The House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism

87th Legislature

September 21, 2022

10:00 a.m.

E2.016

Pursuant to a notice posted on September 14, 2022, the House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative King, Ken, at 10:12 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives King, Ken; Burns; Clardy; Frullo; Israel; and Krause.

A quorum was present.

(Representatives Martinez and Morales, Christina participating virtually, pursuant to Rule 4, Section 16A.)

The committee considered Interim Charge #1:

Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee’s jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87^th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative

outcome of all legislation, including the following:

· HB 1728, relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans; and

· HB 3081, which relates to the issuance of digital tags for the taking of certain animals.

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

(Representative Gervin-Hawkins now present.)

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

The committee considered Interim Charge #2:

Review the overall state of Texas' travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Make recommendations for statutory and regulatory changes to ensure industry resiliency and vitality. Consider the following:

· Access to federal recovery programs and efforts that enable the draw-down of federal funding;

· Improvement of workforce reliability; and

· Use of the supplemental money appropriated to the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism through SB 8 (87S3).

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

The committee considered Interim Charge #3:

Review state efforts to preserve and develop Texas state parks and open spaces to ensure affordable public access to outdoor recreational and educational opportunities.

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

At 1:52 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. King, Ken, Chair

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Megan Quijano, Clerk