HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
                          NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING


COMMITTEE: Transportation

TIME & DATE:  9:00AM, Thursday, August 19, 2004

PLACE: Laredo, Texas

CHAIR: Rep. Mike Krusee

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The Committee will meet at Texas A&M International University, 5201
University Boulevard, Bob Bullock Hall, Room 101, in Laredo to discuss
Interim Charge #2:

Review and study all existing legislation affecting the development of
transportation infrastructure in areas adjacent to the Texas-Mexico border.
Study international trade issues as they relate to transportation, the
adequacy of existing infrastructure to facilitate international traffic
related to trade, the potential for development of inter-modal hubs and
other mixed use facilities which promote more efficient trade and economic
development, and the opportunities for contracting with Mexico or any of
the Mexican states for joint development of transportation infrastructure.

This is a joint hearing with the House Border and International Affairs
Committee.  Public testimony welcome.

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