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HCR 86

Designating Denton as the official Halloween Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Richard Hayes and 1 co-sponsor

Designates Denton as the Official Halloween Capital of Texas for a 10-year term ending in 2035; symbolic recognition with no state funding or new regulations, for local promotion.

Signed by the Governor
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Bill Summary · HCR 86

Summary — HCR 86 (2025): Designating Denton as the Official Halloween Capital of Texas (10-year designation)

Main purpose

HCR 86 is a concurrent resolution that formally designates the City of Denton as the official "Halloween Capital of Texas" for a ten‑year period that ends in 2035. The resolution is symbolic and intended to recognize and promote Denton in that role.

Key provisions

  • Official designation: Declares Denton to be the official Halloween Capital of Texas for a 10‑year period ending in 2035.
  • Duration: The designation covers a ten‑year term (the resolution specifies the period ending in 2035).
  • Nature of action: As a concurrent resolution, the measure expresses the legislative body's official recognition and does not amend the Texas statutes, create new regulatory authority, or appropriate state funds.

Who is affected

  • City of Denton and Denton County: Primary beneficiaries of the symbolic designation for branding, civic recognition, and promotional use.
  • Local businesses, tourism organizations, and event organizers: May leverage the designation for marketing, event promotion, and attracting visitors.
  • State agencies: No mandatory new duties or funding are created; any use of the designation in state materials would be discretionary.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Filed: February 24, 2025
  • Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee: March 5, 2025
  • Committee hearings and substitute considered: April 8 and April 15, 2025; reported favorably as substituted and recommended to Local & Consent calendar
  • House adopted: May 7, 2025
  • Sent to Senate / Senate adopted: May 8–14, 2025
  • Enrolled and transmitted to Governor: May 15–16, 2025
  • Signed by the Governor: May 28, 2025

Impact and limitations

  • Symbolic effect: The resolution formally recognizes Denton and may enhance local promotion, tourism marketing, and civic pride.
  • No fiscal or regulatory change: HCR 86 does not provide funding, alter law, or impose obligations on state agencies. Implementation and use of the designation are managed locally and through nonbinding promotion.

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

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