TX SCR26

Designates the "Texas strip steak" as the official State Steak of Texas

Renames what is commonly known as the New York strip steak to "Texas strip steak" to recognize Texas as the source of much of the nation's beef, with over 12.2 million head of cattle (more than double the second-ranking state)

Directs the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip steak as part of state efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products

Encourages all Texans, restaurants, chefs, and food service establishments to adopt the name "Texas strip steak" in honor of the state's beef industry

Recognizes the beef industry's role in Texas' economy and cultural heritage, noting the food service industry is the state's largest private employer with over 1.46 million jobs