** REVISION ** SENATE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMITTEE: Infrastructure Development and Security TIME & DATE: 1:00PM, Monday, May 10, 2004 PLACE: Senate Chamber CHAIR: Senator Todd Staples Meeting has been Cancelled ___________________________________________________________________________ Meeting has been cancelled. The Senate Committee on Infrastructure Development and Security will hold a joint hearing with Senate Business and Commerce Committee on May 10, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the Senate Chamber. The Committees will meet to consider Joint Interim Charge 1, which states: " Study the possibility of whether a system failure in Texas could occur in a manner similar to the blackout that occured in the northeastern United States. Include a review of the Texas electric system and make recommendations on ways to enhance the security and stability of the system. Review industry plans and procedures and determine their effectiveness in responding to system disruption. Study the transmission and distribution system in Texas and make recommendations on the policies to plan for and promote investment in future transmission needs. Invited and public testimony will be heard. ___________________________________________________________________________