H.R. No. 297 is a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of Port Freeport, which will be celebrated in 2025. The port's history dates back to the early 1820s when Stephen F. Austin recognized the potential of the Brazos River for deep-water navigation. The establishment of the Brazos River Harbor Navigation District in December 1925 marked the official founding of the port, which has since evolved into a significant hub for international trade and economic activity. Port Freeport is now recognized as one of the largest petrochemical and energy ports in the United States, contributing an annual economic impact of $157.3 billion and sustaining over 266,000 jobs nationwide.

The resolution highlights the port's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, as well as its ongoing infrastructure investments, such as the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project, which is set to enhance the port's capabilities. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its best wishes for the continued success of Port Freeport and acknowledges its vital role in the economic vitality of Texas. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for the port as a gesture of high regard from the Texas House.