89S10641 BPG-D By: Cain H.R. No. 33 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The beloved residents of Arlen, Texas, are making their long-awaited return on August 4, 2025, when a new season of the Emmy-winning animated series King of the Hill debuts on Hulu; and WHEREAS, Created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, King of the Hill is set in a fictional Texas community based on Richardson, where Mr. Judge once resided; the series originally premiered on the Fox Television Network in 1997, and over the course of 259 episodes, it chronicled the adventures of Hank, Peggy, and Bobby Hill, along with a memorable cast of friends and neighbors; throughout its initial run, it delighted viewers with its rich, observational humor about life in a blue-collar suburb; and WHEREAS, The initial run of King of the Hill ended in 2009 after 13 seasons, but enthusiasm for the series has not waned, with past episodes remaining popular on Hulu; the reboot has been rumored for years, and anticipation has mounted since 2017, when Mr. Judge and Mr. Daniels reunited with the cast for a 20th anniversary table read at Sketchfest in San Francisco; and WHEREAS, Mr. Judge and Mr. Daniels have resumed oversight as executive producers, and many of the original voice actors are reprising their roles, including Mr. Judge as Hank, Kathy Najimy as Peggy, and Pamela Adlon as Bobby; in the 10 new episodes, Hank and Peggy adjust to retirement in a changed America following Hank's 15-year stint working in Saudi Arabia, and Bobby has embarked on a career as a chef; and WHEREAS, Longtime fans across the country are eager to catch up with the denizens of Arlen, and the revival of King of the Hill holds even greater resonance for the countless residents of the Lone Star State who recognize their own friends, neighbors, and family members among the characters of this Texas-inspired series; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the premiere of Season 14 of King of the Hill and extend to all those associated with the program sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the executive producers as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.