SENATE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

COMMITTEE:     Natural Resources & Economic Development 

TIME & DATE:   10:00 AM, Thursday, June 13, 2024 

PLACE:         E1.028 (Hearing Room) 
CHAIR:         Senator Brian Birdwell 

 

 

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development will

meet to hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:

 

Preserving Texas History: Review the historical site district designation and how such designations contribute to cultural preservation, tourism, and community identity. Report on what impact this historical designation would have on property values, site preservation, and educational opportunities within certain districts including, but not limited to, the San Jacinto Battlefield, the Alamo complex, Washington-on-the-Brazos, and Goliad.

 

Overcoming Federal Incompetence: Consider the impact to the Texas economy from federal interference including, but not limited to, restricting liquified natural gas exports, supply chain limitations, a net-zero carbon agenda, and other air emission provisions. Report on what impact these federal interferences will have on the Texas economy and workforce, and make recommendations to minimize the damage to Texas.

 

Protecting Local Taxpayers: Examine current use and imposition of local option hotel occupancy taxes. Make recommendations to enhance accountability and increase transparency in the use of these funds.

 

Public testimony is limited to 3 minutes. If submitting written testimony, please provide 20 copies to the committee clerk with your name or the name of your organization on each copy, and email a digital copy to the clerk of the committee at Jennifer.Trevino_SC@senate.texas.gov.

 

 

 

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