HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Agriculture & Livestock 

TIME & DATE: 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 

PLACE:       E1.014 
CHAIR:       Rep. Rick Hardcastle 

The committee will meet to hear invited and public testimony on the follow interim charges:

#3 Study the adequacy of access to veterinarian care in rural areas of the state.  Determine the impact that a lack of access may have on the agriculture business in Texas; and

#4 Examine the current enforcement system for performance-enhancing drug testing show horses, performance horses, and race horses in Texas.  Specifically, review currently prohibited drugs and quantities to determine if any changes should be made to existing law.  Compare the state's current regulations to other systems around the country and make specific recommendations on how the state's system could be improved.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.