HOUSE BILL 2997 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: Culberson |
EFFECTIVE: 08-30-99 |
SENATE SPONSOR: Lindsay |
House Bill 2997 gives the state flower, bird, and motto, previously designated by legislative resolution, statutory status. It expresses legislative intent that state agencies give consideration to the state flower and tree when planning beautification projects. The act establishes February 19 as State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day (STAR Day) in honor of Texas joining the Union and inaugurating its first governor in 1846. It provides, with certain exceptions, for display of the Texas flag at half staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day.