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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The population of Texas is projected to double by |
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the year 2050, fueled primarily by growth in urban areas, and this |
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population growth is an important component of the state's |
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prosperity; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the important contributors to the economic |
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vibrancy of the state are the 15 military installations with their |
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255,000 uniformed and civilian employees, which annually generate |
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nearly $150 billion in economic impact; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas prides itself on strong property rights |
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protections; and |
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WHEREAS, We must plan for future population growth and |
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protect our military installations by balancing property rights |
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with development techniques and laws that accommodate local |
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television and radio broadcasters and ensure their broadcast and |
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transmissions, including emergency communications, are not |
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impeded; and |
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas must develop meaningful laws that |
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protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens and its |
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lands; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 84th 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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compatible land use and regulatory standards for renewable energy |
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development and to examine the authority available to local |
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governments to ensure a proper balance; 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 84th Legislature may adopt. |