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HR693 • 2025

Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Lozano
Last action
2025-04-16
Official status
04/16/2025 H Reported enrolled: Apr 16 2025 12:41PM
Effective date
Not listed

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Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

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Bill History

  1. 2025-04-16 Texas Legislature Online

    Rules suspended

  2. 2025-04-16 Texas Legislature Online

    Adopted

  3. 2025-04-16 Texas Legislature Online

    Reported enrolled

  4. 2025-04-02 Texas Legislature Online

    Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

  5. 2025-03-31 Texas Legislature Online

    Filed

Official Summary Text

Recognizing April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day at the State Capitol.

Current Bill Text

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89(R) HR 693 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 693

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Proud residents of Refugio County are gathering in

Austin on April 16, 2025, to celebrate Refugio County Day at the

State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Situated in the Coastal Prairies region along the

lower Gulf Coast, Refugio County was organized as one of the 13

original counties of the Republic of Texas, with the town of Refugio

as its county seat; both the town and county are named for Nuestra

Señora del Refugio Mission, which was founded in the area in 1793

and remained in operation until 1830; and

WHEREAS, Agriculture is a leading industry in Refugio County,

and the area serves as an important source of livestock, sorghum,

cotton, corn, wheat, and hay; the county has also reaped economic

benefits derived from the region's natural resources, including

petroleum, natural gas, and industrial sand; in addition, hunters

are drawn to the county for its diverse wildlife; and

WHEREAS, Today, Refugio County is home to approximately 6,700

people; residents and visitors alike have enjoyed attending annual

events hosted by the town of Refugio, such as the Refugio County

Fair; and

WHEREAS, Refugio County benefits from the dedicated

leadership of its elected officials, including county judge Jhiela

"Gigi" Poynter and county commissioners Roy Payne, Stanley Tuttle,

Gary Wright, and Blaine Wolfshohl; and

WHEREAS, The people of Refugio County take great pride in

their rich history as they work together to build an even brighter

future, and it is indeed fitting to honor them for their unique

contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby recognize April 16, 2025, as Refugio County Day

at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting

delegation.

Lozano

______________________________

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 693 was adopted by the House on April

16, 2025, by a non-record vote.

______________________________

Chief Clerk of the House