Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.
HCR 89 is a symbolic resolution designating the cannon as Texas's official state gun, primarily to honor its historical significance in Texas independence. It references key events like the "Come and Take It" cannon at the Battle of Gonzales and cannons used at the Alamo and San Jacinto. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but formally recognizes cannons as a symbol of Texas heritage. This designation applies only to ceremonial purposes, not to firearm laws or policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action May 16, 2025
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
6
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 8, 2025
Committee
Recommended to be sent to Local & Consent
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
May 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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