SRC-JRN H.C.R. 21 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.C.R. 21 By: Siebert (Wentworth) Administration 5-13-97 Committee Report (Amended) DIGEST Throughout the 1800s, the cattle industry of the Southwest flourished, and bronco riding and roping contests at community celebrations gained popularity as competitions. The informal bronco riding and roping contests were the forerunner to organized competitions that awarded prize money to the top competitors. The State of Texas is world renowned for its contributions to the development of the rodeo. PURPOSE As proposed, H.C.R. 21 submits the following resolution: That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby declare rodeo to be the official sport of Texas. SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE CHANGES Amendment 1. Page 2, line 11, insert "Fort Worth, " between "in" and "Houston."