By: Lopez of Cameron H.C.R. No. 111
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Combes, Texas, is a small but vibrant community
situated on Business U.S. Highway 77 and State Highway 107,
bordering Harlingen in northwestern Cameron County, and the town's
historical and agricultural roots are deep and intertwined with the
land; and
WHEREAS, The town was originally established as the
headquarters for the Combes Ranch, founded by Charles B. Combes, a
settler from Kentucky, and it has evolved from a modest rural
settlement into a thriving community with a population of over
2,500 residents; and
WHEREAS, The region surrounding Combes has long been known
for its agricultural richness, and beekeeping has played a
significant role in the area's economy and ecosystem, helping to
sustain the local agricultural industry through vital pollination
services; and
WHEREAS, In recent years, Combes has embraced its role as a
center for beekeeping, with local businesses and residents
supporting the growing interest in apiaries, honey production, and
pollinator conservation; the town has garnered attention as a hub
for beekeeping in the Rio Grande Valley, with local efforts to
relocate and protect bees, contributing to both environmental
sustainability and the local economy; and
WHEREAS, The presence of beekeeping operations and the active
preservation of bees has not only elevated Combes' agricultural
prominence but also fostered a growing cultural appreciation for
the important role bees play in our environment and food systems;
and
WHEREAS, The people of Combes have come to take immense pride
in their town's role as a leading center for beekeeping and honey
production, with the town's history, culture, and future closely
tied to these industrious pollinators; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate Combes as the official "Bee Capital of Texas";
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.