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| The Committee will meet to consider the following interim committee |
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| 4. Study and make recommendations relating to counties' ability to apply |
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| for and receive state and federal grants, focus on assessing the impact |
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| and use of grant funds, on streamlining the process and upon the impact |
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| and options available for counties without incorporated cities and towns. |
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| 6. Study the implementation and impact of legislation passed by the 79th |
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| Legislature to increase the economic impact of the Texas Wine Industry on |
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| the state's economy and make recommendations, as appropriate. |
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| 7. Study the status of floodplain mapping in Texas communities and the |
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| scope of local governments' floodplain development management authority |
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| and make recommendations, as necessary, to enable communities to provide |
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| accurate floodplain data and management plans that will facilitate more |
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| favorable insurance rates and better protect the lives and property of |
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| Texas residents in the event of a natural disaster. |
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| 8. Study the home ownership rate for low-income Texans. Make |
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| recommendations for increasing home ownership. Analyze options for |
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| enhancing Low Income Housing Tax Credits and include costs and benefits to |
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