Bill Text: TX HCR86 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Designating Denton as the official Halloween Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: (Passed) 2025-05-28 - Signed by the Governor [HCR86 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-HCR86-Enrolled.html
| H.C.R. No. 86 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Each October, the City of Denton transforms into a | ||
| playground for lovers of all things Halloween, with an array of fun | ||
| and spooky activities; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The 31 Days of Denton Halloween event expands the | ||
| celebration of the holiday into a month-long extravaganza of | ||
| seasonal fun for residents and visitors of all ages; it features a | ||
| variety of exciting and immersive experiences at over a dozen | ||
| themed locations; the city's historic downtown serves as the center | ||
| of the action, and an impressive crowd of more than 660,000 people | ||
| turned out during the debut observance in 2024; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The 31 Days of Denton Halloween festival evokes a | ||
| sense of nostalgia, paying homage to the cherished traditions that | ||
| have kept the magic of the holiday alive for generations; among the | ||
| activities taking place are Halloween movie nights, a pumpkin | ||
| carving contest, a block party and pumpkin drop, a themed scavenger | ||
| hunt, and interactive storytelling sessions; this delightful event | ||
| also serves as a showcase for the city's vibrant art scene, and | ||
| participants can enjoy seasonal treat offerings and a range of | ||
| one-of-a-kind attractions; and | ||
| WHEREAS, By joining together for 31 Days of Denton Halloween, | ||
| area residents have created a uniquely festive tradition that is | ||
| beloved by young and old alike, and the enthusiasm with which the | ||
| city has embraced the holiday makes it deserving of special | ||
| legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby designate Denton as the official Halloween Capital of Texas, | ||
| replacing the city's previous designation as the Redbud 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. | ||
| Hayes | ||
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 86 was adopted by the House on May | ||
| 7, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 115, Nays 21, 6 present, not | ||
| voting. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 86 was adopted by the Senate on May | ||
| 14, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| APPROVED: __________________ | ||
| Date | ||
| __________________ | ||
| Governor | ||
