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By: Hunter, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Lucio) |
H.C.R. No. 59 |
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(In the Senate - Received from the House May 6, 2013; |
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May 7, 2013, read first time and referred to Committee on Natural |
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Resources; May 17, 2013, reported favorably by the following vote: |
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Yeas 8, Nays 0; May 17, 2013, sent to printer.) |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Texas has the strongest economy in the South and |
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leads the region in population growth, creating greater demand for |
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water; and |
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WHEREAS, Water desalination, already common in the |
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Caribbean, the Middle East, and elsewhere, is worth exploring as |
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the state strives to meet future water needs of citizens, |
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agriculture, and industry; and |
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WHEREAS, The future prosperity of Texas depends heavily on |
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the availability of water, and it is imperative that we fully |
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understand all of our options when it comes to securing this vital |
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resource; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby request the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house |
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of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study |
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water desalination in Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the committee's proceedings and operations be |
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governed by such general rules and policies for joint interim |
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committees as the 83rd Legislature may adopt. |
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