HCR9 - Designating the first Saturday of every month as Small Business Saturday for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

      H.C.R. No. 9       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Small businesses are an essential element of our   state's economy, and their viability has far-reaching benefits for   the communities in which they operate; and          WHEREAS, Texas is home to 3.1 million small businesses, which   are defined as companies that employ fewer than 500 people; these   enterprises represent 99.8 percent of all businesses in Texas, and   they employ close to half of the state's residents; and          WHEREAS, From clothing designers to food trucks, bookstores   to auto mechanics, and tech startups to construction firms, small   businesses operate in a diverse range of industries and provide a   broad spectrum of products and services; and          WHEREAS, Beyond providing goods and services, small   businesses create jobs and stimulate commercial activity within   their communities; their role as engines of economic productivity   stems from the fact that the businesses often rely on local supply   chains, and their smaller size allows them to adapt to and   accommodate the demands of local customers and the unique character   of their neighborhoods; and          WHEREAS, Despite being major drivers of commercial growth,   small businesses face significant challenges, including economic   uncertainty, rising costs, and difficulties in finding workers;   fostering a supportive environment for these enterprises is key to   ensuring their long-term viability and will assist hardworking   entrepreneurs in adjusting to changing market conditions; and          WHEREAS, By choosing to patronize small businesses, we are   investing in the future prosperity of our towns and cities and our   state at large, and it is fitting that we set aside a day each month   to encourage Texans to shop local and show their support for the   small businesses in their communities; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate the first Saturday of every month as Small   Business Saturday; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of   Section 391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in   effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is   finally passed by the legislature.     Morales of Harris Luther   Leo Wilson Richardson   Simmons Bryant   Campos A. Davis of Dallas   Flores Gámez   Garcia of Dallas González of Dallas   González of El Paso Goodwin   Hayes Kitzman   LaHood Moody   Morgan Plesa   Raymond Reynolds   Rodríguez Ramos Turner   Ward Johnson       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 9 was adopted by the House on May   19, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 120, Nays 13, 4 present, not   voting; and that the House concurred in Senate amendments to H.C.R.   No. 9 on May 28, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 127, Nays 3, 3   present, not voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House               I certify that H.C.R. No. 9 was adopted by the Senate, as   amended, on May 25, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED:  __________________                    Date                        __________________                  Governor