TX HCR116

Redesignates Brownsville as the official Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley for 10 years from the date of passage

Recognizes Brownsville's bicycle-friendly infrastructure including the nine-mile Historic Battlefield Trail, designated as a National Recreational Trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 2013, which connects to the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park

Highlights city programs including CycloBia events (since 2012), the Brownsville Bike Barn offering safety and maintenance lessons, and the Earn-a-Bike Program providing bicycles in exchange for 25 hours of community service

Notes the city's 2021 updated bicycle and trail master plan and recognition including the Culture of Health Prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and All-America City designation from the National Civic League

Adopted by the House on May 1, 2025 (136-0) and the Senate on May 9, 2025 (31-0)