HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs 

TIME & DATE:  9:00 AM, Tuesday, April 26, 2016 

PLACE:        Brownsville, TX (see below) 
CHAIR:        Rep. Rafael Anchia 

Address:

         The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville Campus

         El Gran Salon (Room #2.36), Student Union Building

         One West University Blvd.

         Brownsville, Texas 78520

The committee will meet jointly with Business & Industry to hear invited testimony only on the following charge:

Analyze recent data attributing the decline in domestic manufacturing to a consistent trade deficit caused by steady increases in net imports. Study how expanding trade and investing in manufacturing communities’ partnerships can grow the state's skilled workforce and production as well as increase net exports and develop a trade balance. (Joint charge with the House Committee on Business & Industry)

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.