HR590 - Recognizing March 19, 2025, as Texas Hydrogen Day at the State Capitol.

      H.R. No. 590       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Employees, advocates, and partners of the energy   industry are celebrating Texas Hydrogen Day at the State Capitol on   March 19, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Texas plays a pivotal part in the U.S. hydrogen   economy, producing nearly one-third of the nation's hydrogen,   primarily from its abundant natural gas resources; the state   benefits from a well-established energy sector, including the   country's largest hydrogen pipeline network, spanning more than   1,100 miles along the Gulf Coast, and significant industrial hubs   such as Houston, which is often referred to as the "Energy Capital   of the World"; and          WHEREAS, While the United States is expanding its hydrogen   infrastructure, Texas stands out due to its robust existing   framework and ongoing investments in hydrogen projects; this   positions the state as a leader in the transition to a clean   hydrogen economy, contributing significantly to national goals   while serving as a model for leveraging traditional energy assets   for future energy solutions; and          WHEREAS, Advances in hydrogen technology help reduce   emissions by providing a clean energy alternative; green hydrogen   emits no carbon dioxide, which supports decarbonization in such   industries as steel, cement, and chemical, while hydrogen fuel   cells power vehicles with water as the only byproduct; moreover,   hydrogen also enables renewable energy storage and grid stability,   while blue hydrogen captures carbon dioxide during production;   together, these innovations improve air quality and drive a   sustainable energy future; and          WHEREAS, Hydrogen is a vital component of everyday life,   enabling the production of ammonia for fertilizers, fuels for   transportation, and methanol for plastics, resins, and adhesives   used in household goods; by 2050, the clean hydrogen economy in   Texas could encompass 180,000 jobs, boost the state GDP by   $100 billion, or 6 percent, and produce 21 million tons of clean   hydrogen, driving significant economic and energy growth; as   hydrogen technology scales, it plays an instrumental role in   reducing energy costs, enhancing grid reliability, and positioning   the U.S. as a global leader in clean energy exports, bolstering its   geopolitical influence; and          WHEREAS, In Texas, the hydrogen industry capitalizes on the   state's abundant natural resources, established infrastructure,   and robust energy expertise to create jobs, attract investments,   and drive innovation, and it is indeed fitting that the state's   hydrogen industry and its partners be recognized for their myriad   contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize March 19, 2025, as Texas Hydrogen Day   at the State Capitol and extend to all those participating in the   event sincere best wishes for the future.     Landgraf     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 590 was adopted by the House on March   19, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House