HCR90 - Expressing support for the strengthening of our partnership with Israel and for the creation of a Texas Trade and Investment Office in Israel.

      H.C.R. No. 90       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          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.     Capriglione Bonnen   Bell of Montgomery Harris Davila   Plesa Curry   Lujan Metcalf   Slawson       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 90 was adopted by the House on May   1, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 133, Nays 1, 2 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 90 was adopted by the Senate on May   20, 2025, by the following vote:  Yeas 30, Nays 0, 1 present, not   voting.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor