H.C.R. No. 89
 
 
 
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.
 
  Hunter
  Price
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 89 was adopted by the House on May
  2, 2013, by the following vote: Yeas 147, Nays 0, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 89 was adopted by the Senate on May
  22, 2013, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0
  .
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  RECEIVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
           Secretary of State