2025 in the Austin Independent School District.

Does this resolution change any laws or provide funding?

No, it is a commemorative resolution that extends congratulations and best wishes without altering laws or allocating funds.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

7 actions

Aug 27, 2025House
Reported enrolled
Aug 27, 2025HouseFloor
Adopted
Aug 27, 2025House
Laid before the House
Aug 27, 2025House
Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Aug 26, 2025House
Rules suspended
Aug 25, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

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Aug 18, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Connected Entities

House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, Rosedale School, Austin Independent School District and 2 more

OrganizationHouse of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session“Legislative body that adopted HR 27”Map →

OrganizationRosedale School“School where Elena Cantu teaches”Map →

OrganizationAustin Independent School District“School district that selected Elena Cantu as a Teacher of Promise”Map →

PersonGina Hinojosa“Speaker of the House / author of HR 27”Map →

PersonElena Cantu“Special education teacher at the Rosedale School named a 2025 Teacher of Promise”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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