Texas Lt. Governor Proposes Renaming 'New York Strip' Steak to 'Texas Strip'

Dan Patrick seeks to rebrand the popular cut of beef to highlight Texas's cattle industry, but New York restaurateurs push back.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has introduced a resolution to rename the 'New York Strip' steak as the 'Texas Strip' to better market the state's beef industry.
Patrick argues that Texas, as the largest producer of beef cattle in the U.S. with 12.2 million head of cattle, deserves recognition over New York, which is known for dairy cows.
The proposal has garnered support from Texas cattle industry groups but faces skepticism from New York restaurateurs, who view the name as part of American culinary history.
The New York Strip name originated in the 19th century at Delmonico's, a renowned New York City steakhouse, and has since become widely recognized.
Critics, including New York steakhouse owners, have dismissed the proposal as unnecessary and politically motivated, with many vowing to keep the original name on their menus.