HB 309 — The designation of the state bird
This bill covers the designation of the state bird.
This bill covers the designation of the state bird.
Author: Luther. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to the designation of the state bird.”
Subjects: State Symbols (I0774). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 309 · Bill text (HTML).
90R2581 EMS-F By: Luther H.B. No. 309 relating to the designation of the state bird.
SECTION 1. Section 3101.007, Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 3101.007. STATE BIRD. The state bird is the golden-cheeked warbler [ mockingbird ].
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 309; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.