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HR 977

Congratulating The Jerk Shack in San Antonio on its receipt of a 2024 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Diego Bernal

Texas House resolution congratulates San Antonio's The Jerk Shack for earning a 2024 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award recognition.

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Bill Summary · HR 977

Legislative bill overview

HR 977 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating The Jerk Shack, a restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, for receiving a 2024 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award. The bill has no substantive legislative effect and serves solely to honor the restaurant's culinary achievement through official state recognition.

Why is this important

While ceremonial in nature, such resolutions provide official state recognition of local business achievements, which can enhance community pride and potentially support local economic interests through increased visibility. These recognition bills are common legislative practice, though they consume minimal legislative resources and time.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative resources: Critics argue that legislative bodies should focus on substantive policy matters rather than spending time on celebratory resolutions
  • Selectivity concerns: Questions about why this particular restaurant receives state recognition while others do not, and whether this represents fair treatment of local businesses
  • Precedent and workload: If many similar resolutions are introduced, they could collectively consume significant calendar time and legislative attention

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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