Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR51: Commemorating the third annual Cindy Walker Days event in Mexia and commending Texas A&M University for its partnership with the Cindy Walker Foundation.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 28, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 28, 2025:
89(2) HR 51 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 51 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The third annual Cindy Walker Days fundraiser took place in Mexia on July 19, 2025; and WHEREAS, Hosted by the Cindy Walker Foundation, the music and songwriters festival attracted hundreds of visitors to Mexia, where the late songwriting legend Cindy Walker lived for more than five decades; the event featured live performances from a variety of artists, including country singer Kevin Fowler, Western swing group Katie Shore & the Dusty Skies, and singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss; the festival also held a barn dance, paying homage to Ms. Walker's early career; and WHEREAS, The Texas A&M University Department of Architecture is collaborating with the Cindy Walker Foundation to restore the home of Ms. Walker using cutting-edge 3D scanning technology; the project aims to preserve an important piece of Texas history, and it is part of a larger effort to promote tourism to Mexia; and WHEREAS, Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997, Cindy Walker penned hundreds of songs over the course of her decades-long career; some of her notable compositions include "You Don't Know Me," which was recorded by Elvis Presley and Ray Charles, "Cherokee Maiden," "I Don't Care," and "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)," a smash hit for Roy Orbison; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Angelia Orr (R, HD-013) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Adopted
- : Laid before the House
- : Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
- : Filed
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, CINDY WALKER DAYS (NP60O)
Common questions
- What is HR51?
- HR51 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Commemorating the third annual Cindy Walker Days event in Mexia and commending Texas A&M University for its partnership with the Cindy Walker Foundation.
- What is the status of HR51?
- Passed both chambers as of August 28, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 28, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR51?
- Angelia Orr (R, HD-013).
- Where is the official record for HR51?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00051
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