Recognizing Jeff Traylor for his induction into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame.

89(R) SR 592 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 592

WHEREAS, Jeff Traylor, former head football coach at

Gilmer High School, has been inducted into the Texas High School

Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025; and

WHEREAS, A Gilmer native and a 1986 graduate of Gilmer High

School, Jeff Traylor earned a spot on the Stephen F. Austin State

University football team as a walk-on player; he began his

coaching career in 1990 as an assistant at Big Sandy High School,

and he subsequently served for seven years as a passing

coordinator, defensive backs coach, receivers coach, and special

teams coordinator at Jacksonville High School; and

WHEREAS, In 2001, Coach Traylor took the helm of the

gridiron squad at his high school alma mater; he built a

powerhouse program during his tenure as Gilmer's head coach,

leading the Buckeyes to state championships in 2004, 2009, and

2014, two state runner-up finishes, and 12 district crowns; a

four-time Texas High School Coach of the Year, he posted an

outstanding overall record of 175-26, with his .871 winning

percentage ranking 10th all-time in state high school football

history; while at Gilmer, he also produced two perfect 16-0

seasons and three 15-win campaigns; and

WHEREAS, Following his departure from Gilmer in 2014,

Coach Traylor joined the coaching staffs at The University of

Texas, Southern Methodist University, and the University of

Arkansas, rising to the title of associate head coach at all

three schools; in December 2019, he was named head football coach

at The University of Texas at San Antonio; he immediately set

about building a winning culture, and through five seasons, he

has led the Roadrunners to a pair of conference championships and

five consecutive bowl berths highlighted by back-to-back bowl

victories in 2023 and 2024; and

WHEREAS, Through his exceptional ability to mentor young

athletes, Jeff Traylor has distinguished himself as one of the

Lone Star State's elite football coaches, and he is indeed

deserving of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it

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

Legislature, hereby congratulate Jeff Traylor on his induction

into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame and extend to him

sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for Coach Traylor as an expression of high regard from

the Texas Senate.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate