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89(R) HCR 60 - Introduced version - Bill Text
89R12765 KRT-D
By: Hunter
H.C.R. No. 60
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Nearly 248,000 domestic violence incidents were
reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety in 2023 alone; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that one in three Texans will be a
victim over the course of their lifetime; such violence affects
people of all ages and backgrounds, but 87 percent of victims are
women; in Texas, 179 women were killed by an intimate partner in
2023, and 16 other family members, friends, and bystanders were
killed, including 4 children; and
WHEREAS, Physical injuries are not the only effects of family
violence; many victims suffer from anxiety, depression, and PTSD,
and they may lean on drugs or alcohol in an attempt to cope; victims
may also face economic hardships, missing work or losing jobs
because of violence or the threat of violence; and
WHEREAS, The children of people experiencing domestic
violence suffer in many ways, and they are more likely to become
victims themselves; those who witness or endure abuse are plagued
by long-term emotional effects that can lead to substance use
disorder, unhealthy adult relationships, reduced social and
academic skills, and increased risk of suicide; and
WHEREAS, The societal ills caused by domestic violence are
manifold, and reducing its occurrence is a matter of vital concern
to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby request the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House
of Representatives to provide for a joint interim study regarding
domestic violence; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a full report, including findings and
recommendations, be submitted to the 90th Texas Legislature before
it convenes in January 2027.