H.R. No. 1037 is a resolution congratulating The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) chess team for becoming co-champions of the 2025 President's Cup tournament, which took place in Dallas on April 5 and 6. The team qualified for this prestigious tournament by winning the Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship in January, where they achieved a perfect score of six points, making them the only team out of 91 to do so. Despite entering the President's Cup ranked fourth, the UTRGV team demonstrated resilience, managing to tie their matches against Webster University and Saint Louis University before rallying to finish with a total score of 7, ultimately tying with Webster University for the championship.

The resolution highlights the contributions of key players, including grandmasters and international masters, as well as the guidance of their coach and program manager. With this victory, UTRGV has now secured four national titles in seven years, solidifying its reputation as a powerhouse in collegiate chess. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its high regard for the team and extends best wishes for their continued success, with an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for the team.