Bill Text: TX HR682 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 682 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring workers in the gig economy.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-28 - Reported enrolled [HR682 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR682-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 682



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, In recent years, workers in the gig economy have
	played an ever-larger role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State;
	and
	WHEREAS, The upsurge of digital platforms has energized the
	gig economy, which consists of on-demand jobs with a low barrier to
	entry; people with busy or unpredictable schedules can choose the
	hours when they want to accept tasks, and the flexibility allows
	some to participate in the workforce who would not be able to accept
	traditional employment; in addition, freelance work can help
	households quickly overcome a financial emergency without going
	into debt or taking on a long-term commitment; and
	WHEREAS, Acting as their own bosses, gig workers enhance
	their entrepreneurial abilities and practice the self-reliance and
	independence that are core Texan values; freelance assignments
	enable workers to experience more variety in their careers,
	exploring new interests while expanding their marketable skill
	sets; and
	WHEREAS, Freelance employment can also allow more time for
	civic engagement; in a recent study, more than 50 percent of
	freelancers reported being politically active in their
	communities, compared to only 34 percent of workers in conventional
	full-time positions; and
	WHEREAS, In 2018, the gig economy accounted for $1.3 trillion
	in national economic activity; the phenomenon is sure to gain even
	more momentum, and freelance workers may indeed take pride in their
	contributions to this flourishing sector; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby honor workers in the gig economy and extend to
	them sincere best wishes for continued success.

	Metcalf

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 682 was adopted by the House on May
	27, 2019, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House