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TX HCR81

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Shofner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the town of Milam as the official Gateway Capital of Texas
  • The designation remains in effect for 10 years from the date of final passage, per Section 391.003(e) of the Government Code
  • Milam is located along El Camino Real de los Tejas (now Highway 21), a historic travel route used by Native Americans, Spanish missionaries, and early Anglo American settlers including Stephen F. Austin
  • The town was established in 1828, originally named Red Mound, and renamed after Benjamin Rush Milam, a Texas Revolution figure
  • Adopted by the House on May 16, 2025 (122-0) and by the Senate on May 28, 2025 (31-0)

Legislative Description

Designating Milam as the official Gateway Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Resolutions

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration5/21/2025
Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/5/2025

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