The Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 46, introduced by Sparks and King, emphasizes the significance of the cattle industry to Texas' agricultural economy, highlighting its historical and cultural importance. Texas is the leading beef producer in the United States, with over 12.2 million head of cattle, and the beef industry plays a crucial role in the state's economy, providing jobs and contributing to agricultural exports. The resolution notes that steak, particularly the New York strip steak, is a prominent food associated with Texas, and it proposes renaming the New York strip steak to the Texas strip steak as a tribute to the state's legacy in beef production.

The resolution calls for the Texas Legislature to support this name change and encourages Texans, restaurants, and food service establishments to adopt the name Texas strip steak. It recognizes the beef industry's role in economic growth, employment, and cultural pride in Texas. Additionally, the resolution directs the Texas Department of Agriculture to promote the Texas strip steak as part of its efforts to support Texas beef and agricultural products, and it requests that an official copy of the resolution be forwarded to the commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture.