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TX HCR101

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ken King

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State Steak of Texas

  • Recognizes the tomahawk rib-eye as a symbol of Texas' agricultural heritage, economic vitality, and contributions of ranchers, farmers, and chefs

  • Directs the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the tomahawk rib-eye steak as part of efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products

  • Acknowledges Texas as the leading U.S. beef producer with over 12.2 million head of cattle, more than double the second-ranking state

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs4/16/2025
State Affairs3/11/2025

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