Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR168: Honoring El Pastor Es Mi Señor in San Antonio.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 3, 2025
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 3, 2025:
89(2) HR 168 - Introduced version - Bill Text 89S21280 BPG-D By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 168 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, San Antonio taqueria El Pastor Es Mi Señor has garnered numerous accolades; and WHEREAS, In 2020, El Pastor Es Mi Señor was established by family-owned restaurant group Chilangos Gringos, building upon the success of its three previous concepts, Yellowfish Sushi, fusion sushi eatery Japamex, and sushi delivery business Pinkfish; and WHEREAS, Siblings Brenda and Alex Sarmiento of Chilangos Gringos developed El Pastor Es Mi Señor as a tribute to the tacos al pastor of their native Mexico City; the eatery faced a serious challenge four days after its opening, when the COVID-19 pandemic closed dining rooms; nevertheless, the restaurant found its following; and WHEREAS, El Pastor Es Mi Señor has been widely recognized, including by theSan Antonio Express-Newsand the Netflix program Taco Chronicles, and the taco editor ofTexas Monthlyproclaimed the tacos al pastor to be potentially the best in the state; in 2025, the Sarmientos were named state semifinalists in the Best Chef category of the prestigious James Beard Awards; and WHEREAS, Locally owned businesses make a welcome contribution to the prosperity and distinct character of their communities, and it is a pleasure to recognize El Pastor Es Mi Señor and the reputation for excellence that it has achieved; now, therefore, …
Sponsors
- Trey Martinez Fischer (D, HD-116) · 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, EL PASTOR ES MI SEÑOR (NT8XZ)
Common questions
- What is HR168?
- HR168 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Honoring El Pastor Es Mi Señor in San Antonio.
- What is the status of HR168?
- Passed both chambers as of September 3, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 3, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR168?
- Trey Martinez Fischer (D, HD-116).
- Where is the official record for HR168?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00168
Source: official Texas record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.