HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Agriculture & Livestock 

TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Thursday, October 13, 2016 

PLACE:       E2.010 
CHAIR:       Rep. Tracy King 

The House Agriculture and Livestock Committee will meet jointly with the House Natural Resources Committee to consider the following charge:

· Determine the sources of water used by Texans in the production of food and fiber, and examine the current water delivery methods and water conservation goals for agricultural use. Evaluate whether there are more efficient and effective water-usage management practices that could be employed in the agricultural industry, and determine the impact of crop insurance requirements on producers.

Invited and public testimony will be taken.

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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, 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.