H.R. No. 249 is a resolution commemorating the 180th anniversary of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) in Belton, Texas, which will be celebrated on April 11 and 12, 2025. Established on February 1, 1845, UMHB is recognized as the oldest continually operating university in Texas. The resolution highlights the university's historical milestones, including its initial founding as a Baptist university, the establishment of separate departments for male and female students, and its evolution through various name changes over the years. Notably, UMHB became coeducational in 1971 and has since distinguished itself in fields such as business, nursing, education, and church leadership.

The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' best wishes for a memorable celebration and acknowledges the university's significant contributions to both Texas and the broader world through its commitment to Christian higher education. It also emphasizes the university's role in enriching the academic and spiritual lives of its approximately 3,400 students and over 400 faculty and staff. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for UMHB as a token of esteem from the Texas House.