HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs 

TIME & DATE: 8:00 AM, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 

PLACE:       Weslaco, TX (see below) 
CHAIR:       Rep. Rafael Anchia 

Address:

          Knapp Medical Center, Conference Center

          1401 East Eighth Street

          Weslaco, TX 78596

The committee will meet jointly with the Committee on Transportation to hear invited testimony only on the following charge:

Review the current state of infrastructure at Texas' international shipping ports and border ports of entry in Texas. Identify transportation-related impediments to international trade and estimate the impact of those challenges, including border wait times, on the state's economy. Make recommendations for improvements to facilitate international trade and economic growth.(Joint charge with the House Committee on Transportation).

Please contact committee staff at (512) 463-0746 if you are interested in

testifying. The final agenda will be made available at the hearing.

NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS

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.