HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMITTEE: Ways & Means TIME & DATE: 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 PLACE: 1001 Preston Avenue, Houston (9th Floor) CHAIR: Rep. Rene Oliveira The Committee will meet in the Courtroom of the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, on the ninth floor of the Harris County Administration Building, 1001 Preston Avenue, Houston, Texas. The Committee will meet to discuss the current status of the state's revenue and spending.  The Committee will also discuss the franchise tax and tax exemptions applicable to the oil and gas industry. Invited testimony only.