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TX HCR95

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cole Hefner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas, replacing its previous 1991 designation as the City of Festivals
  • Recognizes downtown Mineola's concentration of sweets shops including Grandma Cleda's Gourmet Candy & Gifts, Mineola Fudge Shop, Bryan's Cheesecakes, FarmHouse Fried Pies, and Bluebonnet Bakery
  • Acknowledges these shops offer pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, ice cream, milkshakes, and brittles, with some businesses shipping products nationwide
  • Designation remains in effect for 10 years from the date of passage, per Section 391.003(e) of the Government Code

Legislative Description

Designating Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, replacing the city's previous designation as the City of Festivals.

Resolutions

Last Action

Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/11/2025

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