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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