MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERAN AFFAIRS & MILITARY INSTALLATIONS

Thursday, April 14, 2016

9:00 AM

Corpus Christi, Texas

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Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.10 and 11.18, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations was held on Thursday, April 14, 2016, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Donna Campbell, Chair	Senator Konni Burton, Vice Chair
Senator Sylvia Garcia	Senator Brian Birdwell
	Senator Bob Hall
	Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.
	Senator José Rodríguez

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 AM. The following business was transacted:

The chair recognized Senator Hinojosa as also being present.

The chair recognized Mayor Nelda Martinez of Corpus Christi to give welcoming comments.

The chair recognized Captain Chris “Chet” Misner to lead the committee in the Pledges to the United States and Texas flags.

The chair laid out the following interim charge: “Consider best practices for improving the military value at military installations in Texas.  Determine cost-effective policies and make recommendations that would strengthen military value”.

Witnesses testifying and registering on the bill are shown on the attached list.

The chair moved that the public testimony be closed; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further business, at 11:55 AM Senator Campbell moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Donna Campbell, Chair

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Bailey Olderog, Clerk