Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
HCR 91 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Texas Legislature to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's adoption on July 4, 1776. The resolution honors the historical significance of the document, including its foundational principles like "all men are created equal" and the right to "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness," without creating new laws or affecting any specific group. As a symbolic gesture, it serves as a formal acknowledgment of this pivotal moment in American history.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 23, 2025
Last action May 23, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 23, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Lowe
RRepublican
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