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HCR 63 requests the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to establish a joint interim committee to study the feasibility of developing a cruise industry along the Texas coast between Calhoun and Cameron Counties. It highlights the significant economic impact of the existing cruise industry in Galveston, which generated thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. The resolution argues that additional cruise ports in South Texas could provide a strong economic boost to the region and the state. The committee would be responsible for evaluating the potential economic impact, exploring possible incentives to attract cruise lines, and submitting a report with findings and recommendations to the 90th Texas Legislature before it convenes in January 2027.
Author
Todd Hunter