The House Committee on Land & Resource Management

84th Legislature

August 22, 2016

10:30 a.m.

E2.016

 

Pursuant to a notice posted on July 22, 2016, the House Committee on Land & Resource Management met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Deshotel, at 10:33 a.m.

 

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Deshotel; Thompson, Ed; Bell; Cyrier; and Krause.

 

A quorum was present.

 

 

The Committee considered the following charge:

 

Interim Charge 2: Examine the rate of erosion along Texas's coast and the effects of coastal erosion on public beaches, natural resources, coastal development, public infrastructure, and public and private property. Analyze current programs related to coastal erosion and examine their effectiveness. Make appropriate recommendations.

 

(Representative Faircloth is now present)

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

The Committee considered the following charge:

 

Interim Charge 1:

 

Study state preparedness and response to natural disasters including but not limited to: an evaluation of risks to the state, emergency planning efforts, first response efforts, coordination between the General Land Office, the State Emergency Operation Center, and other state, local, and federal resources. Make appropriate recommendations to ensure Texas has the proper programs, resources, and personnel in place to respond to natural disasters.

 

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

 

At 12:57 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

 

 

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Rep. Deshotel, Chair

 

 

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Melissa Quevedo, Clerk