Culture, Recreation and Tourism

TX - Representative Will Metcalf (U)

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Chair

TX - Representative Lulu Flores (U)

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Vice Chair

TX - Representative Sheryl Cole (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Mano DeAyala (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Helen Kerwin (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Trey Martinez Fischer (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Angelia Orr (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Cody Vasut (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Charlene Ward Johnson (U)

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Member

TX - HB269 Relating to the creation of the Institute for Chronic Wasting Disease Research.

TX - HB292 Relating to the grant amount awarded to certain moving image projects under the moving image industry incentive program.

TX - HB370 Relating to eligibility of certain events under the Events Trust Fund

TX - HB592 Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

TX - HB609 Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.

TX - HB630 Relating to certificates of title for certain outboard motors.

TX - HB646 Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.

TX - HB654 Relating to the dismissal of a criminal charge related to the illegal hunting of certain deer; authorizing fees.

TX - HB676 Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.

TX - HB696 Relating to waivers for state park entrance fees and hunting and fishing license fees for certain resident first responders.

TX - HB738 Relating to creation by the Texas Historical Commission of a program to identify and restore Rosenwald Schools structures.

TX - HB752 Relating to a grant program for the preservation and restoration of, and education regarding, certain landmarks and buildings important to African American history in this state.

TX - HB761 Relating to fee waivers for certain hunting and fishing licenses for honorably discharged veterans.

TX - HB806 Relating to designating July as American Pride Month.

TX - HB840 Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.

TX - HB1117 Relating to an exemption to the fishing license requirement for certain residents engaged in fishing in public waters.

TX - HB1143 Relating to the establishment of a memorial monument dedicated to unborn children on the Capitol grounds.

TX - HB1379 Relating to the authority of a game warden or other peace officer commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Department to enter private property.

TX - HCR18 Designating May as Muslim Heritage Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR6 Designating Galveston as the official Juneteenth Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SB217 Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB384 Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.

TX - SCR1 Designating February 10 as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SCR3 Designating Bandera as the official Cowboy Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB1397 Relating to the transfer and the care and custody of the letter known as the victory or death letter.

TX - HCR34 Designating Pflugerville as the official Trail Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB1452 Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.

TX - HB1480 Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

TX - SB519 Relating to the creation of a grant program to promote educational engagement with Texas history.

TX - HB1497 Relating to the placement of a nativity scene on the Capitol grounds.

TX - SCR4 Designating Pflugerville as the official Trail Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SB586 Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program; authorizing a fee.

TX - HCR36 Expressing support for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day.

TX - HCR37 Designating Nacogdoches as the official Garden Capitol of Texas.

TX - HCR38 Expressing support for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day.

TX - HCR39 Designating Rockwall County as the official Marriage Capital of Texas for a 10 year period ending in 2035.

TX - SCR6 Designating Rockwall County as the official Marriage Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB1781 Relating to the Texas Livestock and Rodeo Education and Continuation Grant Program.

TX - HB1859 Relating to incentives for the moving image industry in this state.

TX - HB1886 Relating to the exemption of certain municipalities and counties from requirements regarding the use of lifeguards on public beaches.

TX - HB1905 Relating to notice to the Texas A&M Forest Service of a prescribed burn to be conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

TX - SB823 Relating to required labeling of meat, poultry, shrimp, and certain related food products.

TX - HCR48 Designating Roanoke as the official Unique Dining Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR50 Designating Galveston as the official Mardi Gras Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB2018 Relating to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program.

TX - HB2084 Relating to personal flotation device requirements for recreational vessels.

TX - HB2123 Relating to the maximum number of media production development zones in this state and of qualified media production locations in those zones.

TX - HB2212 Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.

TX - HCR55 Redesignating Poteet as the official Strawberry Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SB1066 Relating to requiring payment and performance bonds for certain public work contracts.

TX - HCR58 Redesignating Dripping Springs as the official Wedding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB2385 Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

TX - HCR59 Designating April as Promise Month for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB2482 Relating to a prohibition on chronic wasting disease containment zones and surveillance zones established by the Parks and Wildlife Commission or the Parks and Wildlife Department.

TX - HB2541 Relating to the waiver of state park entrance, admission, and vehicle entrance fees for certain holders of state parklands passports and their immediate family members.

TX - HB2572 Relating to the authority of a public library to financially support the American Library Association.

TX - HB2636 Relating to designating October 6 as Hispanic Registered Dietician Day.

TX - SB1215 Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters.

TX - HCR70 Redesignating Jim Hogg County as the official Vaquero Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR71 Designating La Salle County as the official Wild Hog Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB2703 Relating to designating July as American Patriotism Month.

TX - HCR72 Designating Newton County as the official Forest Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SB1245 Relating to the taking of certain aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.

TX - SB1247 Relating to consolidating certain nonresident hunting licenses.

TX - SB1248 Relating to the disclosure of certain harvest report information submitted to the Parks and Wildlife Department.

TX - HCR74 Designating Carthage as the official Country Music Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SB1267 Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.

TX - HCR75 Designating Hemphill as the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB2842 Relating to the control by lethal means of white-tailed deer in certain areas.

TX - SB1285 Relating to the protection of bats.

TX - HB2935 Relating to the creation of the Julia C. Hester House State Park.

TX - SB1350 Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.

TX - SB1426 Relating to operation and management of the first capitol state historic site and replica by the Texas Historical Commission.

TX - HCR80 Designating Brenham as the official Ice Cream Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR81 Designating Milam as the official Gateway Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB3088 Relating to standards and procedures for purchasing goods for resale by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

TX - HB3129 Relating to making a donation to the operation game thief fund when applying for a hunting or fishing license.

TX - HB3183 Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.

TX - SCR18 Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SCR19 Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.

TX - HB3227 Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.

TX - HCR83 Designating Rusk County as the official Syrup Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR84 Designating Pineland as the official Lumber Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR85 Designating March 15 as the Day to Combat Islamophobia for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB3251 Relating to operation and management of the first capitol state historic site and replica by the Texas Historical Commission.

TX - HCR86 Designating the City of Denton as the official Halloween Capital of Texas

TX - HB3259 Relating to the ability of certain municipalities and counties to elect not to participate in certain event reimbursement programs and to the allocation of a portion of the state hotel occupancy tax revenue collected in those municipalities and counties.

TX - HCR87 Designating Amarillo as the official Ranch Rodeo Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB3329 Relating to fee waivers for certain hunting and fishing licenses for honorably discharged veterans 65 years old or older.

TX - HB3349 Relating to the events trust fund and to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, and motor sports racing trust fund.

TX - HCR89 Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.

TX - SCR22 Designating the cannon as the official state gun of Texas.

TX - HB3471 Relating to the permissible uses of money attributable to the historic infrastructure sustainability trust fund.

TX - SB1718 Relating to the eligibility of the National Rifle Association's Annual Meetings and Exhibits or another annual event of the National Rifle Association for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

TX - HB3489 Relating to designating May 24 as Victims of the Uvalde Shooting Day.

TX - HB3530 Relating to designating April 16 as Selena Quintanilla Prez Day.

TX - HB3543 Relating to qualifications for participation in the moving image industry incentive program.

TX - HB3556 Relating to certain structures located near a National Wildlife Refuge.

TX - HCR93 Designating Nacogdoches as the official Garden Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB3607 Relating to the regulation of deer breeding by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

TX - HB3724 Relating to the placement of a cultivated oyster in a natural oyster bed, a private oyster bed, or coastal waters.

TX - HCR95 Designating Mineola as the official Sweets Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, replacing the city's previous designation as the City of Festivals.

TX - HB3728 Relating to the adoption by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of salinity requirements for bays and estuaries.

TX - HB3766 Relating to designating the third Monday in October of each year as Unplug Texas Day.

TX - HCR96 Designating the Town of Trophy Club as the official Texas Town of Patriotism for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR97 Designating April 14 as Sikh Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SCR27 Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.

TX - HB3831 Relating to the identification of breeder deer.

TX - SB1930 Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

TX - HB3883 Relating to the eligibility of a Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship international automobile race for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

TX - HB3887 Relating to the requirement for performance and payment bonds from certain contractors of the Parks and Wildlife Department.

TX - HCR100 Authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery.

TX - HB3962 Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

TX - SB2004 Relating to the eligibility of the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington for funding under the major events reimbursement program.

TX - SB2031 Relating to the removal of a fence surrounding a breeder deer release site.

TX - SCR29 Designating El Paso as the official Boot Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB4103 Relating to operation and management of the Eyes of Father Margil State Historic Site and Trail by the Texas Historical Commission.

TX - SB2112 Relating to the punishment for certain criminal offenses related to cultivated oyster mariculture; increasing a criminal penalty.

TX - HB4182 Relating to repealing the Cultural Basin Act of 1973.

TX - HB4187 Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.

TX - HB4229 Relating to the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

TX - SB2139 Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to negotiate the release of a reversionary interest and certain other interests of the state in certain property in Palo Pinto County owned by the Palo Pinto County Livestock Association.

TX - SCR30 Designating Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB4230 Relating to the establishment of a hike and bike trail to be known as the Bicentennial Trail.

TX - HCR104 Designating Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SB2232 Relating to designating October 21 as Unplug Texas Day.

TX - HB4396 Relating to the major events reimbursement program, including event funding eligibility, site selection organizations, and single event and single year classifications.

TX - HB4405 Relating to a commission to coordinate celebrations of the bicentennial anniversary of Texas' independence.

TX - HB4444 Relating to the authority of a public library to provide multilingual resources for emerging communities.

TX - HB4450 Relating to procedures for approving certain projects and permit applications by the Texas Historical Commission.

TX - SB22 Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund.

TX - HCR107 Designating the Texas Almanac as the official State Book of Texas.

TX - HB4538 Relating to the transfer by the Parks and Wildlife Department to the General Land Office of a portion of the revenue derived from vessel registration fees to cover the cost of removing derelict vessels from waterways.

TX - HB4543 Relating to the removal of a fence surrounding a breeder deer release site.

TX - HB4545 Relating to access to land managed by the Parks and Wildlife Department from adjacent privately owned land; authorizing a fee.

TX - HB4568 Relating to the Texas moving image industry incentive program and the establishment and funding of the Texas moving image industry incentive fund.

TX - HCR109 Authorizing the State Preservation Board to approve the construction of a replica of the National Life Monument at the State Capitol Complex.

TX - HB4588 Relating to the regulation of aquatic vegetation management by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.

TX - HB4686 Relating to the Texas alcohol tourism development program and advisory committee.

TX - HCR111 Designate Combes as the official "Bee Capital of Texas"

TX - HB4811 Relating to the eligibility of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.

TX - HB4858 Relating to the reservation of land for recreational facilities in certain water districts.

TX - HB4867 Relating to the management of wildlife and exotic animals from aircraft; creating a criminal offense.

TX - HB4881 Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to negotiate the release of a reversionary interest and certain other interests of the state in certain property in Palo Pinto County owned by the Palo Pinto County Livestock Association.

TX - HB4895 Relating to certificates of number and certificates of title issued by and records kept by the Parks and Wildlife Department; creating a criminal offense.

TX - HB4925 Relating to the creation of a statewide Chronic Wasting Disease plan.

TX - HB4932 Relating to the regulation of chronic wasting disease and the establishment of a pilot program to breed deer resistant to chronic wasting disease.

TX - HB4938 Relating to the abolishment of the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Parks and Wildlife Commission and the transfer of their functions to the General Land Office, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Public Safety.

TX - HB4939 Relating to the ownership of deer in this state.

TX - HB5000 Relating to Media Production Development Zones and the functions of the Texas Film Commission.

TX - HB5032 Relating to the display of certain historical documents in the Capitol Complex.

TX - HB5088 Relating to the Major Events Reimbursement Program and the Events Trust Fund.

TX - HB5259 Relating to a wildlife corridor action plan developed by the Parks and Wildlife Department and certain other duties of the department relating to wildlife corridors.

TX - HCR113 Designating El Paso as the official Boot Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB5264 Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB2801 Relating to a permit issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain hunting dog field trials; authorizing a fee.

TX - HB5363 Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Freedmen's Cemetery Designation Program; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB2843 Relating to a study of the effectiveness of rules implemented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department governing the management of chronic wasting disease and of cervid resistance to chronic wasting disease.

TX - SB2844 Relating to the regulation of deer breeding; creating criminal offenses.

TX - SB2846 Relating to the control of disease in wildlife; creating criminal offenses; authorizing an administrative penalty.

TX - HB5398 Relating to the taking of certain aoudad sheep by using a helicopter.

TX - HB5440 Relating to the moving image industry incentive program.

TX - HB5458 Relating to a study of the effectiveness of rules implemented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department governing the management of chronic wasting disease and of cervid resistance to chronic wasting disease.

TX - SB2959 Relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

TX - HB5500 Relating to the Texas Commission on the Arts; the composition and qualifications of its governing board, expenditures for certain fine arts projects, and the distribution of grants

TX - HB5554 Relating to the operation and management of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum by the Texas Historical Commission.

TX - HB5616 Relating to the Texas presidential library promotion program and fund.

TX - HB5641 Relating to a grant program for nonprofit children?s theatres to increase the accessibility of their facilities.

TX - HCR116 Redesignating Brownsville as the official Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR117 Designating Port Aransas as the official Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SCR43 Designating Port Aransas as the official Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR126 Designating Corrigan as the official Timber Products Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR135 Designating Slaton as the official Banana Pudding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - SB3059 Relating to the preservation, maintenance, restoration, and protection of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Alamo Commission.

TX - HCR142 Designating Fort Worth as the official Aviation and Defense Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HB5702 Relating to the creation of the Llano Historic Railroad Authority; providing authority to impose fees.

TX - HCR148 Designating Bridge City as the official Corn Dog Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR153 Designating Pearsall as the official Lineman Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR155 Designating San Antonio as Military City Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR157 Designating Rockport as the official Redfish Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

TX - HCR165 Designating Fulton as the official Oyster Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.