** REVISION **
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Transportation 

TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Tuesday, August 26, 2014 

PLACE:       E2.012 
CHAIR:       Rep. Larry Phillips 

The committee will discuss the following:

·                Implementation of recent legislation pertaining to oversize/overweight vehicle permitting and enforcement.

·                Implementation of recent legislation pertaining to a single combined vehicle inspection and registration sticker.

·                Information on grade crossings.

The committee will also discuss the following interim charges:

·                Monitor the usage of state funds by the Texas Department of Transportation for improving road quality in areas impacted by Energy Sector activities.

·                Monitor the implementation of the "Turn-Back Program" by the Texas Department of Transportation, specifically its fiscal impact to municipalities and taxpayers.

·                Examine county authority to utilize tax increment financing and transportation reinvestment zones to fund transportation projects.

·                Conduct 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.

The committee will hear invited testimony.

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of the schedule, if applicable.

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.