HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Natural Resources 

TIME & DATE: 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 26, 2014 

PLACE:       E2.010 
CHAIR:       Rep. Allan Ritter 

The Committee will meet to hear the following:

Interim Charge Number 1 relating to the monitoring of the implementation of HB 4 (83R) and SJR 1 (83R) and the progress of the Texas Water Development Board and other entities in implementing this legislation to provide a stable, long-term funding source for the State Water Plan.

Interim Charge Number 6 relating to the legislative oversight and monitoring of the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 83rd Legislature. In conducting the is oversight, the committee may:

     a. consider any reforms to state agencies to make them more responsive to Texas taxpayers and citizens;

     b. identify issues regarding the agency of its governance that may be appropriate to investigate, improve, remedy, or eliminate;

     c. determine whether an agency is operating in a transparent and efficient manner; and

     d. identify opportunities to streamline programs and services while maintaining the mission of the agency and its programs.

The Committee will hear invited testimony only.

The Agenda will be available at the hearing.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

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