HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
                          NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING


COMMITTEE: Agriculture & Livestock

TIME & DATE:  8:00AM, Thursday, February 27, 2003

PLACE: E2.016

CHAIR: Rep. Rick Hardcastle

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HB 151            Farabee
Relating to offenses involving dogs that are a danger to livestock
and other animals.

HB 240            Miller
Relating to the punishment for criminal mischief committed by
intentionally introducing infectious diseases into livestock.

HB 873            Cook, Robby
Relating to the rural volunteer fire department insurance program.


The Committee will also hear budget testimony from the following boards:
Texas Structural Pest Control Board and the State Soil and Water
Conservation Board


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