Bill Text: TX HCR155 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 155

Bill Title: Designating San Antonio as Military City Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)

Status: (Passed) 2025-06-20 - Signed by the Governor [HCR155 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HCR155-Enrolled.html



	H.C.R. No. 155



	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The city of San Antonio shares a proud bond with the
	military that has spanned more than three centuries, and the city's
	enduring links to the United States armed forces are central to its
	culture and economy; and
	WHEREAS, Dating back to the establishment of San Antonio de
	Béxar Presidio in 1718, the city has been home to a consistent
	military presence; San Antonio's development into an important
	center for the U.S. service branches dates to the early 1900s, when
	Fort Sam Houston became a major site for training and operations;
	today, San Antonio has one of the highest concentrations of
	military bases in the United States; and
	WHEREAS, Joint Base San Antonio, the largest base within the
	U.S. Department of Defense, is a consolidation of Fort Sam Houston,
	Camp Bullis, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base;
	serving as a hub for training, innovation, and support, JBSA
	employs more than 100,000 people and contributes $53.2 billion to
	the state's economy annually; moreover, Fort Sam Houston includes
	Brooke Army Medical Center, the DOD's largest medical center and
	only Level I Trauma Center; and
	WHEREAS, With one of the nation's largest active and retired
	military populations, San Antonio offers a wealth of resources to
	support this community, including education and job training
	initiatives and a vast network of health care services; in
	addition, the city's culture of military appreciation is reflected
	in the myriad events it hosts in honor of the men and women who
	serve, including elaborate ceremonies on Veterans Day and Memorial
	Day and parades and activities during Fiesta San Antonio; moreover,
	the city features a number of museums and sites that enable visitors
	to better appreciate the rich history of the military in San
	Antonio, including the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum and the
	Fort Sam Houston Museum and Quadrangle; and
	WHEREAS, The City of San Antonio has demonstrated tangible
	support for the military by securing and investing over
	$115 million in grants for infrastructure, force protection,
	resiliency, family and veteran employment, and aviation safety; in
	addition, the city has worked closely with members of the Texas
	Legislature to advocate for enhanced protection for San Antonio's
	military installations; and
	WHEREAS, Through its steadfast commitment to supporting the
	U.S. armed forces and the active duty service members and veterans
	who have carried out its vital mission, San Antonio has long been
	known as Military City USA, and it is indeed fitting that the city
	be officially accorded this same title for the State of Texas; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby designate San Antonio as Military City Texas; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section
	391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect
	until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally
	passed by the legislature.

	Martinez Fischer


	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 155 was adopted by the House on May
	28, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 111, Nays 18, 3 present, not
	voting.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 155 was adopted by the Senate on
	June 1, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.

	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date

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	Governor