H.R. No. 473
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Proud supporters of energy independence are
  gathering in Austin to celebrate Texas Energy Day at the State
  Capitol on February 20, 2019; and
         WHEREAS, Texas is the number one state in the U.S. for oil and
  natural gas production, refining capacity, and pipeline miles;
  moreover, the state has played an important part in helping our
  nation become the world's leader in oil and gas production, which
  has created an unprecedented level of American energy security; the
  oil and gas industry also contributes greatly to the economic
  well-being of the state by providing high-paying jobs, and in 2018
  it generated more than $14 billion in taxes and royalties that
  helped fund such essential infrastructure as schools, roads, and
  emergency services; and
         WHEREAS, The state's preeminent role in energy production has
  been furthered through the use of fracking and other innovative
  processes; many Texas oil and natural gas companies are leading the
  way in developing new technologies designed to reduce water use,
  expand water reuse, and increase the use of naturally occurring
  salt water in their operations; and
         WHEREAS, Because of advances in technology, carbon dioxide
  emissions in the United States are at the lowest levels in 20 years,
  and today, natural gas production has the smallest carbon footprint
  compared to all other traditional fuel sources; moreover, even
  though oil and natural gas production have skyrocketed, methane
  emissions from the industry are down 14 percent; and
         WHEREAS, Oil and natural gas are used to make 96 percent of
  products and materials that we use every day, including plastics,
  medicines, computers, and more, and the Lone Star State is a vital
  contributor to the nation's global energy leadership; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 20, 2019, as Texas Energy Day
  at the State Capitol and extend to all those taking part in the
  event sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to
  Austin.
 
  Paddie
 
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Guerra Oliverson
 
Allen Guillen Ortega
 
Allison Gutierrez Pacheco
 
Anchia Harless Paddie
 
Anderson Harris Parker
 
Ashby Hefner Patterson
 
Bailes Hernandez Paul
 
Beckley Herrero Perez
 
Bell of Kaufman Hinojosa Phelan
 
Bell of Montgomery Holland Price
 
Bernal Howard Ramos
 
Biedermann Huberty Raney
 
Blanco Hunter Raymond
 
Bohac Israel Reynolds
 
Bonnen of Galveston E. Johnson of Dallas Rodriguez
 
Bowers J. Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Buckley Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Bucy Kacal Rosenthal
 
Burns King of Hemphill Sanford
 
Burrows King of Parker Schaefer
 
Button King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Cain Klick Sheffield
 
Calanni Krause Sherman, Sr.
 
Canales Kuempel Shine
 
Capriglione Lambert Smith
 
Clardy Landgraf Smithee
 
Cole Lang Springer
 
Coleman Larson Stephenson
 
Collier Leach Stickland
 
Cortez Leman Stucky
 
Craddick Longoria Swanson
 
Cyrier Lozano Talarico
 
Darby Lucio III Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Martinez Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Martinez Fischer Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Metcalf Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Meyer Toth
 
Dominguez Meza Turner of Dallas
 
Dutton Middleton Turner of Tarrant
 
Farrar Miller VanDeaver
 
Fierro Minjarez Vo
 
Flynn Moody Walle
 
Frank Morrison White
 
Frullo Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Geren Murphy Wray
 
Gervin-Hawkins Murr Wu
 
Goldman Neave Zedler
 
González of Dallas Nevárez Zerwas
 
González of El Paso Noble Zwiener
 
Goodwin
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 473 was adopted by the House on February
  20, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House