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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