HCR111 - Designating Combes as the official Bee Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

      H.C.R. No. 111       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Combes, Texas, is a small but vibrant community   situated on Business U.S. Highway 77 and State Highway 107,   bordering Harlingen in northwestern Cameron County, and the town's   historical and agricultural roots are deep and intertwined with the   land; and          WHEREAS, The town was originally established as the   headquarters for the Combes Ranch, founded by Charles B. Combes, a   settler from Kentucky, and it has evolved from a modest rural   settlement into a thriving community with a population of over   2,500 residents; and          WHEREAS, The region surrounding Combes has long been known   for its agricultural richness, and beekeeping has played a   significant role in the area's economy and ecosystem, helping to   sustain the local agricultural industry through vital pollination   services; and          WHEREAS, In recent years, Combes has embraced its role as a   center for beekeeping, with local businesses and residents   supporting the growing interest in apiaries, honey production, and   pollinator conservation; the town has garnered attention as a hub   for beekeeping in the Rio Grande Valley, with local efforts to   relocate and protect bees, contributing to both environmental   sustainability and the local economy; and          WHEREAS, The presence of beekeeping operations and the active   preservation of bees has not only elevated Combes' agricultural   prominence but also fostered a growing cultural appreciation for   the important role bees play in our environment and food systems;   and          WHEREAS, The people of Combes have come to take immense pride   in their town's role as a leading center for beekeeping and honey   production, with the town's history, culture, and future closely   tied to these industrious pollinators; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate Combes as the official "Bee 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.     Lopez of Cameron       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 111 was adopted by the House on May   16, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 108, Nays 14, 2 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 111 was adopted by the Senate on May   28, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor