MINUTES

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Monday, October 23, 2006

10:00 a.m.

Capitol Extension, Room E1.036

 

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance was held on Monday, October 23, 2006, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.036, at Austin, Texas.

 

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator Steve Ogden

Senator Judith Zaffirini

Senator Robert Duncan

Senator Juan Hinojosa

Senator Kyle Janek

Senator Jane Nelson

 

Senator Kip Averitt

Senator Kim Brimer

Senator Bob Deuell

Senator Florence Shapiro

Senator Todd Staples

Senator Royce West

Senator John Whitmire

Senator Tommy Williams

 

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Senator Zaffirini called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  The following business was transacted: 

 

The Committee heard testimony regarding Article II agencies.  Witnesses testifying and registering on the agencies are shown on the attached list.

 

Senator Ogden resumed the chair.  

 

Testimony continued.

 

Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.  

 

Testimony continued.

 

There being no further business, at 12:06 p.m. Senator Zaffirini moved that the Committee stand recessed until 9:00 a.m., October 24, 2006.  Without objection, it was so ordered. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Senator Steve Ogden, Chair

 

 

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Amy Jeter, Clerk