Designates Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period.

This bill designates Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas, recognizing its rich biodiversity and commitment to preserving natural resources. The county, located on the Texas coast, hosts hundreds of bird species annually and has numerous conservation areas. It has consistently ranked highly in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, including first place for locations north of the U.S.-Mexico border in the 2023-2024 count. The designation will remain in effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally passed by the legislature.

Designates Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period.

This bill designates Matagorda County as the official Birding Capital of Texas, recognizing its rich biodiversity and commitment to preserving natural resources. The county, located on the Texas coast, hosts hundreds of bird species annually and has numerous conservation areas. It has consistently ranked highly in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, including first place for locations north of the U.S.-Mexico border in the 2023-2024 count. The designation will remain in effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally passed by the legislature.