By: Hunter, Price (Senate Sponsor - Estes) H.C.R. No. 89
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 3, 2013;
May 6, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on
Agriculture, Rural Affairs, and Homeland Security; May 15, 2013,
reported favorably by the following vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0;
May 15, 2013, sent to printer.)
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The firearms and ammunition industry has
experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, and expansion of
this manufacturing sector in Texas could bring significant benefits
to the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, the firearms and ammunition industry was
responsible for more than $30 billion in total economic activity;
and
WHEREAS, Companies that manufacture, distribute, and sell
firearms, ammunition, and hunting equipment employ nearly 100,000
Americans; moreover, it is estimated that they generate an
additional 110,000 jobs in supplier and ancillary industries; jobs
in the industry pay over $46,000 in wages and benefits on average,
and despite a challenging economy, the industry created more than
26,000 jobs over the past two years; and
WHEREAS, A diverse and vibrant economy benefits all Texans,
and the firearms and ammunition industry has great potential to
contribute to the future prosperity of our state; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby request the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house
of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study
recruiting firearms and ammunition manufacturers to Texas; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That the committee's proceedings and operations be
governed by such general rules and policies for joint interim
committees as the 83rd Legislature may adopt.
* * * * *