SRC-SLL H.C.R. 148 75(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.C.R. 148 By: Wise (Lucio) Administration 4-17-97 Engrossed DIGEST The State of Texas, like most other states, has traditionally recognized a variety of symbols that are characteristic of the state's history, culture, and heritage. Because the sweet onion was first developed in Texas with the varietal called the 1015 onion, this resolution would add the Texas sweet onion to the list as the state's official vegetable. PURPOSE As proposed, H.C.R. 148 submits the following resolution: To designate the Texas sweet onion as the Official State Vegetable of Texas and recognize the historic and cultural significance of this native herb.