HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

COMMITTEE:    Culture, Recreation & Tourism 

TIME & DATE:  1:00 PM, Thursday, February 20, 2020 

PLACE:       Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex 
CHAIR:       Rep. John Cyrier 

 

Address:

Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex

Room 101A-B

7403 Lone Tree Rd.

Victoria, TX 77904

 

The committee will meet for the purpose of taking public testimony on Interim Charge #1.

 

The scope for this hearing will be limited to: HB 1300 and HB 2321, which relate to the regulation of oyster harvesting and to cultivated oyster mariculture. Monitor the implementation of the cultivated oyster mariculture program, the implementation of increased penalties related to the regulation of oyster harvesting, and the effectiveness of these state laws as related to the protection, conservation, and sustainability of oysters in Texas coastal waters.

 

The committee will hear from invited testimony followed by public testimony for each subject.

 

 

 

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.