Designating Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
HCR 153 designates Pearsall, Texas as the "Official Lineman Capital of Texas" for a 10-year period ending in 2035. This symbolic resolution recognizes Pearsall's historical role in supporting the power industry, including its connection to lineman training, family traditions in the profession, and the community's contributions to electrical infrastructure. The designation, established under Section 391.003(e) of the Texas Government Code, has no regulatory or financial impact and remains in effect until 2035. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals or entities beyond this ceremonial recognition.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced May 28, 2025
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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MINOR
This bill was formatted and finalized from introduction to enrolled status. The substantive content remains the same: designating Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas for 10 years. The main changes are formatting improvements, removal of draft markings, and addition of certification signatures showing legislative approval dates.
TECHNICAL
Removed draft markings and formatting artifacts from the introduced version to create the final enrolled bill text.
Added certification signatures and dates showing the bill was adopted by the House on May 28, 2025 and the Senate on May 30, 2025.
Added Governor's approval signature line to complete the enrolled version.
Floor votes · House May 28, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Jun 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Jun 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
Jun 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
May 28, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 23, 2025
Committee
Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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