The House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock

84th Legislature

March 31, 2016

1:30 p.m.

JHR 120

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 21, 2016, the House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative King, Tracy O., at 1:46 p.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives King, Tracy O.; Anderson, Charles "Doc"; Cyrier; Rinaldi; and Springer.

A quorum was present.

The Committee met jointly with International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs.

The Chair began the posted agenda of evaluating ways in which Texas can continue to help promote our domestic agriculture products, both across the nation and internationally, and to strengthen our state’s international ties for the purpose of exporting Texas food and fiber. (Joint charge with the House Committee on International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair began the posted agenda of invited testimony only specifically exploring the impact that an open U.S.-Cuba trading relationship would have on Texas.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 4:37 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. King, Tracy O., Chair

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Sam Bacarisse, Clerk