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89(R) HR 905 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 905
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ernest Servantes has distinguished himself through
his accomplishments as a pitmaster and co-owner of Burnt Bean Co. in
Seguin; and
WHEREAS, A self-trained chef from Uvalde, Ernest Servantes
began his restaurant career as a dishwasher and busser; he went on
to work as a corporate trainer for Outback Steakhouse and as a cook
for Huisache Grill in New Braunfels, and he later enjoyed a 15-year
tenure as an executive chef with Sodexo, overseeing dining services
at Texas Lutheran University; and
WHEREAS, After honing his barbecue skills on his backyard
grill, Mr. Servantes joined a competitive team, and they entered
and won their first cook-off in 2009; over the succeeding years,
they continued to overcome the competition at local, regional, and
state barbecue contests; he went on to earn national attention with
his victory in a 2012 episode of the Food Network show
Chopped Grill
Masters
; and
WHEREAS, In 2019, Mr. Servantes and former rival
pitmaster-turned-teammate Dave Kirkland joined forces to launch a
pop-up restaurant, which consistently sold out within an hour of
opening; despite the pandemic, they took their business to the next
level, establishing the brick-and-mortar Burnt Bean Co. in 2020 to
wide acclaim; known for its traditional meats, its Mexican-inspired
sides, and its rotating brunch menu, the eatery has been ranked
among the best barbecue joints in the state by both
Texas Monthly
and
The New York Times
, and it received a Michelin Bib Gourmand
Award in 2024; moreover, Mr. Servantes and Mr. Kirkland were
recognized for their culinary prowess as James Beard Award
semifinalists in the Best Chef: Texas category; and
WHEREAS, Through his inventive and skillful take on a classic
Texas cuisine, Ernest Servantes is elevating Seguin's place on the
culinary map, and he has earned the admiration and appreciation of
his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Ernest Servantes for his contributions as
a pitmaster and restaurateur and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Servantes as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Martinez Fischer
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 905 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2025, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House