H.R.171

Recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month.

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Recognizes February 2025 as Black History Month in Texas, encouraging learning and reflection.

The bill recognizes February 2025 as Black History Month in Texas, encouraging all Texans to engage in learning, reflection, and celebration. It highlights the contributions of African Americans and the significance of the month, which was first conceived by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926. The resolution also notes the expansion of the celebration to the entire month of February by President Gerald R. Ford in 1976.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Rules suspended

Feb 5, 2025

House

Adopted

Feb 5, 2025

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