By: Murr (Senate Sponsor - Flores) H.C.R. No. 82
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 1, 2023;
May 2, 2023, read first time and referred to Committee on
Administration; May 16, 2023, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 7, Nays 0; May 16, 2023, sent to printer.)
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The picturesque Hill Country community of Llano has
long been known across the state and nation as a premier location
for deer hunting; and
WHEREAS, In the years after its founding in 1855, Llano was
the last stop on the railroad and an outpost on the edge of the
largely unsettled land that extended to the west; many settlers
relied on the abundant deer and other game as a source of food,
particularly as they were first establishing their ranches and
farms; and
WHEREAS, Even after the frontier era passed, the countryside
near Llano retained its thriving deer population, and hunters from
other parts of the state and beyond began making trips to the area;
by the early decades of the 1900s, the community had become a
well-known center for the sport, and in more recent years, Llano's
informal status as a "deer capital" has been furthered through
coverage in a range of publications and websites; and
WHEREAS, Today, the town remains one of the Lone Star State's
most popular destinations for deer hunters; the region of the Hill
Country around Llano boasts one of the highest densities of deer in
the nation, with a ratio of one deer for every two to three acres of
land; and
WHEREAS, More than 15,000 people hunt in Llano County each
year, harvesting over 12,000 white-tailed deer annually; the
hunters spend as much as $3.5 million in the county, making the
sport a significant factor in the local economy; and
WHEREAS, On the Friday before the start of each deer season,
the Llano Chamber of Commerce hosts a Hunters Welcome event to
express the city's appreciation for the contributions hunters make
to the town's prosperity, and throughout the season, banners,
posters, and special offers from businesses create a friendly
environment for hunting enthusiasts; and
WHEREAS, From its origins as a frontier town to the present
day, Llano has been a paradise for deer hunters, and the community's
prominent role in this popular sport is indeed deserving of special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate Llano as the official Deer Capital of the Texas
Hill Country; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
passed by the legislature.
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