Bill Text: TX SCR43 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Designating Port Aransas as the official Fishing Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2025-05-10 - Committee report sent to Calendars [SCR43 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-SCR43-Comm_Sub.html
| By: Hinojosa of Nueces | S.C.R. No. 43 | |
| (Hunter) | ||
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| WHEREAS, Port Aransas, situated on Mustang Island along the | ||
| Texas Gulf Coast, has long been recognized as one of Texas' premier | ||
| locations for fishing, attracting anglers from across the state and | ||
| beyond; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Boasting a diverse marine ecosystem, the waters | ||
| surrounding the island offer opportunities to catch red snapper, | ||
| redfish, flounder, tarpon, marlin, tuna, and other prized species; | ||
| moreover, the area is optimal for deep-sea, bay, and pier fishing, | ||
| providing enthusiasts with a range of options; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Port Aransas hosts a number of prestigious fishing | ||
| tournaments, including the Texas Legends Billfish Tournament, the | ||
| Texas Women Anglers Tournament, and the Deep Sea Roundup, which is | ||
| renowned as the oldest fishing competition on the Texas coast; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The city is home to a thriving fishing industry that | ||
| encompasses guided charter services, bait and tackle shops, | ||
| marinas, and other businesses, all of which contribute | ||
| significantly to the local and state economy; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and local | ||
| conservation groups have worked diligently to preserve and maintain | ||
| the natural fisheries of the area, ensuring that future generations | ||
| can continue to enjoy world-class fishing in Port Aransas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The residents of Port Aransas have demonstrated an | ||
| unwavering commitment to the promotion, preservation, and | ||
| enhancement of the area's fishing opportunities, and their efforts, | ||
| along with the abundant coastal waters, have made the city a beloved | ||
| fishing destination for a multitude of Texans and visitors alike; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby designate Port Aransas as the official Fishing 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. | ||
