H.R. No. 765 is a resolution recognizing April 14, 2025, as San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants Day at the Texas State Capitol. This day celebrates the San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants, a nonprofit organization that unites individuals whose ancestors lived on mission lands in South Texas during the 1700s. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the Indigenous peoples, collectively known as Coahuiltecans, who inhabited the region long before Spanish colonization and contributed to the establishment of missions along the San Antonio River. These missions became cultural hubs where Indigenous traditions and Spanish influences merged, shaping a unique South Texas culture.
The resolution acknowledges the deep ancestral ties many families have to these missions and the ongoing efforts of the San Antonio Mission Indian Descendants to promote awareness of their rich heritage. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' warm welcome to the visiting delegation and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring the contributions of Indigenous communities to the state's history and culture. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of esteem from the Texas House.