HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

COMMITTEE:   Investments & Financial Services 

TIME & DATE: 1:00 PM, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 

PLACE:       1845 E. Northgate Dr., SB Hall Rm 122, Irving, TX  
CHAIR:       Rep. Tan Parker 

 

The committee will be meeting at the University of Dallas at the below location: 

University of Dallas

1845 East Northgate Drive

SB Hall-Room 122

Irving TX 75062

**PARKING FOR ATTENDEES IS IN LOT J,K,L**

The committee will be hearing invited testimony on the following interim charges:

 

1. Study the current state of cybersecurity of financial institutions in Texas. Review state and federal laws, and evaluate what additional steps need to be taken to make financial institutions in Texas more secure.

 

4. Study the impact on local communities when community banks are consolidated and how this changes the landscape of banking in Texas. Evaluate how the state can help expand charter opportunities in Texas.

 

5. Examine the current investment climate and resources available to businesses in Texas. Analyze the effectiveness of existing programs and whether current investment tools are bringing new businesses and new jobs to Texas, and determine whether the current programs are helping established businesses in Texas create jobs. Identify barriers to investment opportunities faced by businesses and investors. This analysis should include but not be limited to: angel investing, crowdfunding, micro-lending, private equity, venture capital, and mezzanine investing. Make appropriate recommendations to ensure investment tools in Texas continue to evolve to help bring jobs to Texas and meet the needs of new and existing businesses in Texas. 

 

 

 

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.