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TX HCR75
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Shofner
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AI Summary
- Designates Hemphill, Texas as the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period from the date of passage
- Hemphill is located between Toledo Bend Reservoir and Sam Rayburn Reservoir, both of which have been ranked as the best bass fishing lake in the nation by Bassmaster Magazine
- The designation recognizes the city's role as a hub for fishing-related businesses including marinas, bait and tackle shops, guide services, restaurants, and hotels
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages fish stocking and vegetation for both lakes, while the Sabine River Authority has installed fish habitat structures and is developing Sabinetown Park for tournaments
- Adopted by the House on May 1, 2025 (119-22) and by the Senate on May 14, 2025 (31-0)
Legislative Description
Designating Hemphill as the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Resolutions
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Administration5/5/2025
Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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