MINUTES

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

8:00 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 Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas.

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MEMBERS PRESENT:	MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Brian Birdwell, Chair	None
Senator Judith Zaffirini, Vice Chair
Senator Pat Fallon
Senator Peter Flores
Senator Kelly Hancock
Senator Juan Hinojosa
Senator Bryan Hughes
Senator Borris Miles
Senator Angela Paxton
Senator Beverly Powell
Senator José Rodríguez

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The chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM. The following business was transacted:

Senator Powell moved that testimony be limited to 2 minutes per witness; without objection, it

was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 3143 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator West, to explain the bill. Senator Powell sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator West to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

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 Birdwell moved that HB 3143 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 621 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 Birdwell moved that HB 621 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1074 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Zaffirini, 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 Birdwell moved that HB 1074 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2496 and recognized the Senate sponsor, 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 Birdwell moved that HB 2496 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2203 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, 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 Birdwell moved that HB 2203 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 4174 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Kolkhorst, 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 Birdwell moved that HB 4174 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 700 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Powell, 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 Birdwell moved that HB 700 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 1346 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Powell, to explain the bill. Senator Powell sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Powell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

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 Birdwell moved that HB 1346 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2771 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Hughes, to explain the bill. Senator Hughes sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Hughes to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

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 Birdwell moved that HB 2771 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out HB 2402 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Fallon, to explain the bill. Senator Fallon sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Fallon to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

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 Birdwell moved that HB 2402 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Hughes assumed the chair.

The chair laid out HB 1435 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell, 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 Hughes moved that HB 1435 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

The chair laid out as a matter of pending business HB 1767 and recognized the Senate sponsor, Senator Birdwell. Senator Birdwell sent up a committee substitute. The chair recognized Senator Birdwell to explain the difference between the committee substitute and the senate bill as filed.

Senator Hughes moved that HB 1767 be left pending; without objection, it was so ordered.

Senator Birdwell resumed the chair.

There being no further business, at 9:18 AM Senator Birdwell moved that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the chair. Without objection, it was so ordered.

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Senator Brian Birdwell, Chair

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Paige McGhee, Clerk