H.R. No. 1350 is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Taylor Hall Jr., a respected member of the Brazoria County community who passed away on May 8, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on February 15, 1932, in Bailey's Prairie, Taylor Hall was the son of Taylor Hall Sr. and Ermer Jackson Hall, and he grew up alongside nine siblings. He developed a passion for rodeo from a young age, which led to a successful 54-year career in the field, where he earned numerous championships and accolades, including induction into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. His contributions to the legacy of Black cowboys in America have been recognized through various exhibitions and honors, including the declaration of Bailey's Prairie Kid Day by the Brazoria County Commissioners Court.
The resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy to Taylor Hall's family, including his children, grandchildren, and other relatives, as well as friends who cherished him. It acknowledges his enduring impact as a trailblazer and true Texas cowboy, highlighting the love and support he received from his late wife, Faye Marie Williams, and the pride he took in his family. The Texas House of Representatives unanimously adopted the resolution on June 1, 2025, and it calls for an official copy to be prepared for his family, ensuring that his memory is honored as the House adjourns.