MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS

Monday, April 18, 2011

8:00 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, April 18, 2011, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.028, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Bob Deuell, Chair	Senator Troy Fraser
Senator Glenn Hegar, Vice Chair
Senator Jane Nelson
Senator Robert Nichols
Senator Jose Rodriguez
Senator Kirk Watson

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M. Without a quorum being present, the following business was transacted:

Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Jeff Wentworth to introduce Michael F. Martin, D.V.M., nominee to the Texas Racing Commission.

Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Judith Zaffirini to introduce Mario O. Garcia, nominee to the Texas Economic Development Corporation.

Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Robert Duncan to introduce Marc A. Farmer, nominee to the Texas Economic Development Corporation.

Upon arrival of a quorum, Senator Watson moved the adoption of the minutes from the previous hearing held on April 11, 2011; without objection, it was so ordered.

The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Glenn Hegar and Senator Jane Nelson.

Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Kirk Watson to introduce Winston Krause, nominee to the Texas Lottery Commission, and Alan S. Haywood, nominee to the Texas Racing Commission.

Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Wendy Davis to introduce Phillip “Keith” Morrow, nominee to the Department of Information Resources.

Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Leticia Van de Putte to introduce Wanda Rohm, nominee to the Department of Information Resources.

Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa to introduce Gloria Hicks, nominee to the Department of Information Resources.

Chairman Deuell recognized Senator Florence Shapiro to introduce David G. Cabrales, nominee to the Texas Economic Development Corporation.

The nominees to the Texas Economic Development Corporation made opening remarks and answered questions from members of the committee.

Senator Watson moved that the committee vote to approve the nominations of the individuals to the following entity: Texas Economic Development Corporation. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. (Senator Nichols submitted a voting form voting aye).

Winston Krause, nominee to the Texas Lottery Commission, made opening remarks and answered questions from members of the committee.

Senator Watson moved that the committee vote to approve the nomination of Winston Krause to the Texas Lottery Commission. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. (Senator Nichols submitted a voting form voting aye).

Chairman Deuell read written remarks by Senator Hegar introducing Richard S. Moore, nominee to the Department of Information Resources.

The nominees to the Department of Information Resources made opening statements and answered questions from members of the committee.

The nominees to the Texas Racing Commission made opening remarks and answered questions from members of the committee.

Senator Hegar moved that the committee vote to approve the nominations of the individuals to the following entity: Texas Racing Commission. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. (Senator Nichols and Senator Watson submitted voting forms voting aye).

Senator Nelson moved that the committee vote to approve the nominations of the individuals to the following entity: Department of Information Resources. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. (Senator Nichols and Senator Watson submitted voting forms voting aye).

Senator Hegar moved that committee vote to approve the non-appearing nominees to the following entities: 128th Judicial District Court, Orange County, Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, State Preservation Board, and Texas School Safety Center Board of Directors. The motion carried with a record vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present not voting, and 1 absent. (Senator Nichols and Senator Watson submitted voting forms voting aye).

There being no further business, at 8:49 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