87R1192 CLE-D
 
  By: Anchia H.C.R. No. 22
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The goal of reducing greenhouse emissions in Texas
  while expanding and diversifying the economy is supported by the
  Lone Star State's longstanding tradition of stewardship,
  technological innovation, and collaborative problem-solving; and
         WHEREAS, The climate is changing, and extreme weather events,
  rising average temperatures, wildfires, water scarcity, and
  flooding are becoming common; and
         WHEREAS, Texas leaders have outlined how this change is
  causing problems for the health, personal property rights, economic
  prosperity, and labor productivity of Texans while also increasing
  state and national security risks; and
         WHEREAS, The best available science indicates the importance
  of a rapid transition to net zero annual greenhouse gas emissions in
  the coming decades, and Texas ingenuity can provide the needed
  leadership in that transition; and
         WHEREAS, Texas already leads the nation in wind energy
  production, an industry that has brought thousands of jobs and
  billions of dollars to the state; and
         WHEREAS, Any efforts to mitigate the risks of, prepare for,
  or otherwise address a changing climate and its adverse effects
  should strengthen the Texas economy and its global competitiveness;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby encourage individuals, corporations, and state agencies to
  support the growth in technologies and services that will reduce
  greenhouse gas emissions while enlarging and diversifying the Texas
  economy in a way that is both energy efficient and cost-effective;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That the 87th Texas Legislature encourage the
  creation and support of economically viable private and public
  solutions to the problems caused by a changing climate; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That the 87th Texas Legislature recognize the need
  to prioritize the use of sound science to address the causes of a
  changing climate and to support innovation and environmental
  stewardship in order to realize positive solutions; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward official
  copies of this resolution to all the members of the Texas delegation
  to Congress as an expression of support from the 87th Texas
  Legislature for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Texas while
  expanding and diversifying the economy.