House Committee on Land & Resource Management 
         75th Legislature 
         April 14, 1997 
         2:00 pm or upon adjournment 
         Capitol Extension, E2.028 
          
         Pursuant to a notice posted on April 9, 1997, the House  
         Committee on Land & Resource Management met in a public  
         hearing and was called to order by the Chair, Representative  
         Fred Bosse at 4:35 pm. 
          
         The roll was answered as follows:   
          
         Present:  Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Crabb; Howard;  
                   Jackson; Mowery; Staples (7). 
          
         Absent:   Representatives Hamric; Krusee (2). 
          
         A quorum was present. 
          
         The Chair moved that the committee minutes for April 2, 1997,  
         be corrected.  The motion prevailed by the following vote: 
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Hamric;  
                        Howard; Mowery; Staples (6). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Jackson; Krusee (3). 
          
         HB 770 
          
         The chair laid out HB 770 as pending business.   
          
         Representative Jackson offered a complete committee  
         substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
          
         Representative Jackson moved that HB 770, as substituted, be  
         reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation  
         that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on  
         Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the  
         following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Hamric;  
                        Howard; Jackson; Mowery (6). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Krusee; Staples (3). 
          
         HB 1395 
          
         The chair laid out HB 1395.   
          
         The chair recognized Representative Turner, Bob to explain the  
         measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Representative Turner, Bob to close on  
         the measure.   
          
         The bill was left pending without objection.  
          
         HB 1510 
          
         The chair laid out HB 1510.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Serna to explain the measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Serna to close on the measure.   
          
         The bill was left pending without objection.  
          
         HB 1718 
          
         The chair laid out HB 1718.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Serna to explain the measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Serna to close on the measure.   
          
         The bill was left pending without objection.  
          
         HB 1522 
          
         The chair laid out HB 1522.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The bill was left pending without objection.  
          
         HB 2018 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2018 as pending business.   
          
         Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee  
         substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
  
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         Representative Turner, Bob moved that HB 2018, as substituted,  
         be reported favorably to the full house with the  
         recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to  
         the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion  
         prevailed by the following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Hamric;  
                        Howard; Mowery; Staples (6). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Jackson; Krusee (3). 
          
         HB 2332 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2332.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Hinojosa to explain the measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Hinojosa to close on the measure.   
          
         Representative Jackson moved that HB 2332 be reported  
         favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do  
         pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and  
         Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following  
         vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Howard;  
                        Jackson; Mowery; Staples (6). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Hamric; Krusee (3). 
          
         HB 2339 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2339.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Talton to explain the measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Talton to close on the measure.   
          
         Representative Jackson moved that HB 2339 be reported  
         favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do  
         pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and  
         Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following  
         vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Hamric;  
                        Howard; Mowery; Staples (6). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:   Representatives Crabb; Jackson; Krusee (3). 
          
         HB 2347, HB 2475 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2347 and HB 2475.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Seaman to explain the measures.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Seaman to close on the measures.   
          
         The chair referred the bills to the Subcommittee on HB 2347  
         and HB 2475. 
          
         The chair named the following members to the Subcommittee on  
         HB 2347 and HB 2475:  Representative Jackson, Chair,  
         Representatives Turner, Bob and Staples.  
          
         HB 2349 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2349 as pending business.   
          
         Representative Hamric offered a complete committee substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
          
         Representative Jackson moved that HB 2349, as substituted, be  
         reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation  
         that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the  
         following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Hamric; Howard; Jackson;  
                        Mowery (5). 
          
         Nays:          Representative Turner, Bob (1). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Krusee; Staples (3). 
  
         HB 2363, HB 2366 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2363, HB 2366.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Hilbert to explain the measures.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Hilbert to close on the measures.   
          
         The bills were left pending without objection.  
          
         HB 2582 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2582.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Hilderbran to explain the measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Hilderbran to close on the measure.   
          
         Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee  
         substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
          
         Representative Howard moved that HB 2582, as substituted, be  
         reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation  
         that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the  
         following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Crabb;  
                        Hamric; Howard; Jackson; Krusee; Mowery (8). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representative Staples (1). 
          
         HB 2654 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2654.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         Representative Bosse offered a complete committee substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
          
         Representative Bosse moved that HB 2654, as substituted, be  
  
         reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation  
         that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the  
         following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Crabb;  
                        Hamric; Howard; Jackson; Mowery; Staples (8). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
         Absent:        Representative Krusee (1). 
          
         HB 2666 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2666 as pending business.   
          
         Representative Howard moved that HB 2666 be reported favorably  
         to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and  
         be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent  
         Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Crabb;  
                        Hamric; Howard; Jackson; Mowery (7). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Krusee; Staples (2). 
          
         HB 2979 
          
         The chair laid out HB 2979.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Puente to explain the measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Puente to close on the measure.   
          
         Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee  
         substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
          
         Representative Turner, Bob moved that HB 2979, as substituted,  
         be reported favorably to the full house with the  
         recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion  
         prevailed by the following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Crabb;  
                        Howard; Jackson; Mowery; Staples (7). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Hamric; Krusee (2). 
          
         HB 3072, HB 3073 
          
         The chair laid out HB 3072 and HB 3073.   
          
         The chair recognized Representative Hamric to explain the  
         measures.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Representative Hamric to close on the  
         measures.   
          
         The bills were left pending without objection.  
          
         HB 3240 
          
         The chair laid out HB 3240.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Hilderbran to explain the measure.   
          
         Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee  
         substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         Representative Hamric moved that HB 3240, as substituted, be  
         reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation  
         that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on  
         Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the  
         following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Hamric;  
                        Howard; Jackson; Krusee; Mowery (7). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Staples (2). 
          
         HB 3329 
          
         The chair laid out HB 3329.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Talton to explain the measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Talton to close on the measure.   
          
         Representative Howard moved that HB 3329 be reported favorably  
         to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and  
         be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent  
         Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Hamric;  
                        Howard; Mowery; Staples (6). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Jackson; Krusee (3). 
          
         HB 3368 
          
         The chair laid out HB 3368.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         Representative Turner, Bob moved that HB 3368 be reported  
         favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do  
         pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and  
         Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following  
         vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Hamric;  
                        Howard; Jackson; Krusee; Mowery (7). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Staples (2). 
          
         HB 3372 
          
         The chair laid out HB 3372.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Torres to explain the measure.   
          
         Representative Jackson offered a complete committee  
         substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Torres to close on the measure.   
  
         Representative Jackson moved that HB 3372, as substituted, be  
         reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation  
         that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on  
         Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the  
         following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Hamric;  
                        Howard; Jackson; Mowery; Staples (7). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Krusee (2). 
          
         HB 3376 
          
         The chair laid out HB 3376.   
          
         The chair recognized Representative Hamric to explain the  
         measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Representative Hamric to close on the  
         measure.   
          
         The bill was left pending without objection.  
          
         HB 3465 
          
         The chair laid out HB 3465 as pending business.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Greenberg to explain the measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         Representative Turner, Bob offered a complete committee  
         substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
          
         Representative Turner, Bob moved that HB 3465, as substituted,  
         be reported favorably to the full house with the  
         recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to  
         the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion  
         prevailed by the following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Hamric;  
                        Howard; Jackson; Krusee; Mowery (7). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Crabb; Staples (2). 
          
         HB 3551 
          
         The chair laid out HB 3551.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Zbranek to explain the measure.   
          
         Testimony was taken.   
          
         The chair recognized Rep. Zbranek to close on the measure.   
          
         Representative Turner, Bob moved that HB 3551 be reported  
         favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do  
         pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and  
         Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following  
         vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Crabb;  
                        Howard; Jackson; Mowery; Staples (7). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
          
         Absent:        Representatives Hamric; Krusee (2). 
          
         SB 693 
          
         The chair laid out SB 693.   
          
         The bill was left pending without objection.  
          
         SB 1512 
          
         The chair laid out SB 1512.   
          
         Representative Howard offered a complete committee substitute.   
          
         The committee substitute was adopted without objection. 
          
         Representative Howard moved that SB 1512, as substituted, be  
         reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation  
         that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the  
         following vote:   
          
         Ayes:          Representatives Bosse; Turner, Bob; Crabb;  
                        Howard; Jackson; Mowery; Staples (7). 
          
         Nays:          None (0). 
          
         Present not Voting:      None (0). 
  
         Absent:        Representatives Hamric; Krusee (2). 
          
         At 9:55 pm, on the motion of the chair and without objection,  
         the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.   
          
         ______________________ 
         Rep. Fred Bosse, Chair 
          
         ______________________ 
         Snapper Carr, Clerk