Honoring the Outlaw Saloon and Grill in San Elizario.
Summary
H.R. 1167 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring the Outlaw Saloon and Grill in San Elizario, Texas. The resolution recognizes the restaurant for its role in the local community, its Western-themed identity, its community-focused events, and its Texas-style comfort food. It also notes the business’s establishment in 2018 and its recognition as the Top Restaurant in the El Paso Region in the 2022 El Paso Times Readers’ Choice Awards.
The resolution directs that an official copy be prepared and presented to the establishment as an expression of esteem from the Texas House of Representatives. It does not create a regulatory program, impose requirements, or change substantive law; rather, it serves as a formal commendation by the Legislature.
Impact
Because H.R. 1167 is a congratulatory resolution, it has no direct effect on Texas statutes, administrative rules, or private legal obligations. Its practical impact is symbolic: it places the House’s official recognition on record and may provide public acknowledgment and goodwill for the business and the San Elizario community.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive. The bill was adopted by the House by a non-record vote, and the text itself is complimentary throughout, emphasizing the restaurant’s community value, local roots, and contribution to the region’s economy and identity. Its placement on the Local & Consent Calendars also suggests it was treated as a routine, noncontroversial measure.
Contention
There is no evident substantive contention in the available materials. No committee debate or recorded votes are provided, and the resolution is framed as a straightforward honorific measure. Any discussion would likely have centered only on the appropriateness of recognizing a local small business, not on policy disagreements or legal effects.