Texas Recognition Months
Jan 3
Most people know of a few recognition months, like Black History Month in February and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. However, Texas observes many more recognition and awareness months. Some are codified in Government Code § 662, Subchapter D. In addition, senators and representatives pass resolutions in each session to commemorate even more recognition months.
Recognition months call attention to health issues, industries, groups of people, and more. Click here to see a list of all of the recognition months observed with resolutions by the 85th Legislature. There also are a plethora of recognition weeks and days that are codified in the Government Code and honored by the legislature. Below is a sampling of some of the lesser-known recognition months:
January
Human Trafficking Prevention Month (Government Code § 662.107)
National Glaucoma Awareness Month (HR 2682, 85R)
February
Self-Care Awareness Month (HR 592, 85R)
March
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month (HR 177, 85R, SR 58, 85R)
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (SR 446, 85R)
April
Texas Fruit and Vegetable Month (Government Code § 662.103)
Distracted Driving Awareness Month (HR 2686, 85R)
May
Postpartum Depression Awareness Month (Government Code § 662.110)
Fallen First Responder Awareness Month (HCR 86, 85R)
June
Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month (HR 2647, 85R)
National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month (HR 2687, 85R)
July
Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Month (Government Code § 662.101)
Train Safety Awareness Month (HCR 49, 85R)
August
National Immunization Awareness Month (HR 182, 85-1)
September
Hydrocephalus Awareness Month (Government Code § 662.106)
Hunger Action Month (HR 283, 85-1)
October
Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month (Government Code § 662.109)
November
American Diabetes Month (HR 2692, 85R)
