Redesignating Poteet as the official Strawberry Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
HCR 55 is a ceremonial resolution designating Poteet, Texas, as the official "Strawberry Capital of Texas" for a 10-year period ending in 2035. It formally recognizes Poteet's historical connection to strawberry farming, dating back to 1911, and its annual Strawberry Festival - which draws 100,000 visitors and contributes $12 million annually to the local economy. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or regulations; it is purely symbolic, reaffirming a longstanding community tradition. This designation aligns with Texas Government Code Section 391.003(e), which limits such designations to a 10-year term.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced May 5, 2025
Signed May 24, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill text was reformatted from a legislative introduction version to an enrolled version for final passage. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, with only formatting adjustments, spacing corrections, and addition of certification signatures for House and Senate adoption.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and spacing were adjusted throughout the document to align with enrolled bill standards
Added certification statements confirming House and Senate adoption dates and vote counts
Added signature lines for legislative officers including Senate President, House Speaker, Chief Clerk, Secretary of Senate, and Governor
Removed draft identifiers and preliminary formatting marks from the introduction version
Floor votes · House May 1, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
40
Key actions
15
Committee
12
May 24, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
May 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Administration
upper
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Transferred to Calendars Committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Committee
Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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