Bill Text: TX HCR101 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Comm Sub

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 101

Bill Title: 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.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2025-04-16 - Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs [HCR101 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HCR101-Comm_Sub.html

	89R17543 TBO-F

	By: King	H.C.R. No. 101



	CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The cattle industry has long been a cornerstone of
	Texas' agricultural economy, contributing billions of dollars
	annually, providing thousands of jobs, and sustaining the state's
	vibrant ranching culture; and
	WHEREAS, Steak products, particularly prime cuts like the
	tomahawk rib-eye steak, stand as one of the most prominent foods
	associated with Texas, a status that reflects the importance of
	beef production to the state's history and development; and
	WHEREAS, During the late 19th century, rapidly growing urban
	centers in the northern and western United States significantly
	increased the demand for beef, spurring the era of cattle drives;
	Texas ranchers, seeking profitable markets, organized
	long-distance drives to transport cattle to railheads and
	facilitate the shipment of beef to meet the nation's needs; and
	WHEREAS, Today, Texas is the leading producer of beef in the
	United States with over 12.2 million head of cattle, more than
	double the number in the second-ranking state; the beef industry is
	vital to the state's economy, with cattle production accounting for
	a significant portion of agricultural output and bringing in
	millions of dollars in agricultural export revenue each year; and
	WHEREAS, Texas is the birthplace of many iconic culinary
	traditions, including those tied to cattle drives, chuck wagons,
	and steak houses, all of which have cemented steak as an integral
	part of the state's culture and cuisine; the food service industry
	is the largest private employer in the state, providing over 1.46
	million jobs, including many in steak houses and dining
	establishments where high-quality beef remains a central part of
	the menu; and
	WHEREAS, The tomahawk rib-eye steak is a cut of rib-eye steak
	that has an unusually long rib bone attached and is thought to
	resemble a tomahawk in shape; and
	WHEREAS, Many of the tomahawk rib-eye steaks enjoyed by
	diners, both historically and in the present day, came from cattle
	that were raised on the sprawling ranches of Texas and should,
	therefore, be recognized as products of the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Designating the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the
	official State Steak of Texas would be a fitting tribute to the
	legacy of Texas as the nation's beef leader, and it would reflect
	the importance of steak to the state's identity; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby designate the tomahawk rib-eye steak as the official State
	Steak of Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That the tomahawk rib-eye steak be recognized as a
	symbol of Texas' enduring agricultural heritage, the state's
	economic vitality, and the contributions of the ranchers, farmers,
	and chefs who have shaped the state's iconic food culture; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature recognize the central
	role of the beef industry in driving economic growth, employment,
	and cultural pride in Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That the Texas Legislature direct the Texas
	Department of Agriculture to promote the tomahawk rib-eye steak as
	part of the state's ongoing efforts to support Texas beef and
	agricultural products; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That the Texas secretary of state forward an
	official copy of this resolution to the commissioner of the Texas
	Department of Agriculture.