HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
                         NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING


COMMITTEE: Agriculture & Livestock

TIME & DATE:  1:00PM, Wednesday, May 29, 2002

PLACE: E2.014

CHAIR: Rep. David Swinford

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The committee will hear public testimony on Interim Charge 1:

Study the effects of exotic pests on Texas agriculture. Consider risk
pathways, control strategies and potential impacts on the agricultural
economy. Identify partnerships involving the private sector along with
state and local governments.


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