SENATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:     State Affairs 

TIME & DATE:   9:00 AM, Thursday, December 15, 2022 

PLACE:         Marshall, Texas 
CHAIR:         Senator Bryan Hughes 

The Senate Committee on State Affairs will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the following location:

1 Peter Whetstone Square,

Marshall, Texas.

The committee will hear invited and public testimony regarding the following interim committee charge:

Investment Practices: Study the investment practices of financial services firms and how those practices affect the state’s public pensions. Make recommendations to ensure the state’s public pension funds are not being invested to further political or social causes.

Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes.  If submitting written testimony, please provide 20 copies to the committee clerk with your name on each copy.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER OR PERSONAL ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE SENATE COMMITTEE COORDINATOR AT 512/463-0070, 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Criminal Jurisprudence 

TIME & DATE:  12:00 PM, Monday, December 12, 2022 

PLACE:       E2.010 
CHAIR:       Rep. Nicole Collier 

The Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence will meet to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:

Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:

·      HB 1540, which implements various changes to state law based on recommendations of the Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force.

Additionally, the Committee will conduct oversight of the following legislation:

·      HB 569 - relating to credit toward payment of a fine and costs for certain misdemeanants confined in jail or prison before sentencing.

·      SB 111 - relating to certain duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain information subject to disclosure to a defendant.

·      SB 162 - relating to a false statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.

·      SB 1354 - relating to the prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.

Examine ways to increase the rate of compliance for court-ordered appearances, including new technologies that will facilitate contact with those ordered to appear. Consider the effectiveness of virtual appearances for certain offenses.

*Public testimony may be limited to two (2) minutes.*

Electronic public comment will be available for:

Agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction

Implementation of HB 1540

Implementation of HB 569

Implementation of SB 111

Implementation of SB 162

Implementation of SB 1354

Increasing compliance for court-ordered appearances

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person witness registration, can be found here:

https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here:

https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here:

https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/?c=c220

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

SENATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:     Criminal Justice 

TIME & DATE:   10:00 AM, Friday, December 9, 2022 

PLACE:         E1.016 (Hearing Room) 
CHAIR:         Senator John Whitmire 

The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice will meet on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 10 a.m. in E1.016 to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim committee charges:

·                Illegal Temporary License Plates: Examine and report on the relationship of the unlawful sale and use of temporary paper license plates with crimes related to human trafficking, drug trafficking, theft, and homicide.

·                Re-entry Programs for Inmates: Review current offender re-entry programs provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and county jails, and identify barriers to their success. Make recommendations to enhance successful programs to ensure adequate resources and support for released offenders.

·                Criminal Case Backlogs: Evaluate the current backlog of criminal cases. Consider and recommend ways to reduce delays and ensure timely resolution of cases, including an examination of methods developed by district attorneys, judges, and court administrators.

·                Public Safety: Examine the recent Harris County release from custody of hundreds of criminal defendants onto the streets without bond or review by a magistrate. Identify what caused this threat to public safety in Harris County and determine if it has occurred in any other counties in Texas. Make recommendations to ensure criminal defendants are timely brought before a magistrate for probable cause hearings and bond hearings, and that appropriate bond is set.

Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person.  If submitting written testimony, please provide 15 copies to committee staff with your name on each copy.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER OR PERSONAL ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE SENATE COMMITTEE COORDINATOR AT 512/463-0070, 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Approps. - S/C on Strategic Fiscal Rev. & Fed. Relief Funds 

TIME & DATE:  10:00 AM, Thursday, December 8, 2022 

PLACE:       E1.026 
CHAIR:       Rep. Cecil Bell 

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Strategic Fiscal Review and Federal Relief Funds will meet to consider the following agency reviews:

·          Texas Juvenile Justice Department

·          Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

·          Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission

·          Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

·          Texas Water Development Board

·          Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel

·          Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Public testimony may be limited to 3 minutes.

Electronic comments may be submitted for the following:

Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and LLRWDCC

Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

Texas Water Development Board

Public Utility Commission of Texas and OPUC

Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person

witness registration, can be found here:

https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here:

https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health

and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here:

https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/?c=c017

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:     Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund Advisory 

TIME & DATE:   9:30 AM, Thursday, December 8, 2022 

PLACE:         E1.012 (Hearing Room) 
CHAIR:         Sen. Perry and Rep. Harris 

The Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund Advisory Committee (TIRF) will meet at 9:30 a.m. or upon recess/adjournment of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee (SWIFT).  The advisory committee shall review the overall operation, function, and structure of the resiliency fund at least  semiannually and may provide comments and recommendations to the board on any matter.

Invited testimony only.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER OR PERSONAL ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE SENATE COMMITTEE COORDINATOR AT 512/463-0070, 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    House Administration 

TIME & DATE:  9:00 AM, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 

PLACE:        E2.010 
CHAIR:        Rep. Will Metcalf 

The Committee is meeting for the sole purpose of hearing invited testimony only from any Member of the 88th Legislature who submits a proposal for a suggested rules change to the Committee. 

Any Member of the 88th Legislature submitting a proposal should plan to attend this public hearing to present their proposal and answer questions from Committee members about the proposal. 

Members of the 88th Legislature are reminded to submit their proposals via email, using the form attached to Chairman Metcalf's memorandum, by Thursday, December 1st, to Anna.Newell_HC@house.texas.gov.

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here:

https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health

and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here:

https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF FORMAL MEETING

COMMITTEE:    House Administration 

TIME & DATE:  10:00 AM or upon adjournment of the public hearing scheduled for 9:00 AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 

PLACE:       E2.010 
CHAIR:       Rep. Will Metcalf 

The committee will meet to consider the adoption of a parental leave pool.

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here:

https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    State Affairs 

TIME & DATE:  9:00 AM, Monday, December 5, 2022 

PLACE:        E2.010 
CHAIR:        Rep. Will Metcalf 

The House Committee on State Affairs will meet in a public hearing and hear invited and public testimony to consider the following:

- Update on the proposed changes to the ERCOT market design.

Electronic public comment will be available for:

Update on the proposed changes to the ERCOT market design.

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person witness registration can be found here:

https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here:

https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here:

https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/?c=c450

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

SENATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:     Natural Resources & Economic Development 

TIME & DATE:   10:00 AM, Thursday, November 17, 2022 

PLACE:         Senate Chamber 
CHAIR:         Senator Brian Birdwell 

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development will meet to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:

Economic Development Programs: Review the programs in Chapters 380 and 381 of the Local Government Code. Consider the benefits of each program in generating economic development. Make recommendations for improvements to Chapters 380 and 381 to increase transparency and accountability and the effectiveness of the programs.

Hotel Occupancy Taxes: Study the collection and use of hotel occupancy taxes. Evaluate and make recommendations related to the effectiveness, costs of rebates, incentives, and other taxes applied to qualified hotel and convention center projects. Investigate and determine whether the creation of a standard Hotel Occupancy Tax legislative template is feasible, and whether it would enable the legislature to more efficiently evaluate proposed Hotel Occupancy Tax bills during the legislative session.

Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development passed by the 87th Legislature, as well as relevant agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction. Specifically, make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, or complete implementation of the following:

·                Senate Bill 13, Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.

Public testimony is limited to 3 minutes. If submitting written testimony, please provide 20 copies to the committee clerk with your name or the name of your organization on each copy, and email a digital copy to the clerk of the committee at David.Estrada_SC@senate.texas.gov.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER OR PERSONAL ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE SENATE COMMITTEE COORDINATOR AT 512/463-0070, 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

SENATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:     Business & Commerce 

TIME & DATE:   9:00 AM, Thursday, November 17, 2022 

PLACE:         E1.012 (Hearing Room) 
CHAIR:         Senator Charles Schwertner 

The Senate Business & Commerce Committee will meet Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 9:00am to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:

Electricity: Assess the electricity market in Texas. Study issues impacting the Texas electric grid, including transmission planning and maintenance scheduling. Study the consequences of increased electric vehicle usage and charging on the generation, transmission and distribution, and retail sectors of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and evaluate their potential impact on increased electric demand and reliability of the grid. Examine the growth of renewable energy generation in the state and evaluate its impact on grid reliability. Make recommendations to strengthen the reliability of the grid, and meet the future generation needs of ERCOT through new and existing dispatchable generation. Assess plans to expeditiously add new dispatchable generation. Monitor the implementation of Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 3, 87th Legislature.  

Blockchain and Virtual Currencies: Study current state and federal regulations surrounding blockchain and virtual currencies. Examine how these technologies impact industries such as banking, business, and electricity. Make recommendations to protect consumers while encouraging innovation. Monitor the implementation of House Bill 1576 and House Bill 4474, 87th Legislature.  

Public testimony is limited to 2 minutes. If submitting written testimony, please provide 20 copies to the clerk with your name on each copy.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER OR PERSONAL ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE SENATE COMMITTEE COORDINATOR AT 512/463-0070, 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

SENATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:     Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs 

TIME & DATE:   10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 

PLACE:         E1.016 (Hearing Room) 
CHAIR:         Senator Charles Perry 

The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs will meet Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 am to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:

Groundwater Management and Protection: Evaluate the status and effectiveness of the State's groundwater management process, including data used to support regional water planning and conservation goals. Report on the effectiveness of the State's groundwater protection efforts and whether statutory changes are needed to protect groundwater quality.

Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs passed by the 87th Legislature, as well as relevant agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction. Specifically, make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, or complete implementation of the following:

·       Senate Bill 8 (86th Legislature), Relating to state and regional flood planning;

·       Senate Bill 601 (87th Legislature), Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium;

·       Senate Bill 905 (87th Legislature), Relating to guidance on the regulations applicable to the potable reuse of wastewater; and

·       House Bill 3516 (87th Legislature), Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste.

Public testimony is limited to 2 minutes. If submitting written testimony, please provide 15 copies, with your name on each copy, to the Committee during the hearing.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER OR PERSONAL ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE SENATE COMMITTEE COORDINATOR AT 512/463-0070, 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

SENATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:     Border Security 

TIME & DATE:   9:00 AM, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 

PLACE:         E1.012 (Hearing Room) 
CHAIR:         Senator Brian Birdwell 

The Senate Committee on Border Security will meet to hear invited testimony from state agencies to review border security appropriations and their directed purposes.

The committee will hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charge:

Community Impact: Study and report on the impact of Operation Lone Star on border, rural, and urban communities throughout Texas.

If submitting written testimony, please provide 7 copies to the committee clerk with your name or the name of your organization on each copy, and email a digital copy to the clerk of the committee at MaKayla.Arthur_sc@senate.texas.gov

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER OR PERSONAL ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES, ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE SENATE COMMITTEE COORDINATOR AT 512/463-0070, 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING SO APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Natural Resources 

TIME & DATE:  11:00 AM, Monday, November 14, 2022 

PLACE:        LRGVDC Main Campus, Weslaco, Tx. (see below) 
CHAIR:        Rep. Tracy King 

The committee will meet to take testimony on issues regarding the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3 as they relate to both the introduced and passed versions of SB 2185.

For those persons who will be testifying, please see the clerk.

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be unavailable.

Electronic public comment will be available for:

Issues regarding the HCWID No. 3 as they related to SB 2185.

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to

agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until

the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c390

Instructions for public access: Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, Main Campus, 301 W. Railroad Street, Weslaco, TX 78596

The hearing will be held in Building B in the the Ken Jones Executive Board Room.

Parking is located across the street in the Main Parking Lot.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Meeting livestreams

The Texas Transportation Commission meeting livestream is available 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. 

Meeting information

Unless otherwise noted on the agenda, meetings are held at the Dewitt C. Greer Building, 125 E. 11th St., Austin, Texas, in the Ric Williamson Hearing Room on the first floor. With the exception of closed executive sessions, all commission meetings are open to the public.

Agendas are posted eight days prior to the meeting.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Appropriations 

TIME & DATE:  2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 

PLACE:       E1.030 
CHAIR:       Rep. Greg Bonnen 

The House Appropriations Committee will meet to hear invited testimony only on the following:

1. Update from the Broadband Development Office.

2. Update on the Unified Transportation Program.

3. Overview of select agency Legislative Appropriations Requests.

Electronic public comments will be available for:

Broadband

Unified Transportation Program

Agency LAR Presentations

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person

witness registration, can be found here:

https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here:

https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health

and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here:

https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/?c=c030

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Criminal Jurisprudence 

TIME & DATE:  10:00 AM, Friday, October 21, 2022 

PLACE:       E2.010 
CHAIR:       Rep. Nicole Collier 

The Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence will meet to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:

Study Texas' reentry and integration programs and make recommendations for reducing employment barriers for certain people with a criminal record. Review the length of time certain criminal offenses remain on a defendant’s record and consider the impact of expanding the offenses that qualify for an order of non-disclosure. Evaluate the financial and administrative barriers in the petitioning process for record-clearing relief.

Study the availability of victim services, including community-based trauma recovery, housing and relocation assistance, employment protections, and other services that help victims recover and stay safe following a violent crime. The study should include an evaluation of the processes for nongovernmental organizations to apply for and receive victim services grant funding. Make recommendations for streamlining the grant administration process and improving access to community-based services in neighborhoods with the highest rates of crime and for victims of violent crimes.

Electronic public comment will be available for:

Reentry and integration programs and reducing employment barriers

Victim services and improving access in at-risk communities

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person

witness registration, can be found here:

https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here:

https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here:

https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to

agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until

the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/?c=c220

*Public testimony may be limited to two (2) minutes.*

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Environmental Regulation 

TIME & DATE:  9:00 AM, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 

PLACE:       The Ector Theatre, 500 N Texas Ave., Odessa, Texas 
CHAIR:       Rep. Brooks Landgraf 

The committee on Environmental Regulation will meet to consider and hear invited testimony only on the following interim charges:

Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:

·          HB 1680, relating to the regulation of on-site sewage disposal systems on certain leased land that is owned by the federal government;

·          HB 4472, relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP); and

·          SB 900, which updates performance and safety standards for chemical storage vessels.

Evaluate the allocation of TERP funds for effective air pollution reduction programs. Review which existing programs are over or undersubscribed and identify unrealized opportunities that would further program goals.

Review recent passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58), specifically funds that may bolster efforts to clean up polluted sites and plug wells and how federal funds can be used to complement state efforts on well plugging and pollution clean-up.

Monitor newly adopted and proposed federal regulations that could directly impact economic development, manufacturing, and industrial activities that fall within the jurisdiction of the committee, including regulations adopted or proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Electronic public comment will be available for:

Monitor agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction

HB 1680, relating to on-site sewage disposal systems

HB 4472, relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP)

SB 900, relating to chemical storage vessels

Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP)

Federal funding for well plugging and pollution clean-up

Newly adopted and proposed EPA regulations

For those persons who will be testifying, please see the clerk.

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be unavailable.

Public access to the Ector Theatre is available through the front entrance located on the corner of 5th Street and Texas Avenue.

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c260

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF WORK SESSION

COMMITTEE:    Environmental Regulation 

TIME & DATE:  2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 

PLACE:       Odessa, Texas (see details below) 
CHAIR:       Rep. Brooks Landgraf 

The Committee on Environmental Regulation will meet in a work session for the purpose of touring air monitoring equipment. A shuttle will depart at 2:00 p.m. for the tour.

For public access to the work session, the shuttle will be available at:

     Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center (south entrance)

     305 E. 5th Street

     Odessa, Texas 79761

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Natural Resources 

TIME & DATE:  10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 18, 2022 

PLACE:       E2.010 
CHAIR:       Rep. Tracy King 

Study the feasibility of desalination as a new and/or alternative water source for the state of Texas.

Electronic public comments will be available for:

desalination

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person

witness registration, can be found here:

https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here:

https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health

and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here:

https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to

agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until

the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c390

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Criminal Justice Reform, Interim Study 

TIME & DATE:  9:00 AM, Thursday, October 13, 2022 

PLACE:        E2.016 
CHAIR:        Rep. Jeff Leach 

The Committee will meet to consider and hear invited testimony only on the following interim charges:

Examine policing, including training, use of force, arrest procedures, and alternative responses to nonviolent and noncriminal issues.

Examine the use of prosecutorial discretion.

Examine the use and conditions of detention and incarceration.

Examine the level of transparency in policing and prosecution, including the grand jury process.

Electronic public comment will be available for:

Policing

Prosecutorial Discretion

Detention and Incarceration

Transparency in Policing and Prosecution

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person witness registration, can be found here: https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here: https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c226

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Criminal Justice Reform, Interim Study 

TIME & DATE:  1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 

PLACE:        E2.016 
CHAIR:        Rep. Jeff Leach 

The Committee will meet to consider and hear invited testimony only on the following interim charges:

Monitor the implementation of S.B. 6 (87th Legislature, 2nd Called Session), relating to changes in the state's bail system, to determine if additional legislation is needed to ensure Texans are protected from the most dangerous criminals while ensuring the constitutional rights of defendants.

Examine policies and penalties relating to drug offenses.

Examine the civil asset forfeiture process.

Examine jury instructions and sentencing guidelines in felony cases.

Electronic public comment will be available for:

Implementation of SB 6, 87(S2)

Drug Offenses

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Juries and Sentencing in Felony Cases

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person witness registration, can be found here: https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here: https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c226

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence 

TIME & DATE:  9:00 AM, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 

PLACE:        E2.016 
CHAIR:        Rep. Jeff Leach 

The Committee will meet to consider and hear invited testimony only on the following interim charges:

Evaluate the use and types of guardianships in Texas and the effect of guardianship on individual rights. Study the financial costs to families related to attaining and maintaining guardianship and compare costs to those associated with guardianship alternatives, such as supported decision-making.

Study state laws and procedures relating to jury service eligibility, including a review of existing jury exemptions, and make recommendations to ensure the privilege, right, and duty of jury service is protected and promoted.

Electronic public comment will be available for:

Guardianships

Jury Service Eligibility

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person witness registration, can be found here: https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here: https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c330

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Transportation 

TIME & DATE:  9:00 AM, Thursday, October 6, 2022 

PLACE:        Corpus Christi Ortiz Center (See Below) 
CHAIR:        Rep. Terry Canales 

Address:  Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center

          402 Harbor Dr,

          Corpus Christi, TX 78401

The committee on Transportation will meet to hear invited testimony on the following interim charges and topics:

The committee will receive brief welcoming remarks from local leaders.

Discuss transportation safety efforts in Texas.

Study the impacts that increased federal funding, formula changes, and new programs authorized in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will have on state transportation projects. Evaluate strategies to ensure Texas communities can maximize receipt of federal grant funds.

Examine the ability of the state’s seaports to promote the public purposes of state economic growth, diversification, and commerce through development of port-owned properties within their boundaries. Review the investments needed for Texas ports to remain competitive in handling increased cargo volumes and ensuring a resilient supply chain.

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Electronic public comment will be available for the following:

     Welcoming Remarks

     Transportation Safety

     Study impacts of IIJA on state transportation projects

     Examine the resiliency of our state's seaport infrastructure

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A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available at the following:

https://portofcc.com/

Public Access to the Hearing: The public may park at the Ortiz Center, and may find additional site information at the following website.

https://www.ortizcenter.com/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c470

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Energy Resources 

TIME & DATE:  9:00 AM, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 

PLACE:       Midland, Texas (see details below) 
CHAIR:       Rep. Craig Goldman 

Public Access to Meeting Location at:

     Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

     1500 Interstate 20 West

     Midland, TX 79701

     Access to the museum is available through the front of the museum off

     the Interstate 20 West Service road (Exit 137, North Service road).

Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:

·                HB 1520, relating to extraordinary costs incurred by gas utilities relating to Winter Storm Uri and the authority to issue bonds and impose fees and assessments; and 

·                HB 3648, which requires the designation of certain natural gas facilities as critical customers or critical gas suppliers during energy emergencies.

Examine ways to increase the production of oil and gas within the state. Review state and local regulations that could directly impact the exploration or production of oil and gas and make recommendations for increasing Texas' energy independence.

Explore options for expanding the state's underground natural gas storage capacity, including using excess storage capacity for carbon capture opportunities and the creation of a strategic natural gas reserve for the state.

Evaluate innovative and emerging energy sources. Identify and make recommendations to address legislative or regulatory obstacles to the use, development, and deployment of viable innovative and emerging energy sources.

Electronic public comment will be available for:

Monitor agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction.

HB 1520, Relating to certain costs incurred by certain gas utilities.

HB 3648, Relating to providing natural gas and electric vehicles.

Increasing production of oil and gas in Texas.

Explore the expansion of underground natural gas storage capacity.

Evaluate innovative and emerging energy sources.

For those persons who will be testifying, please see the clerk.

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be unavailable.

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c250

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Juvenile Justice & Family Issues 

TIME & DATE:  10:00 AM, Monday, October 3, 2022 

PLACE:        E1.030 
CHAIR:        Rep. Victoria Neave 

The Committee will meet jointly with the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence to hear invited testimony only on the following interim charge:

Examine current caseloads and capacity issues for courts handling matters related to the Texas-Mexico border. Evaluate the preparedness of the court system to handle increases in caseloads that may result from the border crisis response and make recommendations to ensure the continued fair and efficient administration of justice in the state in addressing any increased caseloads.

For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person witness registration, can be found here: https://mytxlegis.capitol.Texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx

A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/

Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here: https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting: https://comments.house.texas.gov/?c=c340

Caseloads and the Texas-Mexico Border Crisis

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NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.