Bill Text: TX HCR72 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Designating Newton County as the official Forest Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2025-05-05 - Referred to Administration [HCR72 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-HCR72-Comm_Sub.html
| 89R13915 TBO-D | ||
| By: Shofner | H.C.R. No. 72 | |
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| WHEREAS, Newton County provides East Texas residents and a | ||
| multitude of visitors with ample opportunities for outdoor | ||
| recreation among scenic forests and other natural attractions; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The county encompasses part of the Sabine National | ||
| Forest, which features expansive, lush woodlands and is one of only | ||
| four national forests in the state; the county also offers easy | ||
| access to the Big Thicket National Preserve and its pine forests, | ||
| swamps, and savannas; known for their diverse wildlife and unique | ||
| ecosystems, the areas are a haven for nature enthusiasts and | ||
| photographers, and they serve as ideal settings for such activities | ||
| as hiking, bird-watching, hunting, camping, and canoeing; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Anglers are drawn to Newton County for its excellent | ||
| fishing waters; favored locations include the Sabine River, which | ||
| forms the county's eastern border with Louisiana, and Toledo Bend | ||
| Reservoir, formed by a dam on the river at the northern end of the | ||
| county, which is renowned as one of the best bass fishing lakes in | ||
| the nation; visitors can also enjoy boating, swimming, and | ||
| picnicking; in addition, the county features a number of local | ||
| parks, trails, and other community gathering areas that highlight | ||
| the region's picturesque environment; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Newton County's unique blend of forests, rivers, and | ||
| lakes has made the area a popular destination for those seeking | ||
| tranquility and outdoor adventure, and the county is indeed | ||
| deserving of special recognition for its outstanding stewardship of | ||
| these important natural resources; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby designate Newton County as the official Forest Capital of | ||
| 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. | ||
