MINUTES
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
Monday, March 14, 2011
9:00 AM
Capitol Extension, Room
E1.028
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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with
Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on
Nominations was held on Monday, March 14, 2011, in the Capitol Extension, Room
E1.028, at Austin, Texas.
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MEMBERS
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Senator Bob Deuell, Chair |
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Senator Troy Fraser |
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Senator Glenn Hegar, Vice Chair |
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Senator Jane Nelson |
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Senator Robert Nichols |
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Senator Jose Rodriguez |
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Senator Kirk Watson |
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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The following members arrived after the roll was
called: Senator Jane Nelson and Senator Kirk Watson.
Senator Hegar moved adoption of the minutes from the
previous hearing held on March 7, 2011; without objection, it was so ordered.
Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Wendy Davis to
introduce Norman Darwin, nominee as the Injured Employee Public Counsel.
Mr. Darwin made opening remarks and answered
questions from members of the committee.
Senator Nelson moved that the committee vote to
approve the nomination of Norman Wayne Darwin as Public Counsel to the Office
of Injured Employee Counsel. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0
nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Jeff Wentworth to
introduce Charles F. Wetherbee, nominee to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Mr. Wetherbee and Mrs. Joyce Tipton, R. Ph., made
opening remarks and answered questions from members of the committee.
Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Rodney Ellis to
introduce Joyce Tipton, R. Ph., nominee to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Senator Watson moved that committee vote to approve
the nominations of the individuals to the following entity: Texas State Board
of Pharmacy. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present
not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Jose Rodriguez read written remarks by
Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa introducing Felix Koo, M.D., Ph. D., nominee to
the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
Chairman Deuell introduced Anna A. Chapman, nominee
to the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
Mr. Koo and Mrs. Chapman made opening remarks and
answered questions from members of the committee.
Senator Hegar moved that committee vote to approve
the nominations of the individuals to the following entity: Texas Physician
Assistant Board. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Rodriguez to
introduce Carlos Chacon, nominee to the Texas State Board of Examiners of
Psychologists.
Chairman Deuell read written remarks by Senator Mike
Jackson introducing Jeffrey Baker, Ph.D., nominee to the Texas State Board of
Examiners of Psychologists.
Mr. Chacon and Mr. Baker made opening remarks and
answered questions from members of the committee.
Senator Watson moved that committee vote to approve
the nominations of the individuals to the following entity: Texas State Board
of Examiners of Psychologists. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes,
0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent.
Senator Hegar moved that committee vote to approve
the non-appearing nominees to the following entities: Aging and Disability
Services Council, Central Colorado River Authority, Commission on Human Rights,
Red River Compact Commission, Risk Management Board for the State Office of
Risk Management, School Land Board, Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive
Developmental Disorders, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs,
Texas Private Security Board, and Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board
of Directors. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0
present not voting, and 1 absent.
There being no further business, at 9:48 A.M.
Senator Deuell moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of
the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.
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Senator Bob Deuell, Chair
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Bogan Durr, Clerk