Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR52: Congratulating The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on being named the best cancer care facility in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 27, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 27, 2025:
89(2) HR 52 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 52 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, For the 11th consecutive year, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center was named the top cancer care facility in the nation in the 2025-2026U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list; and WHEREAS, MD Anderson has been consistently ranked as one of the top two hospitals in the nation for cancer care since the publication's Best Hospitals survey debuted in 1990; this year, in addition to reclaiming the top honor, MD Anderson earned high rankings in otolaryngology, urology, and gastroenterology, and it was further recognized for its excellence in a variety of cancer treatment procedures; and WHEREAS, Headquartered in the Texas Medical Center, MD Anderson provides cancer treatment at several locations throughout the Greater Houston area; the hospital is home to the world's largest cancer clinical trials program, offering patients access to potentially life-saving investigational drugs before they are publicly available; in 2024, approximately 187,000 people received treatment at MD Anderson, and some $1.3 billion was invested in research conducted at the institution; and WHEREAS, The recentU.S. Newsranking adds to a growing list of accolades for MD Anderson; the center retained its five-star rating in Vizient's 2024 Quality and Accountability scorecard, and in June of that year, it was awarded its first-ever Magnet with …
Sponsors
- Ann Johnson (D, HD-134) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
Common questions
- What is HR52?
- HR52 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Congratulating The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on being named the best cancer care facility in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
- What is the status of HR52?
- Passed both chambers as of August 27, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 27, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR52?
- Ann Johnson (D, HD-134).
- Where is the official record for HR52?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00052
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