The House Committee on County Affairs 76th Legislature May 24, 2000 10:00 a.m. Tarrant Co. Commissioners Courtroom, Ft. Worth, Texas Pursuant to a notice posted on April 14, 2000, the House Committee on County Affairs met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Ramsay, at 10:00 a.m. The roll was answered as follows: Present: Representatives Ramsay; Lewis, Glenn; Chisum; Krusee; Salinas; Swinford (6). Absent: Representatives Brown, Betty; Farabee; Hilderbran (3). A quorum was present. The Chair made opening remarks to explain the purpose of the hearing. The committee was to hear testimony on the following interim charge: "Examine areas in which the state might beneficially devolve authority and programs to county governments. Assess the interest and ability of county governments to accept more authority." The Chair recognized Vice Chair Lewis to make opening remarks. (Representative Brown, Betty now present.) The Chair then recognized Tarrant County Judge Tom Vandergriff for welcoming remarks. Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.) At 2:30 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair. ________________________ Rep. Ramsay, Chair ________________________ Missy Warren, Clerk