Designating Port Aransas as the official Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 43) designates Port Aransas as Texas' "Official Fishing Capital" for a 10-year period ending in 2035. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies - it is a ceremonial recognition of Port Aransas' established reputation for fishing tourism, tournaments, and marine resources. The resolution cites the city's diverse fishing opportunities, local industry (charters, marinas), and conservation efforts as justification. The designation expires automatically on the 10th anniversary of the legislature's final passage, as permitted under Texas Government Code § 391.003(e). This is a symbolic honor with no direct regulatory or financial impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action May 10, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
8
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Administration
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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