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TX HR1109

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Shofner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the James Haggard Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century for placing a historical marker at the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens in Nacogdoches on May 20, 2025

  • The James Haggard Chapter, established in 1958, works to preserve historical records and sites, foster interest in colonial research, and promote youth education

  • The Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens was constructed in 1835 and is the second-oldest building in Nacogdoches, having served as home to early businesspeople, bankers, and political leaders

  • The historic site features a hands-on museum with a smokehouse, blacksmith shop, chicken coop, heirloom gardens, and sugarcane mill

  • Adopted by the Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2025, by non-record vote

Legislative Description

Honoring the James Haggard Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century for its placement of a historical marker at the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens in Nacogdoches.

Resolutions

Last Action

Reported enrolled

5/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Local & Consent Calendars5/12/2025

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