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Designating Slaton as the official Banana Pudding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Designating Slaton as the official Banana Pudding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Tepper
Last action
2025-06-20
Official status
06/20/2025 E Signed by the Governor
Effective date
Not listed

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Designating Slaton as the official Banana Pudding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Designating Slaton as the official Banana Pudding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

What This Bill Does

  • Designating Slaton as the official Banana Pudding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-20 Texas Legislature Online

    Signed by the Governor

  2. 2025-05-28 Texas Legislature Online

    Sent to the Governor

  3. 2025-05-27 Texas Legislature Online

    Signed in the House

  4. 2025-05-27 Texas Legislature Online

    Signed in the Senate

  5. 2025-05-26 Texas Legislature Online

    Reported enrolled

  6. 2025-05-25 Texas Legislature Online

    Placed on local & uncontested calendar

  7. 2025-05-25 Texas Legislature Online

    Laid before the Senate

  8. 2025-05-25 Texas Legislature Online

    Read 2nd time

  9. 2025-05-25 Texas Legislature Online

    Adopted

  10. 2025-05-25 Texas Legislature Online

    Vote recorded in Journal

  11. 2025-05-25 Texas Legislature Online

    Senate passage reported

  12. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  13. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Considered in public hearing

  14. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Vote taken in committee

  15. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Reported favorably w/o amendments

  16. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

  17. 2025-05-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Committee report printed and distributed

  18. 2025-05-20 Texas Legislature Online

    Received from the House

  19. 2025-05-20 Texas Legislature Online

    Read first time

  20. 2025-05-20 Texas Legislature Online

    Referred to Administration

  21. 2025-05-19 Texas Legislature Online

    Laid before the House

  22. 2025-05-19 Texas Legislature Online

    Adopted

  23. 2025-05-19 Texas Legislature Online

    Record vote. RV#2986

  24. 2025-05-19 Texas Legislature Online

    Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  25. 2025-05-13 Texas Legislature Online

    Placed on Resolutions Calendar

  26. 2025-05-11 Texas Legislature Online

    Considered in Calendars

  27. 2025-05-10 Texas Legislature Online

    Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  28. 2025-05-10 Texas Legislature Online

    Committee report distributed

  29. 2025-05-10 Texas Legislature Online

    Committee report sent to Calendars

  30. 2025-05-08 Texas Legislature Online

    Considered in formal meeting

  31. 2025-05-08 Texas Legislature Online

    Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  32. 2025-05-01 Texas Legislature Online

    Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  33. 2025-05-01 Texas Legislature Online

    Considered in public hearing

  34. 2025-05-01 Texas Legislature Online

    Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  35. 2025-05-01 Texas Legislature Online

    Left pending in committee

  36. 2025-04-23 Texas Legislature Online

    Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

  37. 2025-04-15 Texas Legislature Online

    Filed

Official Summary Text

Designating Slaton as the official Banana Pudding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Current Bill Text

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89(R) HCR 135 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.C.R. No. 135

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Situated in Lubbock County on the High Plains of

Texas, the city of Slaton boasts a proud history of community

engagement and cultural celebration dating back to its founding,

and in recent years, that tradition has been reflected in the city's

popular Banana Pudding Festival; and

WHEREAS, The Slaton Bakery, an iconic West Texas business

that has been in operation for more than 100 years, originated the

idea for the Banana Pudding Festival; the get-together was first

staged in 2023, and it has quickly become a signature event for the

city; each year, the bakery oversees the festival with the support

of various local organizations and businesses, including the Slaton

Chamber of Commerce, the Slaton Lions Club, the Slaton Harvey

House, and many more; and

WHEREAS, Held on Labor Day weekend, the Banana Pudding

Festival brings together residents and visitors alike to celebrate

this classic Southern treat; attendees have the opportunity to

sample a variety of pudding recipes while also enjoying live

entertainment, arts and crafts, and the warm, neighborly atmosphere

that is a hallmark of the city; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Banana Pudding Festival has

helped elevate Slaton's reputation as a cultural hub and a

destination for dessert lovers, and the gathering draws enthusiasts

from across Texas and beyond; and

WHEREAS, The Banana Pudding Festival serves as a cheerful

salute to Slaton's deep culinary roots, its thriving community

spirit, and the longstanding legacy of the Slaton Bakery, and it is

fitting that this beloved event be appropriately recognized; now,

therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby designate Slaton as the official Banana Pudding 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.

Tepper

______________________________

______________________________

President of the Senate

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 135 was adopted by the House on May

19, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 109, Nays 17, 3 present, not

voting.

______________________________

Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 135 was adopted by the Senate on May

25, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2.

______________________________

Secretary of the Senate

APPROVED: __________________

Date

__________________

Governor