The House Committee on Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select

85th Legislature

March 26, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Texas A&M University

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 6, 2018, the House Committee on Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Deshotel, at 10:04 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Deshotel; Paul; Faircloth; Goldman; King, Tracy O.; Morrison, Geanie W.; Ortega; and Rodriguez, Justin.

A quorum was present.

The Chair and other members delivered opening remarks.

The Chair laid out the following charge: Study the structure and duties of the two appointed Pilots Board; ensure there is a balance of representation on the boards of pilot commissioners.

(Representative Phelan now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

The Chair laid out the following charge: Study the structure and duties of the Port Authority Advisory Committee [PAAC]; ensure a balance of representation among all ports. 

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

The Chair laid out the following charge: Study if Public-Private Partnerships is viable tool for financing cost efficient improvements to Texas' port infrastructure.

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

The Chair returned to the following charge: Study the structure and duties of the two appointed Pilots Board; ensure there is a balance of representation on the boards of pilot commissioners.

Testimony taken/registration recorded. (See attached witness list.)

At 12:30 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. Deshotel, Chair

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Melissa Quevedo, Clerk