The House Committee on Energy Resources

85th Legislature

December 12, 2017

2:00 p.m.

Midland, Texas

Pursuant to a notice posted on November 27, 2017, the House Committee on Energy Resources met in a public hearing at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum and was called to order by the chair, Representative Darby, at 2:04 p.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Darby; Anderson, Charles "Doc"; Craddick; Lambert; Landgraf; and Schubert.

The chair recognized Senator Seliger for remarks.

The committee considered the following interim charges:

“Evaluate the impact energy exploration and production have on state and county roads and make recommendations on how to improve road quality in areas impacted by these activities.”

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

“Examine how state policies may facilitate investment in public infrastructure and workforce development in the Permian Basin region in order to support the anticipated growth in industry activity and related population, and capture the full economic potential of the region.”

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

“Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 85th Legislature.”

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

At 4:52 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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Laramie Stroud, Clerk