Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR63: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 27, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, August 27, 2025:
89(2) HR 63 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 63 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Locally owned businesses play an important role in the culture and economy of Texas communities, and in July 2025, Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2 celebrated 50 years of serving area residents; and WHEREAS, Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2 traces its origins to 1964, when founder Rafaela Manzano Alviar began selling homemade Mexican cuisine out of a small building on Elizabeth Street; her children soon joined her in the business, and she later opened Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 1 on 13th Street before adding a second location on International Boulevard in 1975; Ms. Alviar eventually passed ownership of Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2 to her daughter, Jovita Alviar Chase, who had served the enterprise in a variety of roles over the years; and WHEREAS, Today, Ms. Chase continues to operate Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2, which in recent years has increased its seating capacity to more than 90 guests; throughout its history, the restaurant has enjoyed the loyalty of a devoted clientele with its welcoming atmosphere and its extensive menu of Tex-Mex favorites; and WHEREAS, Over the past half century, Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2 has become a beloved local institution, and it is a pleasure to recognize the restaurant and the reputation for excellence that it …
Sponsors
- Janie Lopez (R, HD-037) · 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, BROWNSVILLE COFFEE SHOP NO. 2 (N49KD)
Common questions
- What is HR63?
- HR63 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2.
- What is the status of HR63?
- Passed both chambers as of August 27, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (August 27, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR63?
- Janie Lopez (R, HD-037).
- Where is the official record for HR63?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00063
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