TITLE: Expressing support for the expansion of the warship manufacturing industry in Texas.

SUMMARY: Expressing support for the expansion of the warship manufacturing industry in Texas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Despite increased threats to national security, the United States' fleet of warships is shrinking and aging; and WHEREAS, President Donald Trump has called for the expansion of the nation's shipbuilding capabilities; promoting the warship manufacturing industry in Texas would result in the creation of numerous jobs and have a significant impact on the state's economy; and WHEREAS, Texas should begin taking necessary steps, including developing the workforce, expanding ports, and building new facilities, to advance the warship manufacturing industry; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby express support for expanding the warship manufacturing industry in Texas. Dorazio President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 118 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 118, Nays 18, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 118 was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 2. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor