One step closer to ‘Mermaid Capital of Texas’ designation

If the State Legislature agrees to it, San Marcos is set to become “The Mermaid Capital of Texas.”

At its meeting Tuesday night, the San Marcos City Council passed a resolution supporting a concurrent resolution in the Texas Legislature designating the city as “The Mermaid Capital of Texas.” 

City Clerk Jamie Lee Case had explained at a council meeting in April that there are two kinds of resolutions that the legislature could consider: a simple resolution and a concurrent resolution. A simple resolution, which would be voted on in the Senate, and a concurrent resolution would be voted on in the Senate and the House of Representatives. Case said she had spoken to Sen. Judith Zaffirini’s office, and Zaffirini is willing to carry the resolution in the Senate.

“I just would like to thank all our mermaid supporters, San Martians for being San Marcos strong and improving economic vitality downtown and around the city, and giving us a heck of a fun week to look forward to every year,” council member Melissa Derrick said. 

In related business Tuesday night, the council passed a measure to add support for the “Mermaid Capital of Texas” designation to the city’s Guiding Principles for the 2019 State Legislative Agenda. Council also passed a resolution approving a trademark license agreement with July Moreno granting the city permission to use the phrase “The Mermaid Capital of Texas” at no cost in connection with city promotions and activities.