81R15230 CBE-D
By: Flores H.C.R. No. 139
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, In 2001, the 77th Texas Legislature passed House
Concurrent Resolution 38, which approved the construction of a
statue or monument on the Capitol grounds that pays tribute to the
contributions of Tejanos to the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Eight years later, the statue is awaiting
installation on the Capitol grounds, but 13 T.A.C. Section 111.25
contains a prohibition on placing additional memorials and/or
monuments on the Capitol grounds, with an exception provided for
the placement of the Emancipation Juneteenth monument; as long as
this rule stands, the vast contributions of Tejanos to the State of
Texas continue to go unrecognized on the Capitol grounds; and
WHEREAS, These public lawns display monuments to people,
ideals, and events integral to the story of Texas, and these
memorials serve to inform and inspire residents and visitors alike;
a statue in honor of Tejanos installed on the Capitol grounds would
permanently acknowledge the role of this important community in
helping to shape the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby direct the State Preservation Board to amend its rules to
allow the statue in honor of Tejanos to be placed on the south lawn
of the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official
copy of this resolution to the executive director and members of the
State Preservation Board.