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HR 831

Recognizing Erica LaHood for her role as La Reina Linda XI for Fiesta San Antonio.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Liz Campos

Texas House officially recognizes Erica LaHood's role as La Reina Linda XI, a ceremonial queen position at Fiesta San Antonio cultural celebration.

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Bill Summary · HR 831

Legislative bill overview

HR 831 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Texas House of Representatives that officially recognizes Erica LaHood for her role as La Reina Linda XI (Queen Linda XI), the reigning queen of Fiesta San Antonio. The bill was introduced by Representative Liz Campos and adopted by the legislature on May 23, 2025.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions like this serve as official public recognition of individuals who hold significant cultural or community roles. Fiesta San Antonio is one of Texas's largest cultural celebrations, and the title of La Reina Linda carries ceremonial importance within the San Antonio community and the broader Tejano cultural tradition.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some may question whether the state legislature should spend time on ceremonial recognitions rather than policy-focused legislation
  • Selective recognition: Other cultural leaders and community figures may wonder why certain individuals receive legislative recognition while others do not
  • Scope of authority: Technical questions about whether state legislative bodies should formally recognize privately-held pageant titles

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

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