TX HR767

Commemorates Tejano Day on April 6, 2025, recognizing the historical contributions of Tejanos to Texas for over 300 years

Honors Tejanos as founders of Texas's oldest permanent communities including San Antonio, Nacogdoches, Victoria, Goliad, and El Paso

Recognizes April 6, 1813, as the date Tejanos first proclaimed independence for Texas and notes their participation in the Battle of Medina and Texas Revolution, including Alamo defenders Gregorio Esparza and José Toribio Losoya

Acknowledges Tejano contributions to Texas culture including rodeos, horsemanship, longhorn cattle ranching, Tex-Mex cuisine, and music through artists like Lydia Mendoza, Flaco Jiménez, and Selena

Adopted by the Texas House on April 17, 2025, by a vote of 133-7 with 2 present not voting