TX HR908

Recognizes April 24, 2025, as Fayette County Day at the State Capitol and welcomes the visiting delegation from Fayette County

Fayette County was established on December 14, 1837, by the Congress of the Republic of Texas and named for the Marquis de Lafayette, with La Grange designated as the county seat

The county has historical significance in the Texas Revolution, with more than 50 men participating in the Battle of San Jacinto, including Joel Walter Robison, one of the captors of General Santa Anna

Fayette County currently has a population of more than 25,000 people, with an economy based on manufacturing, retail, and health care industries

Notable communities include La Grange, Fayetteville, Schulenburg, Round Top, and Flatonia, with attractions including Lake Fayette, the Colorado River, painted churches, museums, and antique fairs