81R15230 CBE-D
 
  By: Flores H.C.R. No. 139
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, In 2001, the 77th Texas Legislature passed House
  Concurrent Resolution 38, which approved the construction of a
  statue or monument on the Capitol grounds that pays tribute to the
  contributions of Tejanos to the State of Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Eight years later, the statue is awaiting
  installation on the Capitol grounds, but 13 T.A.C. Section 111.25
  contains a prohibition on placing additional memorials and/or
  monuments on the Capitol grounds, with an exception provided for
  the placement of the Emancipation Juneteenth monument; as long as
  this rule stands, the vast contributions of Tejanos to the State of
  Texas continue to go unrecognized on the Capitol grounds; and
         WHEREAS, These public lawns display monuments to people,
  ideals, and events integral to the story of Texas, and these
  memorials serve to inform and inspire residents and visitors alike;
  a statue in honor of Tejanos installed on the Capitol grounds would
  permanently acknowledge the role of this important community in
  helping to shape the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby direct the State Preservation Board to amend its rules to
  allow the statue in honor of Tejanos to be placed on the south lawn
  of the Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official
  copy of this resolution to the executive director and members of the
  State Preservation Board.