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TX HCR83

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 Rusk County as the official Syrup Capital of Texas in recognition of its decades-long history of ribbon cane syrup production
  • The designation remains in effect for 10 years from the date of passage, per Section 391.003(e), Government Code
  • Rusk County's Heritage Syrup Festival, held annually since 1988 at the Depot Museum in Henderson, attracts approximately 31,000 visitors each year
  • One acre of sugarcane farmland in Rusk County can produce 500 to 600 gallons of ribbon cane syrup
  • Adopted unanimously by the House (124-0) on May 16, 2025 and by the Senate (31-0) on May 28, 2025

Legislative Description

Designating Rusk County as the official Syrup 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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