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TX HCR101
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ken King
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AI Summary
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Designates the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State Steak of Texas
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Recognizes the tomahawk rib-eye as a symbol of Texas' agricultural heritage, economic vitality, and contributions of ranchers, farmers, and chefs
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Directs the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the tomahawk rib-eye steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products
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Acknowledges Texas as the leading U.S. beef producer with over 12.2 million head of cattle, more than double the second-ranking state
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Notes the food service industry is the state's largest private employer, providing over 1.46 million jobs, including many in steak houses
Legislative Description
Designating the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State Steak of Texas and directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the tomahawk rib-eye steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products.
Resolutions
Last Action
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
4/16/2025