89R23286 AMB-D
By: Slawson H.R. No. 815
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens of Erath County are gathering at the State
Capitol on April 10, 2025, to celebrate Erath County Day; and
WHEREAS, Formed in 1856, Erath County is named for
George B. Erath, an original surveyor of the area; cotton farming
was an important early industry, and fruit orchards, dairy and
poultry farms, and other agricultural ventures later became
prominent; coal mining also provided jobs, and the Thurber Brick
Company was established in 1918 to manufacture such materials as
tile and paving bricks; and
WHEREAS, The seat of Erath County, Stephenville is situated
along the Bosque River; it was named in honor of John M. Stephen,
who settled there in 1854 and donated land for the townsite;
Stephenville has received the Main Street designation from the
Texas Historical Commission, and the 1892 Erath County Courthouse
designed by James Riely Gordon is renowned for its beauty; serving
as a hub for the area's agricultural operations, Stephenville is
also the site of medical facilities and retail businesses, with a
range of manufacturers, including Fortune 500 companies, adding
economic diversity to the community; and
WHEREAS, The Stephenville Independent School District serves
approximately 3,600 students at three elementary schools, an
intermediate school and junior high school, and Stephenville High
School; the district places a strong emphasis on the core values of
initiative, integrity, and growth in preparing students for the
challenges and opportunities of the future; and
WHEREAS, The county is also home to two higher education
facilities, Ranger College and Tarleton State University, which is
a four-year institution that was established in 1899; a member of
The Texas A&M University System, Tarleton boasts an enrollment of
more than 17,000 students and offers over 100 undergraduate and
graduate degree plans; made up of seven academic colleges and four
schools, the university offers a number of doctoral degrees and
expanded online programs; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for its rich Western heritage and rural
friendliness, Erath County is one of the treasures of Texas, and its
citizens may indeed take pride in the place they call home; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 10, 2025, as Erath County Day at
the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting
delegation.