The committee will meet in a joint hearing with the committee on
Transportation to hear invited testimony on the bold portion of the
following interim charge:
Study the state's seaport infrastructure and the infrastructure at land
ports of entry to facilitate international trade and economic growth.
Examine seaport infrastructure and the auxiliary rail and roadway needs
connected to each port as well as the port's ability to keep pace with
oil and gas production. Make recommendations to maximize the economic
flow of goods and products to and from seaports and study the
feasibility and economic impact of dredging and widening Texas ports in
order to remain competitive in international trade. Examine the
infrastructure at international border ports of entry in Texas and
identify transportation-related impediments to international trade that
negatively impact the state. Make recommendations to reduce border wait
times, facilitate economic growth, and expedite trade. (Joint charge
with the House Committee on Transportation)
The remainder of the charge will be studied at a subsequent hearing.
Please contact committee staff at (512) 463-0746 if you are interested
in testifying. The final agenda will be made available at the hearing.