H.R. No. 682
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In recent years, workers in the gig economy have
played an ever-larger role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State;
and
WHEREAS, The upsurge of digital platforms has energized the
gig economy, which consists of on-demand jobs with a low barrier to
entry; people with busy or unpredictable schedules can choose the
hours when they want to accept tasks, and the flexibility allows
some to participate in the workforce who would not be able to accept
traditional employment; in addition, freelance work can help
households quickly overcome a financial emergency without going
into debt or taking on a long-term commitment; and
WHEREAS, Acting as their own bosses, gig workers enhance
their entrepreneurial abilities and practice the self-reliance and
independence that are core Texan values; freelance assignments
enable workers to experience more variety in their careers,
exploring new interests while expanding their marketable skill
sets; and
WHEREAS, Freelance employment can also allow more time for
civic engagement; in a recent study, more than 50 percent of
freelancers reported being politically active in their
communities, compared to only 34 percent of workers in conventional
full-time positions; and
WHEREAS, In 2018, the gig economy accounted for $1.3 trillion
in national economic activity; the phenomenon is sure to gain even
more momentum, and freelance workers may indeed take pride in their
contributions to this flourishing sector; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby honor workers in the gig economy and extend to
them sincere best wishes for continued success.
Metcalf
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 682 was adopted by the House on May
27, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House