TX SCR22

Designates the cannon as the official state gun of Texas

Recognizes the cannon's historical significance in Texas history, including the Battle of Gonzales on October 2, 1835, where the "Come and Take It" flag originated

Acknowledges cannons used at the Alamo (18-21 artillery pieces) and the Twin Sisters cannons donated by Cincinnati, Ohio that helped win the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836

Notes vintage artillery pieces on display across Texas, including at the Texas Capitol, Gonzales Memorial Museum, Goliad, and the Shrine of Texas Liberty

Adopted by the Senate on April 10, 2025 (28-2 vote) and by the House on May 16, 2025 (119-5 vote)