H.R. No. 186 is a resolution honoring the Westlake Fire Department as it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. Established in 1975 by a group of local residents, the department began with fewer than 20 members and limited resources. Over the years, through fundraising and community support, it has grown significantly, now serving approximately 100,000 people in a 10-square-mile area of western Harris County. The department is staffed by over 150 volunteers and employees, who respond to thousands of emergency calls each year with an impressive average response time of five minutes. Their commitment to enhancing fire suppression capabilities has earned them a high Public Protection Classification rating, placing them among the top two percent of fire departments in the nation.

The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation for the Westlake Fire Department's dedicated service over the past five decades. It extends best wishes to the firefighters, emergency medical staff, and all personnel for their continued success in their vital work. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of high regard from the Texas House. The resolution was adopted on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote.