73R1746 NBM-F By Cuellar of Hidalgo H.C.R. No. 3 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, As the United States and Mexico work toward the 1-2 completion of a historic agreement on free trade, it is imperative 1-3 that the border states of each nation ensure due process under law 1-4 for one another's citizens; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Though they are linked by history, commerce, and a 1-6 common border, Texas and the Mexican states of Tamaulipas, Nuevo 1-7 Leon, Coahuila, and Chihuahua have different legal principles and 1-8 judicial processes; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The right to a fair and speedy trial is a 1-10 fundamental concept of justice and it should not be surrendered 1-11 when crossing a border; U.S. and Mexican citizens, whether they 1-12 travel as tourists or travel on business after the opening of 1-13 economic borders, should feel secure in the knowledge that they 1-14 will be treated fairly before the law; now, therefore, be it 1-15 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas 1-16 hereby urge Governor Ann Richards to initiate discussion of mutual 1-17 concerns involving the administration of judicial systems with the 1-18 governors of Tamaulipas, Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, and Chihuahua; and, 1-19 be it further 1-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this document be presented 1-21 to the governor as an expression of the intent of the Legislature 1-22 of the State of Texas.