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HR 62TEXASSession 892State Billsigned

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Texas House of Representatives congratulates El Mercado restaurant on its 40th anniversary

Original title: Congratulating El Mercado restaurant in Austin on its 40th anniversary.

Last action · August 27, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Lulu Flores

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What This Bill Does

The Texas House of Representatives adopted a resolution congratulating El Mercado restaurant in Austin on celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Why it matters

Changes only the official recognition of the business by the state legislature; no funding, tax, or regulatory changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

El Mercado

Receives official recognition and an expression of high regard from the Texas House of Representatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does H.R. No. 62 do?

It officially congratulates El Mercado restaurant in Austin on its 40th anniversary.

Who founded El Mercado?

It was established by the Villegas family in 1985.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

7 actions

Aug 27, 2025House
Reported enrolled
Aug 27, 2025HouseFloor
Adopted
Aug 27, 2025House
Laid before the House
Aug 27, 2025House
Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
Aug 26, 2025House
Rules suspended
Aug 25, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Local & Consent Calendars

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Aug 21, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Connected Entities

El Mercado, Backstage, Villegas family and 8 more

OrganizationEl Mercado“Austin restaurant celebrating its 40th anniversary”Map →

OrganizationBackstage“Live music venue at El Mercado South”Map →

OrganizationVillegas family“Founders of El Mercado”Map →

OrganizationCentral Texas Food Bank“Recipient of funds raised by the Purgatory Players gospel brunch”Map →

locationLavaca Street“Site of a former downtown location near the State Capitol”Map →

locationSouth First Street“Original location of El Mercado”Map →

locationAustin“City where El Mercado operates”Map →

PersonTony Villegas“Co-founder and current steward of El Mercado”Map →

locationBurnet Road“Site of the North Austin location opened in 1990”Map →

PersonGudelia Villasana Villegas“Co-founder and former office manager of El Mercado”Map →

PersonCamilo Villegas“Co-founder of El Mercado”Map →

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capitol.texas.gov

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