Senate Resolution No. 91 celebrates Alabama-Coushatta Day at the Texas State Capitol on February 18, 2025, honoring the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, one of the three federally recognized tribes in the state. The resolution highlights the tribe's historical significance, tracing their origins to the Alibamu and Koasati tribes, their migration to East Texas in the 1760s, and their contributions during the Mexican War of Independence and the Texas Revolution. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe, comprising approximately 1,200 members, operates as a sovereign government and provides various services and employment opportunities for its members.
The resolution also emphasizes the tribe's cultural heritage and community contributions, including their health and human services, businesses, and recreational areas on their 10,200-acre reservation in the Big Thicket region. The reservation attracts thousands of visitors annually for activities such as camping and hiking, and it is home to the Naskila Casino and an annual powwow and music festival. The Senate expresses pride in the Alabama-Coushatta people's unique contributions to Texas history and culture, extending a warm welcome to the tribe's members during their celebration at the Capitol.