HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMITTEE: Agriculture & Livestock TIME & DATE: 8:00AM, Thursday, February 27, 2003 PLACE: E2.016 CHAIR: Rep. Rick Hardcastle ___________________________________________________________________________ HB 151 Farabee Relating to offenses involving dogs that are a danger to livestock and other animals. HB 240 Miller Relating to the punishment for criminal mischief committed by intentionally introducing infectious diseases into livestock. HB 873 Cook, Robby Relating to the rural volunteer fire department insurance program. The Committee will also hear budget testimony from the following boards: Texas Structural Pest Control Board and the State Soil and Water Conservation Board ___________________________________________________________________________