Bill > HCR84

This resolution designates Pineland as the official Sawmill Capital of Texas, recognizing the city's long and significant history in the lumber industry. The resolution highlights Pineland's origins as a lumber town established around 1902, which grew rapidly around the Temple Lumber Company (now owned by Georgia-Pacific) and has been a crucial part of the state's timber economy for over a century. The city is located in southwestern Sabine County and has been deeply connected to lumber production, with the local mill recently expanding to become the largest sawmill in the southern United States. The resolution officially recognizes Pineland's contributions to the Texas economy and will remain in effect for 10 years, expiring on the 10th anniversary of its passage by the legislature, which is anticipated to be in 2035. The designation celebrates Pineland's historical and ongoing importance to the timber industry, acknowledging how the community has been fundamentally shaped by lumber production since its founding in the early 20th century.

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HCR84