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      H.C.R. No. 86       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Each October, the City of Denton transforms into a   playground for lovers of all things Halloween, with an array of fun   and spooky activities; and          WHEREAS, The 31 Days of Denton Halloween event expands the   celebration of the holiday into a month-long extravaganza of   seasonal fun for residents and visitors of all ages; it features a   variety of exciting and immersive experiences at over a dozen   themed locations; the city's historic downtown serves as the center   of the action, and an impressive crowd of more than 660,000 people   turned out during the debut observance in 2024; and          WHEREAS, The 31 Days of Denton Halloween festival evokes a   sense of nostalgia, paying homage to the cherished traditions that   have kept the magic of the holiday alive for generations; among the   activities taking place are Halloween movie nights, a pumpkin   carving contest, a block party and pumpkin drop, a themed scavenger   hunt, and interactive storytelling sessions; this delightful event   also serves as a showcase for the city's vibrant art scene, and   participants can enjoy seasonal treat offerings and a range of   one-of-a-kind attractions; and          WHEREAS, By joining together for 31 Days of Denton Halloween,   area residents have created a uniquely festive tradition that is   beloved by young and old alike, and the enthusiasm with which the   city has embraced the holiday makes it deserving of special   legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate Denton as the official Halloween Capital of Texas,   replacing the city's previous designation as the Redbud Capital of   Texas; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section   391.003(e), Government Code, this designation remain in effect   until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally   passed by the legislature.     Hayes       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 86 was adopted by the House on May   7, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 115, Nays 21, 6 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 86 was adopted by the Senate on May   14, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor