Expressing support for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day.

HCR 36 is a symbolic concurrent resolution expressing support for renaming Texas's January 19 observance from "Confederate Heroes Day" to "Confederate Freedom Day." It directly affects Texas state holidays and public commemoration practices. The resolution cites the historical significance of June 19, 1865 (Juneteenth), when Union troops enforced emancipation, and argues the new name would symbolize commitment to "liberty and equality" while addressing "institutional racism." As a non-binding resolution, it does not change state law but seeks to shift the holiday's narrative.