House Concurrent Resolution No. 116 recognizes the City of Brownsville as the official Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley due to its innovative programs promoting bicycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly activity. The city has implemented various initiatives to encourage cycling, including the establishment of an extensive network of bicycle trails and on-street bike routes, such as the Historic Battlefield Trail. Additionally, Brownsville has hosted CycloBia events, created the Brownsville Bike Barn for bike safety education, and initiated the Earn-a-Bike Program, which incentivizes community service with bike ownership.

The resolution highlights Brownsville's success in fostering a culture of health and active living, which has garnered recognition from organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Civic League. By promoting cycling, the city has not only improved local transportation and recreation but has also attracted tourism and inspired other Texas communities to adopt similar practices. The designation as the Bicycling Capital will remain in effect for ten years following the resolution's passage by the legislature.