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.

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