The resolution honors Curtis King of Dallas for receiving the 2025 Outstanding Texan Award for House District 111 from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. As the founder and president of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, established in 1977, Mr. King has significantly contributed to the cultural landscape by celebrating the African, Caribbean, and African American experiences through various artistic mediums. The academy, located in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, attracts over 250,000 visitors annually and has showcased numerous productions featuring renowned artists, while also nurturing local talent through its youth programs.

Mr. King's extensive career includes directing and producing a wide range of musical tributes, plays, and cultural events both locally and internationally. His notable projects include the play "Blues Bar," a concert commemorating the 30th anniversary of the March on Washington, and collaborations with international artists as part of a U.S. State Department cultural exchange. He has received multiple accolades, including four Lone Star Region Emmy Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to Mr. King for his achievements and wishes him continued success.