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HCR 6

Designating Newton County as the official Forest Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Introduced by Joanne Shofner

Overview: Bill Number: HCR 6, Title: Designating Newton County as the official Forest Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, Status: Filed, Introduced: July 23, 2025

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Bill Summary · HCR 6

Overview: Bill Number: HCR 6, Title: Designating Newton County as the official Forest Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035, Status: Filed, Introduced: July 23, 2025, Classification: concurrent resolution, Subject: FOREST CAPITAL OF TEXAS (NH5OK), NEWTON COUNTY (GY145), Resolutions--Official Designations--Capitals (I0716)

Purpose and Intent: This concurrent resolution seeks to designate Newton County, Texas as the official Forest Capital of Texas for a 10-year period from 2025 to 2035. The goal is to recognize the county's significant forestry resources and promote tourism and economic development in the region.

Key Provisions:
- Officially designates Newton County as the Forest Capital of Texas from 2025 to 2035
- Requires the state to promote the designation and support related tourism and economic development initiatives
- Directs state agencies to collaborate with Newton County on forestry management and conservation efforts

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Newton County will receive official state recognition and promotion as the Forest Capital of Texas
- The local economy in Newton County may benefit from increased tourism and forestry-related economic activity
- State agencies will be required to work more closely with Newton County on forestry issues

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The concurrent resolution has been filed in the state legislature
- If passed, the designation would take effect immediately and last for 10 years until 2035

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

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