The House Committee on Land & Resource Management
85th Legislature
October 2, 2018
9:00 a.m.
1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX
Pursuant to a notice posted on September 24, 2018, the House Committee on Land & Resource Management met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Herrero, at 9:08 a.m.
The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Herrero; Bell; Bailes; Krause; and Stucky.
A quorum was present.
Representative
Leman was also in attendance.
The Chair delivered opening remarks and opened up discussion for the posted
agenda.
Eminent
Domain Interim Charge
The
Chair brought up the following interim charge: Examine Texas’ eminent domain
statutes to ensure a balance between necessary infrastructure growth and fair
compensation for landowners. Review available public information and data
relating to the compensation provided to private property owners. Make
recommendations to improve the accountability, as well as successful
development, of the entities granted eminent domain authority.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
GLO State Power Program Interim Charge
The Chair brought up the following interim charge: Study the State Power
Program operated by the GLO, and interlocal agreements authorized under
Government Code Chapter 791, to ensure accountability and transparency in program
administration. Evaluate program offerings to public customers as compared to
those available in the retail electric market, as well as the State Power
Program's contribution to other state programs. Make reform recommendations and
analyze potential impacts to program beneficiaries.
Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)
At 1:56 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. Herrero, Chair
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Miguel Liscano, Clerk