House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
76th Legislature
February 9, 1999
2:00 pm
Capitol Extension, E2.030
Pursuant to a notice posted on February 4, 1999, the House
Committee on Agriculture & Livestock met in a public hearing
and was called to order by the Chair, Representative David
Swinford at 2:10 pm.
The roll was answered as follows:
Present: Representatives Swinford; McReynolds; Brown, Betty;
Crownover; Green; Hardcastle; Hupp; Jones, Charles
(8).
Absent: Representative Christian (1).
A quorum was present.
The Chair offered opening comments and presented an overview
of committee procedure.
Representative Christian now present.
The Chair recognized the following people to testify on behalf
of their agency:
Commissioner Susan Combs, Texas Department of Agriculture.
Mr. Benny Mathis, Director, Structural Pest Control Board.
Dr. Ron Allen, Executive Director, Texas State Board of
Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Dr. Terry Beals, Executive Director, Texas Animal Health
Commission.
Mr. Bob Avant, Executive Director, Texas Food and Fibers
Commission.
Mr. Mel Davis, State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
At 5:05 pm, on a motion from Representative McReynolds and
without objection, the meeting was adjourned.
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David A. Swinford, Chairman Courtney K.
Trolinger,
Clerk