Signed by Governor Authored by Joanne Shofner (R) View at Source
Caption: Designating Hemphill as the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035. Initially Referred to House Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee, chaired by a Republican Last Referred to Senate Administration Committee, chaired by a Republican
HCR 75 designates the city of Hemphill, Texas, as the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas. Situated in East Texas between Toledo Bend Reservoir and Sam Rayburn Reservoir, the city is renowned for its premier bass fishing. Both reservoirs have been recognized as top fishing locations by Bassmaster Magazine and attract professional and recreational anglers. Hemphill serves as a hub for fishing-related businesses, including marinas, tackle shops, and guide services, which contribute significantly to the local economy. The resolution acknowledges the city's strong commitment to conservation efforts and the role of agencies like the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in preserving fish habitats. This designation remains in effect for 10 years from the date of passage.
Sponsors: Nichols (R)
Feb 13, 2025
(H) Shofner signed onto the bill as Author (H) Filed
Mar 5, 2025
(H) Referred to the House Culture, Recreation & Tourism, chaired by a Republican
Apr 8, 2025
(H) Scheduled for public hearing on . . . (H) Considered in public hearing (H) Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee (H) Left pending in committee
Apr 15, 2025
(H) House Culture, Recreation & Tourism met. (H) Considered in public hearing (H) Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent (H) Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Apr 22, 2025
(H) Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator (H) Committee report distributed
Apr 23, 2025
(H) Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Apr 25, 2025
(H) Considered in Local & Consent Calendars (H) Transferred to Calendars Committee (H) Committee report sent to Calendars
Apr 28, 2025
(H) Considered in Calendars
Apr 30, 2025
(H) Placed on Resolutions Calendar
May 1, 2025
(H) Laid before the House (H) Adopted (H) Record vote
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May 5, 2025
(S) Received from the House (S) Read first time (S) Referred to the Senate Administration, chaired by a Republican
May 12, 2025
(S) Scheduled for public hearing on . . . (S) Considered in public hearing (S) Vote taken in committee (S) Reported favorably w/o amendments (S) Recommended for local & uncontested calendar (S) Committee report printed and distributed
May 14, 2025
(S) Placed on local & uncontested calendar (S) Laid before the Senate (S) Read 2nd time (S) Adopted (S) Vote recorded in Journal (H) Senate passage reported
May 15, 2025
(H) Reported enrolled (H) Signed in the House
May 16, 2025
(S) Signed in the Senate (E) Sent to the Governor
(H) Nichols signed onto the bill as Sponsor
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