MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TEXAS PORTS, SELECT

Thursday, September 15, 2016

11:00 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.012

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Texas Ports, Select was held on Thursday, September 15, 2016, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Brandon Creighton, Chair

 

None

Senator José Menéndez, Vice Chair

 

 

Senator Juan Hinojosa

 

 

Senator Lois Kolkhorst

 

 

Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.

 

 

Senator Jane Nelson

 

 

Senator Larry Taylor

 

 

 

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The chair called the meeting to order at 11:04 AM. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:

 

Senator Creighton made opening remarks and gave an overview of committee activity.

The committee heard public and invited testimony. Witnesses testifying and registering are shown on the attached list.

 

The following members arrived after the roll was called:

Senator Juan Hinojosa

Senator Lois Kolkhorst

Senator Jane Nelson

 

There being no further business, at 2:44 PM Chairman Creighton moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Brandon Creighton, Chair

 

 

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Chase Fruge, Clerk