HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

COMMITTEE:   Culture, Recreation & Tourism 

TIME & DATE: 12:00 PM, Wednesday, September 24, 2014 

PLACE:       La Porte, TX (See Below)  
CHAIR:       Rep. Ryan Guillen 

 

The committee will meet in the San Jacinto Monument, 1 Monument Cir, La Porte, TX 77571.

 

The Committee will cover the following interim charges:

 

Examine the viability of including the commercial oyster industry in the Commercial Fishing License Buyback Program at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

 

Monitor the implementation of HB 3279 (83R) regarding the protection of seagrass plants

 

Examine the economic impact of cultural, recreation, or tourism grants provided by the state, including any economic development grants related to cultural, recreational, or tourism industries, heritage tourism, courthouse restoration, and historic district revitalization  

 

The committee will also hear an update on Battleship Texas.

 

The committee will hear invited testimony only.

 

 

 

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.