Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 6. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Subtitle B. STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Chapter 662. HOLIDAYS AND RECOGNITION DAYS, WEEKS, AND MONTHS |
Subchapter C. RECOGNITION DAYS |
Sec. 662.045. FATHER OF TEXAS DAY
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(a) November 3 is Father of Texas Day in memory of Stephen F. Austin, the great pioneer patriot and the real and true Father of Texas.
(b) Father of Texas Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate and patriotic programs in the public schools and other places to properly commemorate the birthday of Stephen F. Austin and to inspire a greater love for this beloved state.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.