H.R. No. 1247 is a resolution that congratulates the mock trial team from The University of Texas at Austin for their outstanding performance at the American Mock Trial Association's 2025 National Championship Tournament held in Cleveland, Ohio. The resolution highlights the significance of the American Mock Trial Association, which has been promoting intercollegiate mock trial competitions since 1985, allowing students to enhance their critical thinking and public speaking skills. The Texas Mock Trial team, established in 1991, has a history of success and achieved a remarkable record of 10.5 wins, one loss, and one tie, securing fourth place at the national tournament and ranking fifth in the nation for the 2025-2026 AMTA Team Power Rankings.

The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' pride in the accomplishments of the Texas Mock Trial team and acknowledges the hard work and dedication of its members. It extends best wishes for their continued success and calls for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared as a token of high regard from the Texas House. The resolution was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote.