H.R. No. 125 is a resolution that congratulates Rice University for being included in Forbes magazine's inaugural list of New Ivies in 2024. This list highlights 10 public and 10 private universities that attract high-achieving students and produce graduates who are highly sought after by employers. Rice University, founded in 1912 and located in Houston, Texas, has over 8,800 students and a favorable 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio. The university is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and producing well-rounded graduates.

The resolution acknowledges Rice University's significant contributions to education and its role in preparing students with high standards of knowledge and professionalism. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' sincere best wishes for the university's continued success and calls for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared as a token of high regard. The resolution was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote.