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HR 135TEXASSession 892State Billsigned
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Texas House adopts resolution commemorating the dedication of the Official Texas Historical Marker for Rancho de Pataguilla

Original title: Commemorating the dedication of the Official Texas Historical Marker for Rancho de Pataguilla.

Last action · September 3, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Ryan Guillen

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What This Bill Does

The Texas House of Representatives adopted H.R. 135 on September 3, 2025, commemorating the dedication of the Official Texas Historical Marker for Rancho de Pataguilla and commending those involved in securing the designation.

Why it matters

Changes only the historical designation of the site; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Wilson County Historical Commission

The commission is commended in the resolution for securing the historical marker designation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Resolution 135 do?
It officially commemorates the dedication of the Official Texas Historical Marker for Rancho de Pataguilla and commends those involved in securing the designation.
When was the historical marker dedicated?
The dedication took place on April 5, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

7 actions
  1. Sep 3, 2025House
    Reported enrolled
  2. Sep 3, 2025HouseFloor
    Adopted
  3. Sep 3, 2025House
    Laid before the House
  4. Sep 3, 2025House
    Placed on Congrat. & Memorial Res. Calendar
  5. Sep 3, 2025House
    Rules suspended
  6. Sep 2, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
Show 1 earlier action
  1. Sep 2, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Sponsors

Ryan GuillenHouse · District 31RepublicanAuthor

Connected Entities

Wilson County Historical Commission, Simon Arocha, Wilson County Historical Society and 11 more
OrganizationWilson County Historical Commission“Celebrated the dedication of the historical marker”Map →
PersonSimon Arocha“Petitioned for land at Rancho de Pataguilla in 1782”Map →
OrganizationWilson County Historical Society“Celebrated the dedication of the historical marker”Map →
PersonDomingo Cabello“Spanish Governor who granted land request in 1782”Map →
locationWilson County“County where land was later donated for the county seat”Map →
PersonJose Maria Flores“Bought a tract from the property”Map →
locationCity of Floresville“Celebrated the dedication of the historical marker”Map →
locationKarnes County“County where grant lands extended”Map →
PersonJuan Arocha“Petitioned for land at Rancho de Pataguilla in 1782”Map →
PersonJosefa Flores Barker“Donated inheritance land to Wilson County”Map →
locationBexar County“County where grant lands spanned”Map →
OrganizationMission San Juan Capistrano“Original grantee of Rancho de Pataguilla lands around 1740”Map →
OrganizationMission Concepcion“Neighboring lands of Rancho el Paistle”Map →
PersonRyan Guillen“Speaker of the House / Sponsor”Map →

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