HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs 

TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2014 

PLACE:       111 East Loop North, Houston, TX 77029 
CHAIR:       Rep. Rafael Anchia 

The committee will meet at the Port of Houston Authority (4th Floor of the Executive Office Building) to take invited testimony only on the topic of international trade at our maritime ports and along our coastal waterways.

The following interim charges will be discussed:

#1: Examine opportunities and innovations to increase international trade and investment in Texas. Review state and federal regulations to determine what can be done to ease tariff and non-tariff barriers in order to maximize trade flow.

#2: Study options to improve the physical infrastructure that facilitates international trade, considering both state and local investment opportunities.

#3: Quantify the impact of commercial ship traffic on smaller coastal waterways and find creative, pro-growth solutions that will allow all Texans to the Gulf of Mexico.

The agenda will be made available at the hearing.

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, 24 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.