Bill Text: TX SCR24 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Engrossed
Bill Title: Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Israel and for the creation of a Texas Trade and Investment Office in Israel.
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 20-6)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2025-04-09 - Referred to s/c on International Relations by Speaker [SCR24 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-SCR24-Engrossed.html
| By: King, et al. | S.C.R. No. 24 | |
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| WHEREAS, The State of Texas and the State of Israel share a | ||
| deep and enduring friendship rooted in mutual values, economic | ||
| ties, and a commitment to democracy and security; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Since the establishment of diplomatic relations | ||
| between the United States and Israel in 1949, the bond between the | ||
| two nations has grown stronger, and Texas has played a significant | ||
| role in fostering economic, cultural, and strategic partnerships | ||
| with Israel; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Israel is a leader in technological innovation, | ||
| cybersecurity, energy, agriculture, and water conservation, which | ||
| are all areas that align closely with Texas' economic strengths; | ||
| those shared interests help to foster collaborative opportunities | ||
| for businesses, universities, and research institutions in both | ||
| regions; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Texas and Israel maintain a robust trade | ||
| relationship, and Texas ranks among the top U.S. states for exports | ||
| to Israel, contributing billions of dollars annually to the | ||
| economies of both regions through trade in the technology, medical | ||
| equipment, and defense industries; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Texas and Israel have benefited immeasurably | ||
| through their decades-long alliance, and the regions have | ||
| demonstrated a steadfast commitment to promoting stability and | ||
| prosperity; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby reaffirm the enduring bond between Texas and Israel and | ||
| express its continued support for expanding economic, educational, | ||
| and cultural ties between the two regions; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives and Senate | ||
| hereby: | ||
| (a) express continuing support for the bilateral trade | ||
| agreement between the United States and Israel; and | ||
| (b) express support for a Texas Trade and Investment Office | ||
| in Jerusalem, Israel, the eternal, undivided capital of the State | ||
| of Israel, to be the center of trade and investment activities for | ||
| Israel and countries that are a part of the Abraham Accords or have | ||
| a signed peace treaty with Israel; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives and Senate | ||
| hereby recognize Israel for its contributions to global security, | ||
| technological advancements, and humanitarian efforts, and reaffirm | ||
| their commitment to deepening cooperation in areas of shared | ||
| interest; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Texas Secretary of State forward official | ||
| copies of this resolution to the Governor of Texas, to the President | ||
| of the United States, to the Israeli Ambassador to the United | ||
| States, and to the Consul General of Israel to Texas as an | ||
| expression of the sentiments of the Texas House of Representatives | ||
| and Senate. | ||
