84R19244 JGH-D
 
  By: Sheets H.C.R. No. 105
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, In the new world of social media, people of every age
  and background from around the world may take part in an endless
  conversation about all facets of the Lone Star State by using the
  hashtag #Texas; and
         WHEREAS, In a dynamic, ever-changing stream that runs 24
  hours a day, seven days a week, users of Twitter and other online
  platforms anywhere on the globe may use #Texas to see what people
  are saying about Texas and to address other followers of the hashtag
  on anything and everything pertaining to our great state; and
         WHEREAS, At any given moment, this unfiltered discussion can
  range from serious political discussions to wisecracks, from
  advertising to comments about the heat in Houston, from complaints
  and praise about Texas sporting franchises to celebrations of Texas
  writers, artists, and musicians; and
         WHEREAS, Social media is transforming the way people the
  world over share their beliefs, ideals, wit, and fancies, and the
  followers of #Texas are provided with an always fascinating and
  never-ending parade of what people talk about when they talk about
  Texas; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby designate #Texas as the official hashtag of the state of
  Texas.