The House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock 78th Legislature February 13, 2003 8:00 a.m. Capitol Extension, E2.016 Pursuant to a notice posted on February 6, 2003, the House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Hardcastle, at 8:05 a.m. The roll was answered as follows: Present: Representatives Hardcastle; Brown, Betty; Burnam; Swinford (4). Absent: Representatives Miller; Jones, Delwin; Laney (3). A quorum was present. The Chair made opening remarks and invited the committee members to make any comments. (Representative Laney now present.) (Representative Jones, Delwin now present.) The following agencies and commissions presented budget information to the committee: Texas Department of Agriculture The Texas Food and Fibers Commission The Texas Animal Health Commission Testimony was taken. (See attached witness list.) At 8:40 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned until 8:00 a.m., February 20, 2003. ________________________ Rep. Hardcastle, Chair ________________________ Missy Warren, Clerk