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What does Texas SR10 do?
Senate Resolution 10 is a ceremonial legislative act formally commending Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin, Texas. This resolution creates no new statutory requirements, fees, or compliance mandates for any industry.
SR10
1st Special Session
Congratulating Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland on the selection of Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin as the No. 1 restaurant in the Texas Monthly 2025 list of the 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas.
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Effective:2025-09-01
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Compliance Analysis
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Implementation Timeline
- Effective Date: Immediate upon adoption (Ceremonial).
- Compliance Deadline: N/A (No operational mandates).
- Agency Rulemaking: None. No state agency is granted authority to interpret or expand upon this text.
Immediate Action Plan
- Mark this legislation as Non-Operational/Ceremonial in your compliance tracking software.
- Archive the file immediately.
- Allocate compliance resources to substantive bills currently pending in the 1st Called Session.
Operational Changes Required
Contracts
No Impact. This resolution does not alter vendor agreements, employment contracts, or liability waivers. No contract amendments are necessary.
Hiring/Training
No Impact. There are no new certification standards, labor requirements, or training modules required by this legislation.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
No Impact. This text does not trigger filing requirements with the Secretary of State, Comptroller, or Department of State Health Services.
Fees & Costs
No Impact. There are no fee schedules, tax implications, or fines associated with this resolution.
Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations
None. The text is explicit, finite, and strictly honorary. It directs the Senate Enrolling Clerk to prepare official copies for the honorees; it grants no regulatory discretion to any governing body.
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Senate Authors
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| WHEREAS, Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin has earned the No. 1 | ||
| ranking on the Texas Monthly list of the 50 Best BBQ Joints in | ||
| Texas for 2025, and the receipt of this prestigious accolade | ||
| provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the restaurant's | ||
| founders and pitmasters, Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Published every four years, the Texas Monthly | ||
| ratings are considered one of the most definitive assessments of | ||
| the Lone Star State's barbecue establishments; the 2025 list was | ||
| compiled by the publication's barbecue editor, Daniel Vaughn, in | ||
| conjunction with a team of 26 taste testers who visited | ||
| restaurants across Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A self-trained chef, Ernest Servantes won his | ||
| first barbecue cook-off in 2009 and rose to national attention | ||
| with his victory in a 2012 episode of the Food Network show | ||
| Chopped Grill Masters; while on the barbecue circuit, | ||
| Mr. Servantes frequently competed against future Burnt Bean | ||
| Co. co-owner David Kirkland, and the two pitmasters enjoyed a | ||
| friendly rivalry before officially teaming up to win cook-offs | ||
| across the state; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 2019, this powerhouse duo launched a pop-up | ||
| restaurant, which consistently sold out within an hour of | ||
| opening; despite the pandemic, they took their business to the | ||
| next level, establishing the brick-and-mortar Burnt Bean Co. in | ||
| 2020 to wide acclaim; known for its traditional meats, its | ||
| Mexican-inspired sides, and its rotating brunch menu, the eatery | ||
| has garnered praise from The New York Times as well as a 2024 | ||
| Michelin Bib Gourmand Award, and Mr. Servantes and Mr. Kirkland | ||
| have been honored multiple times as award semifinalists by the | ||
| James Beard Foundation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, While many distinctive foods are associated with | ||
| the Lone Star State, barbecue holds a special place in our | ||
| culinary heritage, and Burnt Bean Co. has truly elevated this | ||
| iconic fare to new heights; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Ernest | ||
| Servantes and David Kirkland on the selection of Burnt Bean | ||
| Co. as the No. 1 restaurant in the Texas Monthly 2025 list of the | ||
| 50 Best BBQ Joints in Texas and extend to them sincere best wishes | ||
| for continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That official copies of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for Mr. Servantes and Mr. Kirkland as an expression of | ||
| high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Gutierrez, Alvarado, Birdwell, Johnson | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on August 15, 2025. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SR10
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Who authored SR10?
SR10 was authored by Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez during the 1st Special Session.
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When was SR10 signed into law?
SR10 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
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How urgent is compliance with SR10?
The compliance urgency for SR10 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
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What is the cost impact of SR10?
The cost impact of SR10 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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What topics does SR10 address?
SR10 addresses topics including resolutions, resolutions--congratulatory & honorary, kirkland, david and servantes, ernest.
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