HCR 15
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben
Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HCR 61
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, BenSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Designating the Texas star mushroom as the official State Mushroom of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 7
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Spiller, David
Designating the Bowie knife as the official state knife of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 20
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Leman, Ben
Recognizing the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official handgun of the State of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 38
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Designating the Texas star mushroom as the official State Mushroom of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HCR 11
87-3 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Designating the Bible as the official state book of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 57
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Designating tacos as the official state food of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 77
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Designating rescue shelter cats and dogs as the official state pets of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HCR 86
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Designating the Bowie knife as the official state knife of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 123
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Designating the breakfast taco as the official state breakfast item of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
SCR 20
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Designating the Bowie knife as the official state knife of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HCR 32
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Designating the Bowie knife as the official State Knife of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
HCR 51
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Designating the 1847 Colt Walker pistol as the official state handgun of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 92
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Designating the breakfast taco as the official state breakfast item of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 110
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Designating tacos as the official state food of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
SCR 8
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 35
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Designating the cowboy hat as the official State Hat of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 42
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Designating the cowboy hat as the official State Hat of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 65
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Designating the western honey bee as the official State Pollinator of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 78
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Huffines, Don
Designating "the Lone Star State" as the official nickname of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 101
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Designating Texas vodka and red grapefruit juice as the official mixed drink of the 84th Legislative Session.
Filed
HCR 104
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Designating #txlege as the official hashtag of the Texas Legislature.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 105
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Designating #Texas as the official hashtag of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 106
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Designating #TexasToDo as the official state hashtag of Texas Tourism.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 122
84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, WayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Designating the Texas Gulf shrimp as the Official State Crustacean of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 31
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Designating the Kemp's ridley sea turtle as the official State Sea Turtle of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 53
83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Designating pecan pie as the official State Pie of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HCR 87
83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Designating the pumpkin as the official State Squash of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 102
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Designating peach cobbler as the official cobbler of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 12
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Farney, Marsha
Designating pecan pie as the official State Pie of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 20
82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Designating the hamburger as the official State Sandwich of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HCR 24
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Designating Nymphaea Texas Dawn as the official State Waterlily of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Signed by the Governor
HCR 84
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Designating 42 as the official State Domino Game of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 86
82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Designating the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park as the official State Bison Herd of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Signed by the Governor
HCR 133
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Designating the red drum as the official State Saltwater Fish of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 35
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Miller, Doug
Designating western swing as the official State Music of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 41
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Designating the red drum as the official State Saltwater Fish of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HCR 16
81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Designating Paluxysaurus jonesi as the official Lone Star State Dinosaur, replacing Brachiosaur Sauropod, Pleurocoelus.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Signed by the Governor
HCR 18
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Designating the Texas toad as the official State Amphibian of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Signed by the Governor
HCR 49
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Designating the Burton Cotton Gin & Museum as the official Cotton Gin Museum of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 52
81-0 (2009)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Designating "Ol' 927," the B-24A Liberator owned and maintained by the Commemorative Air Force, as the official World War II Aircraft of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HCR 53
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Designating the American quarter horse as the official State Horse of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Signed by the Governor
HCR 71
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Designating the Burton Cotton Gin & Museum as the official Cotton Gin Museum of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Signed by the Governor
HCR 136
81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Designating the tarpon as the official State Saltwater Fish of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
SCR 7
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Designating the Texas toad as the official State Amphibian of Texas.
Senate: Government Organization
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HCR 12
80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Designating the bolo tie as the official State Tie of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Signed by the Governor
HCR 30
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Designating the Texas blind salamander as the official State Amphibian of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 62
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Designating the cowboy boot as the official State Boot of Texas.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Withdrawn from calendar
HCR 81
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Designating Podunk, Texas, as the official Mythical Town of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
HCR 102
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Designating silver as the official precious metal of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Signed by the Governor
HCR 132
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Designating the cowboy boot as the official State Boot of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HCR 151
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Designating the cowboy boot as the official State Shoe of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
HCR 170
80-0 (2007)
Author: Garcia, JuanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Commemorating the Texas Maritime Museum's 20th anniversary as the official State Maritime Museum of Texas.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HCR 71
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Designating Texas purple sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) as the official State Native Shrub of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 77
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Designating the cast iron Dutch oven as the official State Cooking Implement.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HCR 98
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Designating pan de campo the Official State Bread of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 108
79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Designating the Blue Lacy as the official State Dog Breed of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 117
79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Designating Elissa the official tall ship of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 228
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Designating the Official State Prayer of Texas.
Filed
SCR 8
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Designating the chuck wagon as the official vehicle of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
SCR 9
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Jones, Jesse
Designating the cast iron Dutch oven as the official State Cooking Implement.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HCR 16
78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Designating tortilla chips and salsa as the official State Snack of Texas.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 34
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Designating the Texas State Railroad as the official State Railroad of Texas.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 92
78-0 (2003)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Designating the sopaipilla as the official State Pastry of Texas.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SCR 2
77-0 (2001)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Declaring the pecan the official health nut of the State of Texas.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 75
70-0 (1987)
Author: Willy, JohnSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Designating the Lightning Whelk as the State Shell of Texas.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
SCR 12
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Creating a legislative committee to designate the Texas State Artist.
Senate: Administration, Special
No action taken in committee
SCR 57
70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Roberts, Ted
Designating the Texas Maritime Museum in Aransas County as the official state maritime museum.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 104
70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Commending the Texas Association of Counties.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HCR 11
70-2 (1987)
Author: Melton, BobSponsor: Blake, Roy
Extending the period of authorization to fly the official POW/MIA flag on the Capitol grounds until May 31, 1989.
House: Rules and Resolutions Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 14
70-2 (1987)
Author: Hudson, DavidSponsor: Blake, Roy
Reaffirming the adoption of "Texas, Our Texas" as the state song.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HCR 40
69-0 (1985)
Author: Berlanga, HugoSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Designating the Corpus Christi Aquarium Association as the "Official Aquarium of Texas."
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 52
69-0 (1985)
Author: Taylor, M.A.Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Designating the official county flag for the Texas Sesquicentennial.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 117
69-0 (1985)
Author: Clark, Jerry
Designating the armadillo as the state mammal.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources
Placed on Resolutions Calendar
HCR 171
69-0 (1985)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Traeger, John
Designating "No Place But Texas" as the official sesquicentennial song of the 69th Legislature.
House: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 247
69-0 (1985)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Recognizing R.T. Texadillo as the Official Mascot of the Texas Sesquicentennial.
House: Cultural & Historical Resources
Referred to Cultural & His. Resources
SCR 66
69-0 (1985)
Author: Blake, Roy
Proclaiming the nine-banded armadillo as the official state wildlife mammal of the State of Texas.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HCR 17
69-3 (1986)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Creating a committee to select the Sesquicentennial Texas State Artist.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HCR 24
69-3 (1986)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Directing the State Artist Committee to appoint the Sesquicentennial Texas State Artist.
Filed
HCR 25
69-3 (1986)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Recognizing National School Bus Safety Week.
Filed
HCR 53
67-0 (1981)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Proclaiming the nine-banded armadillo as the official mammal of the State of Texas.
House: Rules Senate: Administration
Removed from local and uncontested calendar
SCR 79
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Proclaiming the nine-banded armadillo as the official mammal of the State of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Committee on Administration
HCR 74
66-0 (1979)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Mengden, Walter
Proclaiming the nine-banded armadillo as the official mammal of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Senate refuses to adopt conference committee report
HCR 18
65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Making chili the official "Texas State Dish."
House: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 3
64-0 (1975)
Author: Munson, Ben
Relating to adopting the white bass as the state fish.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 4
64-0 (1975)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Relating to designating the ladybug as the state insect.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 148
63-0 (1973)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Designating the Roadrunner as the State Bird.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported favorably
HCR 44
62-0 (1971)
Author: Moore, Aubry L.Sponsor: Word, J.P.
Designating the Lupinus texensis and any other variety of bluebonnet not heretofore recorded as the official state flower of Texas.
HCR 9
58-0 (1963)
Author: Walker, Bill Newton "Billy"
Relating to adopting "The Eyes of Texas" as the unofficial song of the State of Texas.
SJR 31
40-0 (1927)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie"
Proposing an amendment for the adoption of the State Song of Texas.