The House Committee on Land & Resource Management

85th Legislature

March 8, 2018

9:00 a.m.

3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, TX

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 1, 2018, the House Committee on Land & Resource Management met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Herrero, at 9:34 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Herrero; Bell; Bailes; Faircloth; Krause; and Stucky.

A quorum was present.

The Chair delivered opening remarks and opened up public discussion for the posted agenda.

The Chair brought up the following interim charge: Review the General Land Office's (GLO) role and efforts during the recovery period following Hurricane Harvey. Examine the state's readiness and protocols in response to storm-related natural disasters. Provide an assessment of public lands and make recommendations on future and ongoing mitigation strategies regarding state assets.

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

Representative Clardy was also in attendance.

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

The Chair brought up the following interim charge: Study the State Power Program operated by the GLO, and interlocal agreements authorized under Government Code Chapter 791, to ensure accountability and transparency in program administration. Evaluate program offerings to public customers as compared to those available in the retail electric market, as well as the State Power Program's contribution to other state programs. Make reform recommendations and analyze potential impacts to program beneficiaries.

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

At 2:52 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. Herrero, Chair

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Miguel Liscano, Clerk