The resolution commemorates the upcoming 190th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Velasco on May 14, 2026, which marked the conclusion of the Texas Revolution and the formal recognition of Texas as an independent territory. Following the defeat of Mexican forces at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, two treaties were signed by Texas Ad Interim President David G. Burnet and Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The public treaty outlined the cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of Mexican troops, and the exchange of prisoners, while the private treaty included provisions for Santa Anna's release in exchange for his influence in securing Mexico's acknowledgment of Texas independence.

The resolution highlights the significance of the Treaties of Velasco in the context of Texas independence, noting that both treaties were ultimately violated and not recognized by either government, delaying Mexico's official acknowledgment of Texas independence until the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. In recognition of this pivotal moment in history, the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas resolves to honor the sacrifices made by those who fought for Texas independence in 1836.