House Concurrent Resolution No. 93 designates Nacogdoches as the official Garden Capital of Texas, recognizing the city's rich horticultural heritage and commitment to preserving its public gardens and parks. The resolution highlights Nacogdoches' historical significance, including its roots with the Nacogdoches tribe and its early recognition by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The city boasts a variety of green spaces, including the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens, the Sterne-Hoya House Museum, and numerous parks, all contributing to its reputation as a hub for gardening and environmental education.

Additionally, Nacogdoches is home to Stephen F. Austin State University, which features extensive gardens and promotes sustainable gardening practices. The city hosts the annual Nacogdoches Azalea Trail and is recognized as part of the Azalea Society of America's Azalea City Program. The resolution emphasizes the community's dedication to cultivating natural beauty and the importance of gardens as expressions of the human spirit, ensuring that this designation will remain in effect for ten years following its passage by the legislature.