87R1192 CLE-D
By: Anchia H.C.R. No. 22
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The goal of reducing greenhouse emissions in Texas
while expanding and diversifying the economy is supported by the
Lone Star State's longstanding tradition of stewardship,
technological innovation, and collaborative problem-solving; and
WHEREAS, The climate is changing, and extreme weather events,
rising average temperatures, wildfires, water scarcity, and
flooding are becoming common; and
WHEREAS, Texas leaders have outlined how this change is
causing problems for the health, personal property rights, economic
prosperity, and labor productivity of Texans while also increasing
state and national security risks; and
WHEREAS, The best available science indicates the importance
of a rapid transition to net zero annual greenhouse gas emissions in
the coming decades, and Texas ingenuity can provide the needed
leadership in that transition; and
WHEREAS, Texas already leads the nation in wind energy
production, an industry that has brought thousands of jobs and
billions of dollars to the state; and
WHEREAS, Any efforts to mitigate the risks of, prepare for,
or otherwise address a changing climate and its adverse effects
should strengthen the Texas economy and its global competitiveness;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby encourage individuals, corporations, and state agencies to
support the growth in technologies and services that will reduce
greenhouse gas emissions while enlarging and diversifying the Texas
economy in a way that is both energy efficient and cost-effective;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the 87th Texas Legislature encourage the
creation and support of economically viable private and public
solutions to the problems caused by a changing climate; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That the 87th Texas Legislature recognize the need
to prioritize the use of sound science to address the causes of a
changing climate and to support innovation and environmental
stewardship in order to realize positive solutions; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward official
copies of this resolution to all the members of the Texas delegation
to Congress as an expression of support from the 87th Texas
Legislature for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Texas while
expanding and diversifying the economy.