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TX SCR31

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

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 sweets shops including Grandma Cleda's Gourmet Candy & Gifts, Mineola Fudge Shop at Between Friends, Bryan's Cheesecakes, FarmHouse Fried Pies, and Bluebonnet Bakery
  • Notes these establishments offer pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, lemon bars, ice cream, milkshakes, malts, and peanut and pecan brittles, with some shipping products nationwide
  • Acknowledges the shops have received media coverage on television, in magazines, and online publications
  • Designation remains in effect for 10 years from the date the resolution is passed, per Government Code Section 391.003(e)

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

No action taken in committee

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration3/13/2025

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