MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

9:00 AM

Capitol Extension, Room E1.012

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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 Natural Resources & Economic Development was held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Craig Estes, Chair	Senator Kelly Hancock
Senator Judith Zaffirini, Vice Chair	Senator Juan Hinojosa
Senator Konni Burton
Senator Sylvia Garcia
Senator Don Huffines
Senator Borris Miles
Senator José Rodríguez
Senator Kel Seliger
Senator Van Taylor

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The chair called the meeting to order at 9:06 AM. There being a quorum present at 9:12 AM, the following business was transacted:

The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Don Huffines and Senator Kel Seliger.

The chair laid out SB 694 and recognized the author, Senator Buckingham, to explain the bill.

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.

Senator Estes moved that SB 694 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 763 and recognized the author, Senator Huffman, to explain the bill.

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.

Senator Estes moved that SB 763 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 794 and recognized the author, Senator Miles, to explain the bill.

Witnesses 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.

Senator Estes moved that SB 794 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out SB 570 and recognized the author, Senator Rodríguez, to explain the bill.

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.

Senator Estes moved that SB 570 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 10:07 AM Senator Zaffirini assumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 634 and recognized the author, Senator Estes, to explain the bill.

Witnesses 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.

The chair moved that SB 634 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 10:10 AM Senator Estes resumed the chair.

The chair laid out SB 99 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, to explain the bill.

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.

Senator Estes moved that SB 99 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

At 11:49 AM Senator Estes moved that the Committee stand recessed until 30 minutes after adjournment of the Senate. Without objection, it was so ordered.

At 5:51 PM Senator Estes reconvened the meeting.

The chair laid out SB 105 and recognized the author, Senator Hall, to explain the bill.

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.

Senator Estes moved that SB 105 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

There being no further business, at 6:42 PM Senator Estes moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Craig Estes, Chair

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Paige McGhee, Clerk