The House Committee on Energy Resources

84th Legislature

March 7, 2016

1:00 p.m.

E2.010

Pursuant to a notice posted on February 16, 2016, the House Committee on Energy Resources met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Darby, at 1:02 p.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Darby; Paddie; Anchia; Canales; Dale; Keffer; King, Phil; and Landgraf.

A quorum was present.

Testimony taken/registration recorded on conducting legislative oversight and monitoring of the agencies and programs under the committee’s jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 84^th Legislature.

(Representative Herrero now present.)

(Representative Wu now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded on studying the enforcement policies of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Consider the effectiveness of maximum fines as a deterrent of violation, the economic benefit of non-compliance, and greater accessibility to enforcement and complaint data for the public.

Testimony taken/registration recorded on reviewing seismic research needs for the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology and any response to research findings by the Railroad Commission of Texas.

At 4:44 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. Darby, Chair

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Jamie Burchfield, Clerk