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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Gulf of America is a vital economic and |
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strategic resource for the United States, providing critical trade |
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routes, energy resources, and national security benefits; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas, as a sovereign state within the United |
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States, retains ownership and authority over the 10-mile zone off |
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its coast, ensuring that its natural resources and economic |
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interests are protected; and |
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WHEREAS, The Trump Administration has prioritized American |
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energy independence, economic growth, and state sovereignty, |
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aligning with Texas' strategic interests in managing its coastal |
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resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Strong federal-state partnerships are essential for |
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the responsible development of offshore energy resources, |
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fisheries, and maritime trade to benefit both Texas and the broader |
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United States; and |
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WHEREAS, Securing Texas' economic and territorial |
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sovereignty strengthens national security by preventing foreign |
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influence and ensuring responsible stewardship of natural |
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resources; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby recognize the strategic importance of the Gulf of America to |
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the economic and security interests of Texas and the United States; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature affirm Texas' |
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sovereignty over its 10-mile coastal zone and support its authority |
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to manage its resources in alignment with national interests; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature commend the Trump |
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Administration's policies that support energy independence, |
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economic growth, and state sovereignty; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature encourage continued |
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collaboration between federal and state entities to enhance energy |
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production, maritime trade, and resource management in the Gulf of |
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America; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature oppose any federal |
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overreach that would undermine Texas' control over its coastal |
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resources and call for policies that prioritize state rights and |
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economic prosperity. |