H.R. No. 857 is a resolution that celebrates the opening of the first phase of the Houston Area Women's Center's new client services facility, One Safe Place Houston, which took place on March 25, 2025. The Houston Area Women's Center has been serving the community since 1977, providing essential support to women, children, and families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The organization offers a range of services, including crisis intervention, trauma-informed support, and violence prevention initiatives, while also advocating for policy changes to benefit its clients. With a dedicated staff of 190 and over 1,000 volunteers, the center plays a crucial role in helping survivors rebuild their lives.

The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to the Houston Area Women's Center on this significant milestone and extends best wishes to its staff, volunteers, and clients for the future. It acknowledges the center's long-standing commitment to guiding survivors toward healing and justice and emphasizes the importance of the new facility in furthering its mission. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of high regard from the Texas House of Representatives.