Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR107: Commemorating the 175th anniversary of McLennan County.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 2, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 2, 2025:
89(2) HR 107 - Enrolled version - Bill Text H.R. No. 107 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Proud residents of McLennan County are celebrating the 175th anniversary of their county's establishment in 2025; and WHEREAS, Situated in East Central Texas, McLennan County occupies 1,031 square miles on the Grand and Blackland Prairies; it is believed that Tonkawas were native to the region, and members of the Wichita, Caddo, and Delaware tribes were also present before the arrival of Anglo settlers; part of the colonization grant obtained from Mexico in 1825, McLennan County was created by the Texas Legislature on January 22, 1850, and named for pioneer Neil McLennan; its government was organized in August of that year with Waco as its county seat; beginning in September, under the direction of county Chief Justice John T. Eubank, the area was laid out in three precincts, and reviewers were appointed for roads leading from Waco to Austin and other towns; further, officials set a $20 license fee for the ferry captain to transport passengers on foot, horse-drawn wagons, and livestock across the Brazos River; and WHEREAS, Starting in the 1870s, the addition of the Waco Suspension Bridge over the Brazos as well as railroads made Waco a major center for trade; cotton had long been the leading industry, and the early 20th century ushered in …
Sponsors
- Pat Curry (R, HD-056) · 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, MCLENNAN COUNTY
Common questions
- What is HR107?
- HR107 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Commemorating the 175th anniversary of McLennan County.
- What is the status of HR107?
- Passed both chambers as of September 2, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 2, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR107?
- Pat Curry (R, HD-056).
- Where is the official record for HR107?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00107
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