H.R. No. 9 is a resolution commemorating the dedication of an Official Texas Historical Marker for the Texas Rice Festival, which will take place on October 4, 2025, at Winnie-Stowell Park. The festival, first held in 1970, celebrates the local rice harvest and has become a significant annual event for the community, attracting thousands of attendees with various activities such as parades, street dances, and cooking contests. Over the years, the festival has featured performances from notable artists and has contributed over $1 million to local scholarships and community investments.

The resolution acknowledges the importance of the Texas Rice Festival in promoting the region's rice farming heritage and recognizes the efforts of those involved in securing the historical marker designation. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' high regard for the festival and its organizers, ensuring that future attendees will appreciate the community's rich agricultural history. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for the festival organizers as a token of appreciation.