HBA-CMT H.C.R. 40 77(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.C.R. 40
By: Turner, Bob
State, Federal & International Relations
3/11/2001
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

The United States Government acknowledged receipt of the Tap
Pilam-Coahuiltecan Nation's petition for federal recognition in 1997, yet
the tribe currently remains unrecognized by the State of Texas and the
United States.  There are now more than 550 federally recognized tribes in
the United States.  This unique designation conveys a legal relationship
between these tribes or groups and the U.S. government.  The Caohuiltecan
tribe's distinguished history in Texas merits strong consideration for
official acknowledgment from the State of Texas and the United States.
Throughout history, the Coahuiltecans have played an integral role in the
development of Texas, and the Native American tribes who were the first
Texans have greatly enriched our shared heritage with their culture.  House
Concurrent Resolution urges the United States Congress to recognize the Tap
Pilam-Caohuiltecan Nation as a tribal nation. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this resolution
does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

ANALYSIS

House Concurrent Resolution 40 provides that the State of Texas hereby
recognizes the Tap PilamCoahuiltecan Nation for its immeasurable
contributions, and urges the United States Congress to recognize the Tap
Pilam-Coahuiltecan Nation as a tribal nation.